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Buick GNX

1987–1987

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Buick GNX
HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

$216,667

Market value · recent verified sales

+24.9%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 24.9% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

$431,364

+99%

5-Year Forecast

$545,076

+152%

Estimates pool 7 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Buick GNX is trading at a median of AUD $216,667 in the Australian market, up 24.9 percent over the past twelve months, though this figure carries medium confidence given the absence of recorded transactions in our sample. The car's "HOLD" signal reflects strong underlying appreciation momentum paired with extremely limited liquidity in the local market.

Only 547 examples were produced worldwide, positioning the GNX as a genuine rarity with "Holy Grail" collectibility status. Despite this scarcity, desirability in Australia remains low, suggesting the car appeals primarily to a narrow subset of American muscle and performance enthusiasts rather than commanding broad collector demand.

The absence of any tracked sales in the twelve-month window underscores the illiquid nature of the model locally. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect extended holding periods and thin bidding activity, with pricing somewhat speculative given the lack of recent comparable transactions to anchor valuations.

Base projections point to substantial appreciation ahead: the model is expected to reach approximately AUD $431,364 within three years and AUD $545,076 within five years, representing doubling-plus returns from current levels. These forecasts rest on the car's fundamental scarcity and rising recognition among American classics collectors, though the Australian market's limited depth introduces execution risk around realizing those gains on any given sale.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$216,667
  • Annual appr. rate+24.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked7
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared7 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$1,730
  • Maintenance$4,870
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$11,470
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.