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Buick Grand National

1984–1987

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Buick Grand National
SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$127,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-22.9%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 22.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

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

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$70,987

-44%

5-Year Forecast

$59,496

-53%

Estimates based on 16 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Buick Grand National in the Australian market is signalling weakness, with the median price sitting at AUD $127,500 and a sharp year-on-year decline of 22.9 percent. This negative momentum carries a high-confidence read, suggesting the downward pressure is genuine rather than cyclical noise.

Liquidity conditions are severely constrained, with zero sales tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings currently available. The absence of transaction data makes price discovery difficult and means any seller should expect extended holding periods and potentially steep discounts to move inventory.

The model carries a collectibility score of 6, positioning it as collectible but not in the upper tier of desirability. Buick Grand Nationals occupy an awkward middle ground—recognisable to enthusiasts but lacking the gravitational pull of Pontiac Firebirds or Chevrolet Camaros from the same generation. Australian demand remains muted for this particular American muscle car.

The base case projection is unambiguous: prices are expected to fall to AUD $70,987 over three years, representing a 44.3 percent decline from current levels. Over five years, median prices could contract further to AUD $59,496, or roughly 53 percent below today's mark. These forecasts assume no reversal in collector appetite and no scarcity premium emerging.

The sell signal and illiquid status together suggest this is a poor holding window for current owners. Without production scarcity, rising desirability, or a defined buyer base in Australia, the risk of continued depreciation outweighs any appreciation case. Buyers should approach with caution until market sentiment stabilizes.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$127,500
  • Annual appr. rate-22.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked16
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared16 (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)$1,020
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,940
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.