Buick GNX
1987–1987
Lowest price
US$110,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$167,750
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$225,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots
Based on 6 verified auction results
US$192,500
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.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
US$383,250
+99%
5-Year Forecast
US$484,279
+152%
Estimates based on 6 verified United States sales.
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Buick GNX has surged 24.9% year-over-year to a median asking price of $192,500, reflecting sustained collector appetite for this ultra-rare turbocharged sedan. With only six transactions tracked in the past year and zero active listings currently on the market, price discovery remains challenging but the upward trajectory is unmistakable.
Production of just 547 units in 1987 establishes the GNX as genuinely scarce, a status that underpins its "Holy Grail" collectibility rating and nine-point desirability score. The combination of mechanical pedigree, cultural significance, and finite supply has solidified its position as an appreciating classic rather than a speculative flip.
Sold examples average just 8,000 miles, underscoring that most GNX owners treat these cars as serious collector pieces rather than drivers. This condition norm reflects the model's age and the institutional knowledge among buyers that low mileage commands a premium in this segment.
Liquidity remains thin with only six documented sales over twelve months, a constraint that applies equally to buyers seeking entry and sellers planning an exit. The absence of active inventory suggests any motivated sellers are pricing aggressively or transacting off-market.
Base-case projections model appreciation to $383,250 within three years (99.1% gain) and $484,279 by year five (151.6% gain), assuming continued collector demand and no material supply shock. These forecasts rest on moderate desirability and the car's established role in Buick and muscle-car history, though the thin trading volume leaves room for volatility around those levels.
The "Hold or Wait" signal reflects confidence in the direction but caution around near-term timing given sparse transaction data. Buyers have room to be patient; sellers without immediate capital needs may likewise benefit from waiting for stronger seasonal demand or an eventual owner trade-up cycle.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$192,500
- Annual appr. rate+24.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked7
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared7 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,540
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,980
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$164,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale8,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$110,000 – US$225,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6US$225,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Jul 2026
8,000 mi
4-speed automatic
US$192,500
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Jet Black · Automatic
US$143,000
mecum · 7 Sept 2024
Black · Automatic
US$110,000
mecum · 27 Jul 2024
Black · Automatic
US$121,000
mecum · 20 May 2023
Black · Automatic
US$192,500
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Jet Black · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.