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Buick GNX

1987–1987

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  • 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

Buick GNX

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

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
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)US$1,540
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,980
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 6
  • US$225,000

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Jul 2026

  • US$192,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$143,000

    mecum · 7 Sept 2024

  • US$110,000

    mecum · 27 Jul 2024

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 20 May 2023

  • US$192,500

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

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