Buick Grand National
1984–1987
Lowest price
US$20,900
Since 2020
Median price
US$84,150
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
US$115,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
16
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 16 lots
Based on 16 verified auction results
US$48,250
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.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$52,848
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$54,420
+13%
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Buick Grand National median has fallen to US$48,250, down 22.9 percent over the past twelve months—a sharp reversal that signals meaningful softness in this segment. With only five transactions recorded in the last year against a total tracked sample of sixteen, the recent downturn carries particular weight given the thin trading activity.
Grand Nationals trade in the collectible tier with moderate desirability, a positioning that reflects their turbocharged performance lineage and 1980s-era appeal without the stratospheric rarity of top-tier classics. Condition across the market appears consistent, with transacted examples averaging 14,900 miles—suggesting most surviving examples are well-preserved and stored rather than driven regularly.
Liquidity remains thin, and the current absence of active listings compounds that constraint; buyers and sellers operating in this market should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating depth. The scarcity of sales data means price discovery is episodic rather than continuous, amplifying volatility around median figures.
The three-year base projection sits at US$52,848, implying modest recovery of roughly 9.5 percent from current levels. Over five years, the trajectory reaches US$54,420, or 12.8 percent above today's market—modest absolute appreciation that reflects stabilization rather than momentum.
The sell signal and depreciating status reflect near-term headwinds that appear to have run their course; the gap between current valuation and modest recovery projections suggests the market may be approaching a floor. Prospective buyers should view the present environment as a patient-entry point, while current holders may benefit from waiting for broader market stabilization before pressing sales.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$48,250
- 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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$75,494
- Avg Mileage at Sale14,900 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$20,900 – US$115,500
- Total Sales Tracked16
Recent sales
Showing latest 16US$68,200
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Black · Automatic
US$20,900
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Black · Automatic
US$45,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
26,000 mi
US$80,500
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
3,800 mi
black · automatic
US$25,500
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jun 2026
US$41,800
mecum · 16 May 2026
Black · Automatic
US$48,250
Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026
US$115,500
mecum · 4 Oct 2025
Black · Automatic
US$106,700
mecum · 22 Mar 2025
Black · Automatic
US$88,000
mecum · 13 Jul 2024
Jet Black · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.