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Buick Grand National

1984–1987

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  • 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

Buick Grand National

Based on 16 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
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$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 16
  • US$68,200

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$20,900

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$45,500

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026

  • US$80,500

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026

  • US$25,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jun 2026

  • US$41,800

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$48,250

    Bring a Trailer · 4 May 2026

  • US$115,500

    mecum · 4 Oct 2025

  • US$106,700

    mecum · 22 Mar 2025

  • US$88,000

    mecum · 13 Jul 2024

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