Future Classics: 1988-91 Buick Reatta - Autoblog (blog)
I remember the one time I rode in a Buick Reatta. Its notchy silhouette flashed up to the curb on alloy rims. The car was definitely flashy, but more like " real estate agent " flashy than " kick your ass " flashy. The GNX was covering the whoopin's for Buick at the time. that was about it. The 4-speed transaxle couldn't handle too much grunt, so the 3800's torquey stepoff was about all the excitement the Reatta would muster. The cars were quite fully-optioned, as well, adding to a 3,500-pound curb weight. 0-60 times were almost 10 seconds. That's a long time to listen to the 3800. More after the jump. What are some cars you'd like to see here that are generally underappreciated gems from the past. A quick squiz at eBay shows that the Reatta is currently trading in the sub to mid-1,000 dollar range, though realistically you'll spend more. If you want even more exclusivity, there was a convertible made, but they're quite rare. Source: www.autoblog.com
