The first-generation Buick Skyhawk was a V6-powered, slightly upscale derivative of the Chevy Monza. These aren’t the worst bones from which to start, but the late-70s GM 3.8L V6 was no powerhouse. Somewhere along the line, an owner of today’s feature car swapped in a turbocharged V6 from a Buick Grand National. We support this decision.
If you’re on this site, you know that the mid-to-late 1980s turbo Buicks were monsters when pointed in a straight line and, of course, were easy to modify. This car has mods and the seller claims 500HP, which is certainly possible with this engine, though we’d love to see dyno figures to get an idea of how the power is delivered, not to mention all of the torques.
According to the ad, this car has had some chassis tweaks to assist in dealing with what is likely monster torque. Quite frankly, we love this car and hope it finds a loving home! Bidding is very near the $16K buy-it-now price, so we wonder if someone will pull the trigger on it before the bids go over that amount. If this is built as well as the seller claims, we think that’s a bit of a deal.
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Kingman, AZ, USA
$15,000 with six bids, reserve not met, 5.5 days to go and $16,000 BIN price
Some mods are visible, but we like the fact that they aren’t too obvious.
Relatively subtle theme continues out back, where it’s hard to tell this apart from a Monza.
Much of the interior is stock and we absolutely love the houndstooth!
Aftermarket gauges are nestled in the stock location, with an a-pillar pod mounted. That’s the stock steering wheel, but it’s wearing a Pep Boys cover.
Hatch offers decent space, even with the overdone subwoofer box. Hopefully, that has some resale value and those funds can be put toward stock-looking wheels.
Turbo V6 is supposedly rather built up but doesn’t look too out of place in this car. These can make serious power.
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ultimate pro tour, hot rod, custom built, long time in making, custom chassis work, by Modern Muscle Car Factory, engine, trans, suspension under 2500 mi, since completed, new interior, in orig houndstooth , high end Pioneer stereo system, bass, amps, etc,
engine freshened with forges pistons, comp 206 cam, hd sprgs, 60lb inj, (less than 50 mi)
custom “turbo tweek adj “chip, Julios alky system,
coan 2600 -10 in converter,
Chassis has custom tubular frame connectors, tubular crossmember, tubular eng K cradle,
tubular trans mount, and torque arm mount,
“Overkill” upper and lower A arms, S10 spindles and Brakes,
Autometer “Phantom II gauges, along with “Scanmaster “G” monitoring.
rear has auburn Posi, Richmond gears, (3.08) and superior axles (like Moser)TA diff girdle.
Showwheels 17×7 front, and 17×8 rear, 205-50 fronts, 235-50 rear (Nitto)
all new a/c components, chrome sanden compressor, custom brackets, custom hoses. new high efficiency condenser,
reduction starter, rear mount battery,
currently at 22lbs boost,
approx. 500hp,
car weighs about 2800 lbs,
Runs and drives great, attention getter at car shows,