This Buick Reatta got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1988 Buick Reatta coupe is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle and spent time in Wisconsin and Nevada before its acquisition by the current owner in 2011. It is finished in Bright Red over tan upholstery and equipped with 15″ alloy wheels, anti-lock disc brakes, an Electronic Control Center, automatic climate control, six-way power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and a factory stereo with Concert Sound speakers. The front bumper was replaced in 2022. This Reatta has 84k miles and is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner with the manufacturer’s literature, spare parts, a car cover, car show awards, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Wisconsin title in the owner’s name.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

Reattas were hand-assembled at the Reatta Craft Center in Lansing, Michigan, and this example is finished in Bright Red (81). Fog lights are fitted along with cornering lamps and a power antenna. The front bumper was refinished in August 2022. The wipers only work on the “low” setting, the windshield washer does not operate, the taillights are hazy, and close-up photos of dings in the roof and trunk lid are included in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

Machined 15″ alloy wheels have Reatta-branded center caps and are wrapped in 215/65 General Touring A/S tires. The car is equipped with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and independent suspension. Scuffs are visible on all four wheels.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

The power-adjustable bucket seats are trimmed in tan upholstery and are joined by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include a centrally mounted touch-screen Electronic Control Center, automatic climate control, cruise control, Reatta-branded door sill trim, power accessories, and a factory stereo with Concert Sound speakers.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a digital display. The odometer indicates 84k miles, approximately 15k of which were added under current ownership.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

The transverse-mounted 3.8-liter V6 was factory rated at 165 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in May 2022 and the battery was replaced in April 2023.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

Power is sent to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transaxle. An inspection performed in April 2023 reported transmission and oil pan leaks. Additional photos of the underside are included in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1988 Buick Reatta

The car received an “Elite” award during the 2017 Buick Club of America 2017 national meet.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists history in Wisconsin and Nevada.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $5,500 by interested49
Auction Ended April 26, 2023 at 11:42AM PT
Bids 21
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Seller: dkanzler
Location: Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1G4EC11C0JB900717
  • 84k Miles
  • 3.8-Liter V6
  • Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
  • Bright Red Paint
  • Tan Upholstery
  • Pop-Up Headlamps
  • Machined 15" Alloy Wheels
  • Anti-Lock Disc Brakes
  • Touch-Screen Electronic Control Center
  • Digital Instrument Cluster
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Power-Adjustable Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Factory Stereo
  • Spare Parts
  • Car Cover
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #105231