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 has fallen to a median of $48,250, down 22.9 percent over the past year—a sharp reversal that signals caution in this segment. With only five transactions tracked in the last twelve months against a total sample of sixteen, the market is showing both weakness and thinness that warrants careful timing for sellers.
These cars are trading with an average mileage of 14,900 miles, suggesting that listed inventory tends toward lower-use examples. The low mileage norm reflects collector expectations for this appreciating classic tier, though the thin liquidity means finding a ready buyer at any given price point remains challenging.
Liquidity remains a structural weakness for the nameplate, with zero active listings currently on the market and only sixteen total sales across our tracking period. This scarcity of transaction flow makes pricing discovery difficult and can amplify volatility when sales do occur.
The high-confidence sell signal reflects both the near-term downward pressure and the thin market conditions that favor holders with patient capital over those seeking a quick exit. Current holders face a choice between accepting the recent markdown or waiting for stabilization.
Base projections show modest recovery ahead: values are expected to rise 9.5 percent over three years and 12.8 percent over five years, settling around $52,850 and $54,420 respectively. That modest upside does not compensate for the sharp decline already taken, making immediate action less attractive than a six-to-twelve month holding posture.
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.