Resurrecting a 1987 Buick Regal T-Type: A 22-Year Storage Unit Find

TLDRI discovered a 1987 Buick Regal T-Type in a storage unit after 22 years. With 66,000 original miles, this car is in remarkable condition. Follow along as I work to get it running and drive it 750 miles back home.

Key insights

:car:I found a 1987 Buick Regal T-Type in a storage unit after 22 years.

:raised_hands:The car has 66,000 original miles and is in incredible condition.

:wrench:I will work on getting the car running and drivable.

:house:My goal is to drive the car 750 miles back to my home.

:fire:I am excited to restore and bring this car back to life.

Q&A

How did you come across this car?

I discovered the car in a storage unit that had been untouched for 22 years.

What is the mileage on the car?

The car has 66,000 original miles.

What is your plan for the car?

My goal is to get the car running and drive it 750 miles back to my home.

What condition is the car in?

Despite being in storage for 22 years, the car is in remarkable condition.

How do you feel about finding this car?

I am incredibly excited to restore and bring this car back to life.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I discovered a 1987 Buick Regal T-Type in a storage unit after 22 years.

04:06The car has 66,000 original miles and is in incredible condition.

09:13I brought the car to a shop to work on getting it running.

13:15I found documents and manuals from the car's past owners.

16:40I attempted to start the car and successfully heard the fuel pump.

17:25I adjusted the gallons and miles on the display for easier measurement.