1991 Reatta Convertible "Black Beauty" Last one on the road!!!

[manikmekanik]

For more info on this extremely rare, unique Reatta, see more pix, follow this link to my previous posts!

http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=...ge=0#Post319377

"BLACK BEAUTY" IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

QUITE POSSIBLY THE MOST RARE AMERICAN PRODUCTION CONVERTIBLE ON THE ROAD!

1991 Reatta Convertible last registered, BLACK/BLACK/FLAME RED, on the road, of only 7 built. HER TWIN BIG SISTER WAS the LAST REATTA CONVERTIBLE BUILT, NOW RESIDING IN GM's HERITAGE COLLECTION. LESS THAN 200 CONVERTIBLES WERE RELEASED IN 1991, as few as 100 made it to public ownership, most were snatched-up by GM execs, and employees.

Black Beauty was awarded BCA GOLD at the 2005 BCA Midwest regional show, and BCA SILVER at the 2006 BCA Nationals. We will be entering the BCA Midwest regional show again this year, and MAY even drive her out to Seattle, WA for the 2007 BCA National Competition.

Mileage: 033,000

Considered Correct? Yes

Location: Lake Geneva, WI USA

Title: Clear

Any Accident History? No

Asking Price: Entertaining offers between 1X & 2X original sticker retail price.

Willing to take trade? Partial, maybe. A trade-in toward a one-of-a-kind?????

Exterior Color: Jet Black

Interior Color: Flame Red

Paint Original? Yes

Paint Condition? Excellent, (minor rock chips on nose)

Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black

Body Dents: None

Body Rust: <span style="font-weight: bold">NO</span> , Texas/California car has NEVER been driven in corrosive environment, stored October-April in climate-controlled Garage.

Windshield Chipped or Cracked? No

Vent Glass Intact? Yes

Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent

Out Side Mirrors Intact? Yes

Headlight Motors Function Correctly? Yes

Tail Light Lens: Crystal-Clear

Convertable Top Material: Vinyl

Convertable Top Color? Black

Convertable Top Condition? Excellent

Please describe any flaws or problems with the convertible top. NONE

Interior Original? Yes

16 Way Seats? No, not installed on any of the original 7 Black/black/Flame red convertibles.

Seat Condition? Excellent, with custom covers to ensure years of seating perfection.

Drivers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent

Center console top armrest condition? Excellent, not even a scratch!

Door weather stripping condition? Excellent

Headliner Condition? Excellent

Carpet Condition? Excellent

Original Floor Mats: No? Custom? with Reatta script logo, Flame red.

Floor Mat Condition: Excellent

Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Excellent

Functional Keyless Entry? Yes

Both Remotes? Yes

Problems with Electronic Dash items? No

Power Windows Work Correctly? Yes

Power Seats Work Correctly? Yes

Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Yes

Power Antenna Work Correctly? Yes

Original Sound System? Yes

Factory CD Player? (90-91 only) Yes

Sound System Fully Functional? Yes

Aftermarket Sound System Equipment? No

A/C Functional? Yes

Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? No

Does the suspension require any attention? No

Tire Brand: Goodyear Viva-Touring OEM brand & size

Remaining Tread: 98% (only 1k miles since new)

Are All Tires Matched? Yes, new Goodyear Viva Touring OEM size.

Factory Wheels? Yes, 7-spoke

Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Excellent

Missing Caps? No

Any Brake Components Replaced? Yes, new pads, previous owner, Raybestos best.

Last Time Brake System Was Flushed? Fluid clear, not necessary yet.

Original Engine? Yes

Original Engine Rebuilt? No

Does Engine require attention? No

When was last tune up? DK, no engine performance issues-at all, the engine "SINGS" like an angelic chorus!

Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? No

How often do you change the oil? 2000 miles, as in ALL my vehicles.

Original Transmission? Yes

Original Transmission Rebuilt? No

Does Transmission require attention? No

When was last Transmission Service? None

Any Transmission Leaks? No

Have CV joints been replaced? No

I have no receipts for this vehicle's service history.

"Black Beauty" has presented NO service issues, only tires have needed replacement.

Does the car have the owners? manual portfolio? YES

For 90/91 Reattas only, does the owners? manual portfolio contain:

Craftsmen?s Log Yes

Reatta pen? Yes

Tire gauge No

Flashlight No

Buick Road Atlas Yes

Convertible top operation guide Yes

In General, What items need attention? "Black Beauty" loves being "In the Wind", and gets plenty of attention from anyone who sees her!

My Reatta Drives: Excellent, I love this car!

I am the 3rd owner of this Reatta, 1st owner was Mayor of Dallas, TX

2nd owner was a collector, who drove it only 300 miles in the 3 years he owned it. I drove it 300+ miles to bring it home after purchase.

I have owned this Reatta for 2 Years.

Contact Me thru Private Message, here at this forum, or by posting a reply to this thread. I will respond similarly, and give contact information as warranted, to interested parties.

[manikmekanik]

Here is another photo, from another show, Sponsored by the BCA Cream City chapter, in spring 2005.

[NYBobP]

"Asking Price: Greater than, or equal to 2X original sticker retail price".

Let's see...I think the original sticker was around $38,000, so that would put yours around $76,000. Jeesh, I hope you get it. or anything close. As soon as you sell yours, I'll put my '91 convert w/ 29,000 miles up for a few bucks more. Maybe $85K , and I've got a brand-new zippered binder with everything in it! Good luck, and let me know when someone comes up with the cash.

[manikmekanik]

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Original sticker was @ $36,000 so my price range is $36k - $72k, very flexible!

This price is derived from the fact "Black Beauty" is the LAST of her siblings on the road.

A "more common" '91 drop-top may have as hard time pulling 1X sticker as "Black Beauty" may have getting 2X sticker.

But, you DO have the flashlight and tire guage, THAT could make all the difference????

Last year, Mike(Reattadudes) was reported to have sold a '90 ragtop for $67,000!

Granted. it had only 9 miles on ODO, it was a '90 - much more common than any '91. This shows there are buyers out there at this price level, or at least one buyer!

Black Beauty had less than 29k, when I got her, in 2005, but we've enjoyed her company, on trips to the Nats, and Lansing reunion, as well a few trips to the Custard shop.

Some trophy cars demand, and deserve to be DRIVEN! This is NOT one to be moth-balled in some warehouse, but to be enjoyed - within reason.

[manikmekanik]

Here's a photo of Black Beauty sportin' her "Texas Mustache" for the first time, at the Inaugrual Reatta Retreat 05/05/07.

...and an "Entomoligist's dream" of a bug collection acquired on our recent jaunt to Adrian's Custard stand in Chocolate city, USA.