V6 Classic: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type
Sept 12, 2025 DT E-i-C Vince Barbarie: Back in the late ’80s, Buick tried to convince the world that the words LeSabre and T-Type belonged together, and the result was this oddball, underappreciated survivor: a Buick LeSabre T-Type. Unlike its turbocharged Regal cousin, the LeSabre T-Type came only with GM’s rock-solid 3.8-liter V6, wrapped in blackout trim, bucket seats, and just enough swagger to make it the thinking man’s alternative to a Park Avenue. Today, finding one in true survivor condition—with its original paint, intact spoiler, and a clean interior—is like spotting a mullet at a black-tie gala: rare, charming, and absolutely period-perfect. Find this 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type offered for $7800 in Commack, NY via facebook marketplace. Tip from Cory.
From the seller:
1989 Buick lesabre T-Type
$7,800
Listed 6 days ago in Commack, NY
About this vehicle
Driven 102,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Grey
Fuel type: Gasoline
This vehicle is paid off
Seller’s description
This is a beautiful 1989 Buick LeSabre T Type. This is a non turbo car for those not familiar with these rare cars**Has the bullet proof 3.8 litre motor and its condition is well above average and rare for this car. Minimal surface rust in the lower quarter panels.
Interior is also well above average in beautiful condition. Paint is original with typical GM checking and wear but is also well above average for a black car. Spoiler is intact and it’s in true survivor condition.
Will not respond to “is it available” or any other nonsense messages. Be serious about the car or do not message me.
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I mean, if I squint real hard at the rear end and ignore the vestigial overriders, I can almost say it’s a JDM import or some oddball E30 variant. It’s decent looking… for an 80s Buick.
I think the blacked out grill and chrome makes it look less like typical GM crap from the 80s. I like it!
The side profile doesn’t allow it to escape it’s similarities to the Corsica, the H-platform brethren, and other platforms with similar design language of the era.
Indeed, always thought these at least looked the part of a worthy successor to the Grand National, too bad about the FWD and relatively puny engine. Swapping in a later supercharged 3800 should be somewhat straightforward and give it the “go” to match the “show”.