Went crusing around for a bit last night and had a quick run in with a GN. Saw him in traffic behind me and waited for him to catch up. Had a real quick run from 30-65 or so, and a truck merged in his lane a ways up so we let off. Neck and neck for the "race". I had absolutely no traction. Too much traffic so we didn't get another run. Pulled into the gas station to put some gas in and he did too. Said its never been to the track, said it should run a mid 11, but wouldn't really say much about what was done. Gave him props on the car. It was absolutely b-e-a-utiful.

 

Whats a GN lol?

 

Grand National. Those cars are pretty amazing. Most of them are quiet and when they launch you hear a little turbo spool then there off. If it was a true low 11 second car it was most likely a larger turbo car.

 

One of these ugly, old things?

 

Buick Regal Grand National. One of the fastest cars produced in the 80's by the big 3 (ford, Chevrolet, Dodge.

Had a turbocharged 3.8L. And are pretty easy to modify and make big power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHYxYT9SqRg

 

Yes one of those breathtaking old machines.

 

F'in Beautiful

 

Old, but the slowest one I've seen ran a 10.5x...I rode in one...hitting the gas, and when it spools...it takes your breath away...