The comment section of the Bring a Trailer auction captures an intense ideological clash between Buick purists and restomod enthusiasts over swapping the iconic turbocharged 3.8L V6 for a 560-horsepower Blueprint LS3 crate engine. Traditionalists voiced sharp disapproval, with one commenter declaring, “So RNM at 92k? Well if you are wanting more this thing better…
Stepping away from the ubiquitous LS-swap trend, this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS features an unexpected cross-breed powertrain: a supercharged Dodge Hellcat V-8. Built by Jeff Schwartz and his team at Schwartz Performance in Harvard, Illinois, the project originated from an owner who loved both Mopar performance and ’80s G-body styling. Because the G-body platform…
Purchasing a 1986 Buick Regal Limited (“Lucille”) in February 2018 for a little over three grand, Gbody Media began transforming it into a modern restomod while retaining its classic old-school muscle car identity. Under the hood, the original stock setup was replaced with a 455 cubic-inch engine paired with a Turbo 350 transmission, supplemented by…
What begins as a forgotten 1988 Monte Carlo buried in a garage for nearly two decades quickly becomes an unforgettable story of perseverance and redemption. After being stolen and later recovered in terrible condition, the car’s owner lost hope and parked it away for years. When a restoration team discovers the neglected G-body, they set…
The comment section of the Bring a Trailer auction captures an intense ideological clash between Buick purists and restomod enthusiasts over swapping the iconic turbocharged 3.8L V6 for a 560-horsepower Blueprint LS3 crate engine. Traditionalists voiced sharp disapproval, with one commenter declaring, “So RNM at 92k? Well if you are wanting more this thing better…
Stepping away from the ubiquitous LS-swap trend, this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS features an unexpected cross-breed powertrain: a supercharged Dodge Hellcat V-8. Built by Jeff Schwartz and his team at Schwartz Performance in Harvard, Illinois, the project originated from an owner who loved both Mopar performance and ’80s G-body styling. Because the G-body platform…
Purchasing a 1986 Buick Regal Limited (“Lucille”) in February 2018 for a little over three grand, Gbody Media began transforming it into a modern restomod while retaining its classic old-school muscle car identity. Under the hood, the original stock setup was replaced with a 455 cubic-inch engine paired with a Turbo 350 transmission, supplemented by…
What begins as a forgotten 1988 Monte Carlo buried in a garage for nearly two decades quickly becomes an unforgettable story of perseverance and redemption. After being stolen and later recovered in terrible condition, the car’s owner lost hope and parked it away for years. When a restoration team discovers the neglected G-body, they set…
I live in Michigan. The G-Body classic is in Ohio. There’s no reason I shouldn’t have been there owning 2 G-Bodies, but the truth is, I didn’t trust either one of them enough to make the highway drive to be attendance. G-Body Classic pretty much covers whatever you like to see in this platform, from…
The video follows a man balancing the tension between pursuing a dream and fulfilling his responsibilities as a husband and father, shaped by his father’s advice to go “all in” and his grandfather’s example of building community over profit. Though successful in a traditional finance career and later nonprofit work, he felt unfulfilled until rediscovering…
Few upgrades transform a G-Body like a properly executed LS swap. Whether you’re chasing modern reliability, fuel injection, or just raw power, the LS platform offers all three—with near-limitless aftermarket support. But dropping a modern LS into a classic G-Body isn’t just about bolting in horsepower. It’s a detailed process that touches nearly every system…
The G-Body era—spanning from the late 1970s through the 1980s—produced some of the most iconic rear-wheel-drive cars ever built by General Motors. From Monte Carlos and Cutlasses to Regals and El Caminos, these classics continue to attract enthusiasts for their style, simplicity, and endless customization potential. In this guide, we’ll break down what you should…
’87 Buick Regal GNX (JJM00) Series: NightspeedYear: 2026Number: 9/250 (Mainline), 1/10 (Series)Treasure Hunt: ✔ Yes The ’87 Buick Regal GNX (JJM00) was released as part of the 2026 Hot Wheels mainline and is the Treasure Hunt for Mix “A.” This casting features a purple metallic body with white and lavender stripes running across the sides…
In this video, Adam takes viewers through part of his G-body car collection, focusing primarily on his Monte Carlo SS models. He starts with a rare and well-preserved 1987 Aerocoupe T-top with only 30,000 miles, which he purchased from the original owner and has complete documentation on. Another standout is a 1987 SS with just…
