Buick LeSabre T-Type Production
1987 - 4,123
1988 - 6,426
1989 - 5,389
Total 15,938
Note: Approximately 117 (or 112, count is disputed) 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand Nationals were built – arguably the rarest of modern day Buicks
All Years
Option code for the T-type was WE2
The only exterior T-type badges are on the B pillar, and in the LeSabre rear fender badge
The T-type package cost $1,958
The T-type was listed as a separate model, but was actually an option package for the LeSabre Coupe
Colors - Sterling Silver Clearcoat, Artic White Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat and Ruby Red Clearcoat (early literature states Gray was available)
Center console can be frond on other Buick and GM cars
Grand Touring Suspension
2.97 Final Drive Ratio
No T-Types came with a remote trunk release
See LeSabre Options page on this website for more information
Production Year Differences
1987
150hp VIN 3 3.8 Buick Motor (1987 Only)
Interior came with black and grey GN style seating (only year). Black leather was available
Although the rear spoiler is shown in GM documentation, it is doubtful any 1987 cars were delivered with a rear spoiler.
Some delivered with plastic front fenders.
Three spoke leather wrapped Sport Wheel steering wheel same as other Buick T-Types, T option and Grand National
Note: There were two steering wheel centers for the leather wrapped Sport Wheel, T-Type" center on Electra and LeSabre, red “T” center on T package
The non-leather wrapped Sports Wheel had a Buick Tri-Shield center
1988
165hp VIN C 3800 Buick Motor – “3800” on intake manifold casting
Interior has all black seating. Black leather was available
Some delivered plastic front fenders.
Three spoke leather wrapped Sport Wheel steering wheel same 1987
1989
165hp 3800 VIN C Buick Motor – “3800” on motor dress up cover
Interior has all black seating. Black leather was available
No plastic fenders
Different steering wheel than previous years - full leather wrapped, Tri-Shield center
No Fisher Body emblem on door sill plates
Miscellaneous Facts
The H-body was available in Two-door models for Buick and Oldsmobile but not as a Pontiac
A similar T package was a available on the 4-door LeSabre.
The T-type's suspension was the most aggressive available in an H-body
The Electra T-type shared many parts with the LeSabre T-type.
The T package was available on Regal, Lesabre, Electra, Century, and Skyhawk in '87.
