checkout now add to cart . I recall back in high school we had an upper classmate lose an eye due to a firecracker accident. And yes, 1970 was the first year for the blue info decal on the door, not 1969. Looks great and I couldn't be happier with it. Jan 16, 2017 #3 Bruce Urie said: Dennis Kirban at Kirban Performance. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 05-01-2019 – LAST WEEK’S TURBO REGAL TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWERED - The answer to last week’s Buick Turbo Regal trivia question is the two rubber caps. He had his Grand National at the Kirban Reunion and Birthday Bash in 2007. Previous to Dennis's current city of Kintnersville, PA, Dennis Kirban lived in Plumsteadville PA. Car has had 3 previous owners, one of which owned it for 20 years. . printed catalogs is getting like film for cameras. While doing our legwork for this article, we reached out to Dennis Kirban of Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, one of the nation's foremost authorities on 1980s turbocharged Buicks, especially the intercooled later-edition ones. Two versions of a cast iron spray paint both low heat and high heat. . dennis kirban. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…We also found a dozen of our 20th Anniversary 2007 “Kirban Performance Products” catalogs. In those three years he has driven it less than 1,000 miles. . com DETAILS: This is the 30th yea. We are a mail order automotive performance parts company. There has been a lot of talk regarding the GNX suspension sold by Kirban Performance Products. 1 review. This came from good ol' Dennis Kirban, and I got a great deal on it because it was a 'mismatched" set. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Shop Buick Parts I have to tell you Dennis, I have done a lot of things to my car, but this has been one of the best investments I've made yet!. Depending on the year of your Turbo Regal (1984-1987) this label can be found on either the drivers side of the under belly of your trunk lid or the passenger side. Bike is a 2008 model. - 1982. . Join us now! Menu. Schedule of Events FridayDennis Kirban Well-Known Member. . IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING - This time of year Covid-19 has even made things tougher for all the various shipping companies to make timely deliveries. The trunk ID label has been autographed by Molly. Instead, they simply straightened out the stock sheetmetal, added a Dennis Kirban spoiler, and called on House of Kolor to send a load of Rose neon, Strato blue, and Cameo white acrylic lacquer to. PY VIP : Join Date: Nov 2009. BMK827 @ $249. . FAQAccording to Dennis Kirban's book, Kirban's Guide to 1986 & 1987 Buick Turbo Regals, "They (Buick) did this so it would not be confusing having two Turbo Regals available at the same time in black. Dennis Kirban throttling the RC Truck through the rock climbing track. From the Build Sheet and Fisher Body Plate as viewed on the 65gs. Dennis's son Darrell is the actual owner of Kirbans but Dennis still has an active role in the company. Today the vast majority of Kirban Performance’s business centers around the Mustang, Corvette and Turbo Buick car. I sold out of that GTO portion years ago. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 05-08-2019 – LAST SATURDAY’S SPRING OPEN HOUSE RESULTS – The weather for the Open House started out gloomy, but by early afternoon the sun was shining bright. He claimed it was an original Pontiac dealer item and was seeking good money for it. My guess is original owner probably did not splurge for delay wipers or cruise either? A shame compared to current crop of American cars they. R. Pack the item(s) with a note with your name, address and phone number MAIL - Ship to Address - ATTN - DENNIS KIRBAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS PO BOX 1199 PLUMSTEADSVILLE, PA 18949-1199 TECH CALLS - If you need technical information, it’s best to email - [email. GNX Guy you have a p. com. My personal Turbo T has exactly 4 in each row of 13 rows for a total of just 52 codes. yes Isky is still around run mostly by two of his sons I have talked to both of them nice people. If you need to pick up parts, please call to set up an appointment – 215-766-1611. Richard Clark has rebuilt the transmission. March 31 post. Looking for books by Dennis Kirban? See all books authored by Dennis Kirban, including Kirban's Guide to Buying a Used 1986 & 1987 Buick Turbo Regal, and Kirban's Guide to 1986 and 1987 Buick Turbo Regals, and more on ThriftBooks. Hope to see you there!. - 1982. dennis kirban. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 06-16-2021 - TWO UNUSUAL GRAND NATIONAL ITEMS FOR SALE - In this stash of parts we bought the other week was a pair of very nice 1986-1987 Grand National bucket seats. Category -. . $10. Dennis Kirban Well-Known Member. 56 Olds 88 Holiday and a 62 Buick Lesabre??? PaulWHAT: Kirban Performance Spring Open House WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2017 9am - 2pm WHERE: 6201 Kellers Church Road Plumsteadville, PA Sponsored by: KirbanPerformance. We have a 3 day event planned for the weekend of October 17th - 19th (Friday thru Sunday) and you don't want to miss this. I suspect this will be later this month. Depending on the year of your Turbo Regal (1984-1987) this label can be found on either the drivers side of the under belly of your trunk lid or the passenger side. . Darkstar72DENNIS KIRBAN's - VOLUME 2 - TIPS, TRIVIA and SOURCES for 1986-1987 BUICK TURBO REGALS BOOK KPP7088 ( 0 Reviews ) Part# KPP7088 $22. Toggle navigation; Close; BODY and EXTERIOR PARTS; BOOKS, DVDs, LITERATURE, POSTERS; CARS FOR SALE; CASTLES GO FAST PARTS; CATALOGS - PARTS LISTINGS; CLASSIFIED ADS; EMBLEMS and DECALS; ENGINE COMPARTMENT. "DENNIS KIRBAN's - VOLUME 1 - TIPS, TRIVIA and SOURCES for 1986-1987 BUICK TURBO REGALS" Book by Dennis Kirban This is the first in a series of informative booklets on the popular 1986-1987 Turbo Regals, including the GNX. Rarer still is a set of 4 absolutely flawless brand new never mounted 1986-1987 Grand National. The book was purchased directly from and signed by the author, Dennis Kirban at the 1999 Buick GS Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Join us now! Menu. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 04-04-2018 - GOING BACK IN TIME - Among my collection of various Turbo Regal brochures, I have several flyers on Quality Engineering Performance Products. We had to move it from the usual date in April due to the landlord making a several improvements to the offices and warehouse area. Think of it as a late Christmas gift. He had his Grand National at the Kirban Reunion and Birthday Bash in 2007. This was originally filmed by the art director at Hurst. He was one of just 2 companies that had agreement with Packard to use their name. For Over 45 Years. 1964 Chevelle ragtop. Car has a large amount of paperwork documenting its full pedigree, original Window Sticker, Build Sheets, original owner paperwork, etc. Facebook gives people the power to. denniskirban@yahoo. Brookfield, IL. 0 Reviews. Page 17- Kirban - Sharing Automotive Knowledge THE LOBBYDennis Kirban said: kirban 2 cents worth slghtly off the NJ scene. Meaning going from a 200 4r to a stock 8 1/2 inch rear/. . Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 05-08-2019 – LAST SATURDAY’S SPRING OPEN HOUSE RESULTS – The weather for the Open House started out gloomy, but by early afternoon the sun was shining bright. - 1982. The camshaft gear, fuel pump eccentric and distributor drive gear slide onto the nose of the cam and the components are held in place by a large bolt that threads into. 75 (Core Support Kit). 11-04-2013, 09:23 PM. Dennis, in usual style, MC’d the event by thanking everyone involved for attending and attributing to the show. Dennis, as I've said before 99% of Buick Owners NEVER have this problem anymore 'cause they SIMPLY Un-Plug it in the UP Position. . Mar 27, 2009 #95 kirban 2 cents worth Backtracking to above. Dennis Kirban Well-Known Member. 9000 Ogden Ave. 09-08-2011, 10:20 PM. Today the vast majority of Kirban Performance’s business centers around the Mustang, Corvette and Turbo Buick car. Hopefully on our fall trip to the east coast we can visit more. . Find company research, competitor. Richard Clark has rebuilt the transmission. ST 300. I purchased it a few years back from Dennis Kirban. Dennis Kirban said: I don't believe I would sell any of the originals. The most popular wrong answer was that we had made some sort of phone holder for the cars. Vehicle Searchkirban 2 cents worth On above responses having no tilt is very unusual. This is back when the catch phrase was, “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?” The ad features the Hawk logo. . This is a unique opportunity to own one of the most beautiful factory. . Year 1986. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. Dennis Kirban Well-Known Member. I dealt with Fred Vetter in the very beginning as our lst GN was a test bed for various new products some that worked and some that didn't. Here’s a photo of a 1964 Chevelle convertible requested by reader Frank Bedosky from Berwick, Pa. 95. Apparently they are about 3/4" too short on the front and about 1/2" too. Fully equipped with some nice accessories. My source who produces zddplus which in a 4 ounce bottle has enough ppm of the molecule zddp to treat a normal 4-6 qt oil capacity back to 1,800 ppm allowing car owners to use whatever current sm oil they want synthetic or conventional. theamcguy. Where can I reach you in the new year. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 07-08-2020 – INDEPENDENCE DAY CRUISE RESULTS – The event at 611 Auto Sales drew about a dozen cars. As most Turbo Owners are aware on the inside of your trunk lid is a label that says DO NOT REMOVE. S. Member. V. We then repeated the Kirban Reunion event June 20th and 21st 1992. . Richard Clark has rebuilt the transmission. Price is $75 or best offer plus media mail shipping. Had to be the best of times having secured the Pontiac account. Mileage 9977. 95. I already sell to Corvette Central. View More. Dennis, The Mitchell manuals are for imported cars, Guess I didn't read. Okay Dennis you owe me one. Dennis Kirban Well-Known Member. This is back when the catch phrase was, “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?” The ad features the Hawk logo. " He goes on to explain, "The only difference between the new WE4 version and the black one with the WO2 exterior sport package would be the. The main clue was that I said it was probably the largest option. C. 95 retail value. " Click on the Image Below to view a larger image. We are a mail order automotive performance parts company. We will meet at the Bensalem K-Mart just off I-95. I have been told that Dennis Kirban is no longer the owner of Kirban Performance. filmed at the new Hurst building in Warminster, PA located on Street Road. dennis kirban, Feb 21, 2010. Toggle navigation; Close; BODY and EXTERIOR PARTS; BOOKS, DVDs, LITERATURE, POSTERS; CARS FOR SALE;. Granted junk yard fan set up is cheaper but on the intriped it looks like a lot of work to even get to the fan set up in those cars. It has 76,000 original miles on it and has been. POSSIBLE OWNERS & RESIDENTS. Watch on. . . Dennis is a small businessman who takes pride in what he does. Richard Clark has rebuilt the transmission. Torque converter "unlocks" on its own, at highway speeds on cooler days. Dennis Kirban has been dealing GTO parts since the Seventies and even wrote a book on Hurst. Come Out With Pride, Orlando's celebration of diversity. Sep 12, 2009 #1,887 kirban 2 cents worth No doubt, early automotive history was an interesting time especially when you consider how many marques got started and only lasted a few years and how related inventions etc helped with the progress of the automotive industry. The correct answer is the pictured cover goes over the trunk latch assembly, if the GM car had the optional power trunk release. 95 . . Here’s a cool interview with Dennis Kirban so you can find out!. We will be posting that info when we known more information also in our inner circle as I realize we have many customers in California. The cam takes a woodruff key like the one that goes in the snout of the crankshaft. (With Dennis's permission)All other Mail, UPS and FED EX shipments now would ship to – Kirban Performance Products, 529 Haycock Run Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930. Dennis Kirban is 75 years old today because Dennis's birthday is on 09/14/1947. SHARE POST #264. The Grand National rims were chrome-plated steel and weighed about 30 lbs each. Mike DiDomenico via e-mail I enjoyed the feature on Dennis K. This was probably for some manufacturers event may even be SEMA or something along those lines. Car has had 3 previous owners, one of which owned it for 20 years. Notice contour and slight color variation Pic 3=86 GN on top. They’ve also mention plenty of vendors and sponsors for helping with the event. We had far more incorrect answers than correct answers. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 12-09-2020 - CLICK HERE - To see this Inner Circle and photos on our website. Admission is $12 for adults and kids 12 and under free. Product Information. I just spent the past three days installing this weatherstrip kit on my '87. The Grand National was first introduced as a mid-year model 1982-1/2. Dennis Kirban Times Nominated: 4 Nominated Year(s): 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 Last Year of Eligibility: 2024 Category: Entrepreneur Kirban Enterprises Inc, Kintnersville, Pennsylvania. Dennis reviews FRONT FRAME BRACES (2) #6564 along with CONNECTING FRONT BR. Dennis Kirban Well-Known Member. Hi Dennis Everything arrived safely, better than advertised,dennis kirban author 1967 buick riviera 1962 buick electra 225 1984 buick electra g369 - buick full size 119 mycyk, andy 120 shannon, jeff 121 beachley, tim g371 - buick grand national/gnx (modified) 122 polites, jordan 123 gosa, demetric 124 thomas, tyler g373 - buick mid size 1987 buick regalGreetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 12-03-2014 DECEMBER CARTOON - PHOTO 1 - Our first photo is this month’s “Adventures of Tommy Turbo” cartoon. The trunk ID label has been autographed by Molly. Join us now! Menu. Check resumes and CV, arrest records, places of employment, social media profiles, publications, public records, memorials, work history and photos and videos. view more. According to Dennis Kirban's book, Kirban's Guide to 1986 & 1987 Buick Turbo Regals, "They (Buick) did this so it would not be confusing having two Turbo Regals available at the same time in black. In those years, American performance cars constituted a buyer's market, the polar opposite of today's cost reality. They do have a distribution center at the Illinois address now. The car has only been driven 3,000 miles since it was purchased new in Tennessee by a 75-year-old man. . Kirban Only sells the 87 decal. The motor internally is all stock except for new valve springs and timing chain. Page 2- kirban - Most expensive ride u drove THE LOBBYGreetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 03-04-2020 – MUSTANG V8 1/3 SCALE MODEL ENGINE – I got this highly-detailed Mustang V8 model engine kit as a Christmas gift from Darrell, Carrie and Devyn. This is assuming you have a dedicated work area that is inside with. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 05-11-2016 - OUR OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 Our Open House was a great success! We had 74 Turbo cars in attendance, according to Jason who counted them. . . Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy Thanksgiving! Please enjoy my new video about Dennis Kirban and his story. Make Buick. FAQDennis Kirban Well-Known Member. A Quick History Lesson on the Buick Regal (video)kirban 2 cents worth. The Below is from Dennis Kirban: "Appreciate Brandon posting this. I'm reading way, way too many contradictions here. The plain one is #8053 and the one with Kirban Performance on the dial is #8054. The trunk ID label has been autographed by Molly. Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. The only phone number to contact Dennis is (610) 847-2010 (Commonwealth Tel Co). Looking for books by Dennis Kirban? See all books authored by Dennis Kirban, including Kirban's Guide to Buying a Used 1986 & 1987 Buick Turbo Regal, and Kirban's Guide to 1986 and 1987 Buick Turbo Regals, and more on ThriftBooks. He does many great things for the small Turbo Regal community, especially in this area. This is a German-made plastic kit that is nothing short of having unbelievable detail. STEERING. Thread starter Dennis Kirban; Start date Mar 27, 2009; Prev. If you need to pick up parts, please call to set up an appointment – 215-766-1611. . Notice how dangerous it was with the 4 lane highway in the background. . After a few conversations with KPP owner Dennis Kirban, we learned that the gentleman who undertook this project (a fellow GN and GNX owner) spared no expense in accurately recreating the. kirban 2 cents worth On the current 3 letter contest. Dual fan is the proper one that is mentioned in this thread. Home;Dennis Kirban, Arthur K Wolf, and three other persons are connected to this place. . Three persons, including Arthur K Wolf, Joanna Wolf, Helen H Wolf, listed the phone number (610) 847-2814 as their own, various documents indicated. fresh out of Vietnam, he bought his first muscle car, and it wasn't long after he found his niche creating performance parts for muscle cars. Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. . MUSTANG PARTS. Our part number is 7744 for the 1986 cost is $80 plus $7 priority mail second copy is part number #7745 and its $30 more. Not sure of the time frame probably 1961-1962 since it shows the first design dual gate. 86 likes · 7 talking about this. I am working with two different companies both of which are GM licensed. In 1978 thru 1989 which is what I go up to it was two white decals on tamper proof paper meaning you try and remove it and it falls apart. Always check the SPID label–also known as the trunk ID label. Jul 16, 2018 #6 kirban 2 cents worth based on your notes and fact Aunt is selling her house and storage is an issue with your one grand investment selling it makes the most sense also provides your biggest profit margin with less headaches. It is Kirban Quality with just 12,800 original miles. As old timers remember Steve Ames was the first to get involved in the Pontiac/GTO business. Both of which will become products carried by Performance Years and others. The main clue was that I said it was probably the largest option. . Here's an up-to-date listing of applications for the new Kirban Auto Easel™. Jan 15, 2016 #14 Kirban again: Soon as Dave has the masters done on the 1984, 1985-86, to add to the 1987 that he has already completed done we should be up and running for taking orders on the door jamb decals. We will meet there at 8am and leave at 8:30am sharp. Kirban Performance Products Inc. 3. Thanks again-- Hope everyone has a great last day! Ty aka JOHNDEEREGNBack to the mailbox. Come on guys! kirban 2 cents. It came, they say, from a Japanese warplane downed at Pearl Harbor during the surprise attack that plunged the United States into World War II. m. $27. The first owner traded it in on a 71 because he wanted A/C. Didn't look mismatched to me. In honor of Christmas, this month the caption reads, “And what would you like for Christmas little boy?”1986 Buick Grand National 1986 buick grand national. 12-11-2009, 12:11 PM. That you have to have a real GNX or a clone featuring your repro. Aug 13, 2014 #1 Advance word we will have a dual fan conversion kit available with a special plug an dplay harness for the 1986-1987 Turbo Regals. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 01-09-201 A ONE-OF-KIND CHRISTMAS PRESENT – Our son Darrell, presented me one a one-of-kind Christmas present. The motor internally is all stock except for new valve springs and timing chain. Installed with no glue, all just "clicks" in is the only way I can discribe it. Dennis Kirban reviews items for Buick Grand National, T Type, Turbo T and the GNX. This is the thread for the official "caravan to Kirban's" for this Saturday October 9th. Dennis's son Darrell is the actual owner of Kirbans but Dennis still has an active role in the company. Both cars are made by the same parent car manufacturer and are performance models. Dennis Kirban reviews items for Buick Grand National, T Type, Turbo T and the GNX. . Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 04-04-2018 - GOING BACK IN TIME - Among my collection of various Turbo Regal brochures, I have several flyers on Quality Engineering Performance Products. It is currently not for sale. Rayk Let the Boost begin! Aug 15, 2018 #3 PM sent . Add to the delays more and more people are buying online which. Company Profile | Plumsteadville, PA | Competitors, Financials & Contacts - Dun & Bradstreet. In 1987, GM’s official designation for this trim level was “Buick Regal Turbo with T-package” according to the fact books published by Dennis Kirban (The Turbo Regal Godfather), and the extensive book. MAGNA will do a caravan to Kirban's for this event. . $33,500. Dennis Kirban still sends out the weekly 'Kirban Performance' e-mails and Christina still handles the e-mails, right here in Pa. Through the 1970s, he'd buy used muscle cars, strip them down and sell the parts-or sometimes, the cars themselves. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 06-12-2019 – COINCIDENCES AND THE 2007 MUSTANG COUPE SIX-CYLINDER MANUAL 5-SPEED - The 2007 Mustang Coupe with 3,000 original miles listed last week sold within 30 minutes of the Inner Circle going out. CHECKOUT NOW ADD TO CART . The coil pack decal years I stated have been verified against low mileage 86 cars and also dennis kirban and pete hoffman have also verified the stickers. close enough The only Buick manual I have is a '74 Chassis manual all models. The last one you posted. 95 . NEON SIGNS. checkout now add to cart . part# kpp7039. Kirban Nitely Thoughts. September 20, 2023. According to the book by Dennis Kirban titled “Kirban’s Guide to 1986 and 1987 Buick Turbo Regals” it states on page 271 that it is hard to prove that some were built for government agencies since they were titled by major. A short story from years ago. view more. FAQDennis was born in September, 1947 Dennis has 1 phone number Dennis has 4 relatives Dennis has 1 past address Dennis has 4 associates by address Dennis’s home type is Single Family Dwelling Unit The property where Dennis lives was built in 2005 Dennis has resided at the current address since 2021 The value of the property where Dennis lives. 95 . Member. I'm not counting customer's cars or freinds cars. Unlike previous years I had to move it to May as our landlord is making improvements to the inside of the building. Public records show that the phone number (610. “KIRBAN’S GUIDE TO BUYING A USED 1986 & 1987 BUICK TURBO REGAL” AUTOGRAPHED BOOK BY DENNIS KIRBAN A must for every Buick Turbo Regal buyer, seller, or enthusiast! In 2000, after buying and. . I am hopeful to at least get the few units I need to return to the people that have warranty units with us. He had his Grand National at the Kirban Reunion and Birthday Bash in 2007. dennis kirban, Feb 21, 2010. I sold out of that GTO portion years ago so now only one supplier exists for them. Sidney and Dennis have known each other for years now. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…[quote="Dennis Kirban, post: 2160785"]kirban 2 cents worth tell brian contest open to running cars with label attached not open to companies or employees magic number is to hit 50 or 100 in other direction. 1. You should still call Dennis Kirban, he's an honest and upstanding guy. This 8-1/2" x 11" book is a must-have for any muscle car enthusiast interested in the Hurst legacy. It's one of those topics Pontiac experts have trod on time after time, with responses that have almost become rote. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 04-03-2019 – LAST WEEK’S TURBO REGAL TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWERED – The answer to last week’s Turbo Regal trivia question is the Cimarron power passenger bucket seat. If you need to pick up parts, please call to set up an appointment – 215-766-1611. Kit wil include a new Intriped dual fan and the special plug and play harness that is needed. . The name Dennis Kirban is synonymous with another common word we all know, Buick Grand National. theamcguy. It make sense if you race a lot then welding would be idea for all the rear torque it's receiving. 0 Reviews. The most popular wrong answer was that we had made some sort of phone holder for the cars. They also have good stories and they give you some nostalgia such as seeing low mileage GNXs being sold for $28k. FAQGreetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 03-04-2020 – MUSTANG V8 1/3 SCALE MODEL ENGINE – I got this highly-detailed Mustang V8 model engine kit as a Christmas gift from Darrell, Carrie and Devyn. . Price is $75 or best offer plus media mail shipping. It has 76,000 original miles on it and has been garage kept. Brookfield, IL. Profile Page. Great book! A must have for every turbo buick owner. "DENNIS KIRBAN's - VOLUME 1 - TIPS, TRIVIA and SOURCES for 1986-1987 BUICK TURBO REGALS" Book by Dennis Kirban. The parts reviewed are the Re-wrapped Steering Wheel Part# 7135, Billet Hor. This was one of our biggest Open House events in the past several years. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 12-04-2019 – CHRISTMAS SPECIALS – Shortly after you receive this week’s Inner Circle you will get a second email that features all the Christmas Specials that are on sale for the month of December 2019. keep in mind though the 84/85s can be tough to get certain parts for the engine. What's the deal or am I screwed? :mad: I am really having a hard time with Kirban products, poor instructions for window rattle kit(the book he. denniskirban@yahoo. Dennis Kirban. 95 . com You would be hard pressed to find a more correct example to match this unit. Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 07-02-2014 JULY CARTOON - PHOTO 1 - Our first photo shows this month’s “Adventure of Tommy Turbo” cartoon. According to Dennis Kirban's book, Kirban's Guide to 1986 & 1987 Buick Turbo Regals, "They (Buick) did this so it would not be confusing having two Turbo Regals available at the same time in black. But to Dennis and Eileen Kirban, it's an honored relic, a physical token of the powerful emotional tie that binds their family to a long-ago day of horror and heroism. Related posts. Join me as we meet Dennis Kirban and find out how he became the guru of Grand Nationals and turned a car-loving hobby and towing business into a thriving aftermarket community of Turbo Regal.