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1988 Buick Reatta NHRA Funny Car 'Kenny Bernstein'

Sold at RM Sotheby's on June 1, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$50,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $45,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Buick Reatta
Generation
Reatta (1988 to 1991)
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 20 comparable sales, 374% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,304 to $9,500
Median$7,150
Sales behind it20Likely

From 20 sales of the Buick Reatta (1988 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,304 and $9,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Buick ReattaBring a Trailer, July 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2025$5,100
1988 Buick Reatta CoupeCars & Bids, April 28, 2025Cars & BidsApril 28, 2025$3,600
1989 Buick ReattaBring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 20, 2025$6,450
1989 Buick ReattaMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$5,600
1989 Buick ReattaBring a Trailer, April 10, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2025$2,100
1990 Buick Reatta ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$7,800
1990 Buick Reatta ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2026$10,250
1990 Buick Reatta ConvertibleMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$1,200