Is this regal a Clone?

[Deshaun Frazier]

Came across this regal for sale and need to know is this a true turbo or not? Not really knowledgeable on regals always been big on monte’s but can’t beat the price. Video I tried to upload was too big sorry

EDIT: It is an 87 I just can’t post any addictional pictures from my iPhone

 

[81Regal]

Just from the picture I would say it's just a plain regal. Has what looks to be a 81 to 83 header panel with later emblems stuck on.

 

[81Regal]

Taillights are 84 to 87 style. What does it say on the for sale sign.

 

[565bbchevy]

Without much info I would guess at 81'-83' non turbo Regal with 84' and up taillights
The "T" type package option code Y56 could be ordered without having to be a turbo coupe so depending on the year of the car this could have been the case.

 

[307 Regal]

My '87 Regal, when stock, was a Y56 "T Package" Regal. Mine had an Oldsmobile 307 V8 (other engines available) and chrome trim (black-out was a separate option) with aluminum "T-Type" style wheels. I also had the same T badges on the fender and the horn button. Not "T-type." Just "T." Check the trunk sticker if you can for codes. I also had identical style "REGAL" badges to the rear quarters. And if I remember correctly, 1987 "T package cars" also received the "Touring suspension" as part of the package. This is pretty much the T-type suspension. Check for decent sized front and rear swaybars.
Lastly, I see this car has a "third eye" brake light inside, like all of the later G-bodies. All this being said, I have to wonder if this is a later '80s Regal (thinking '87) that's had the front fascia replaced at some point.

 

[307 Regal]

Give this a look:

 

[307 Regal]

Also, about whether or not it's a turbo, the pre-'86 cars didn't have intercoolers. '86 and '87 did. That's something to look for too.

EDIT: One last thought; if she's in decent shape and the asking price is decent then I personally wouldn't worry about what it truly is. In my eyes, at the end of the day, a clean Regal with a turbo is a clean Regal with a turbo. Even if it's a Grand National.

 

[UNGN]

All turbos have a Turbo hood (even though the 86-87 didn't really need one). If it has a turbo motor, I'd vote clone.

 

[307 Regal]

Clone or an accident. (Just noticed the dull paint on the top of the fender not matching the hood or door. Touch up?)

 

[Deshaun Frazier]

Taillights are 84 to 87 style. What does it say on the for sale sign.

For sale sign said 87