1996 Buick Regal: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

7 builds left the factory as a 1996 Regal, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 5 main configurations
  • 647 vehicles built
  • 2 for sale right now

Which Regal is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Regal

What actually differs

Custom 2G4WB52K-T Custom 2G4WB52M-T Gran Sport Limited
Engine 3.8L 6-cyl 3.1L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl
Vehicles built 389 114 85 32
Same on every 1996 Regal
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 4-door
  • For sale right now 2

Safety, in plain English

What 2G4WB12K-T means

2G4 WB12K · T
2G4
the World Manufacturer Identifier Buick registered — assembled in Canada
WB12K
together encode the Regal line — Coupe, 3.8L 6cyl — as Buick filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
T
in position 10 — model year 1996
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific Regal?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.