First, let’s “recap” on a few things: we know that there are two ways–and two ways only–to make any car go fast; you either shave weight off of it or build more power on to it. Technology, including head and cam designs, continues to evolve as automakers spend more money on researching forced induction, all-wheel-drive systems and so on. But no matter how much research goes into these kinds of systems, it will always boil-down to one thing: there is a solid correlation, a definite and unbreakable relationship, between brake horsepower and net weight.

With that simple philosophy of auto-performance in mind, this tuxedo black, ’85 Grand National enters the motorhead arena. One of around 2100 units produced, this classic turbo-Regal has only had three owners over the course of its lifetime. On top of this, the car has 96k original miles, with only 4k dumped on it since it was rebuilt, and it’s only been repainted once.

The car also has plenty of “go-fast goodies” to keep even the most discriminating enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, including a PT70 turbo, Ford Powerstroke intercooler, ported heads with new valves and springs, an LS1 mass airflow sensor, Razor alcohol injection and a 4-inch “Big Mouth” cold-air intake, all enough, according to the owner, to “break the rear tires loose at 60mph.”

With all the write-ups that have been done lately on LS performance within the market, it’s refreshing to finally see that there are gearheads out there who still appreciate that phase of American performance when America most learned-and-borrowed from Western Europe and Japan, finding more efficient ways to create street/track power. What’s even better is knowing that not only are rodders/muscle enthusiasts resurrecting the past, but they’re using the performance tech of the Millenium to make the present that much better.