Some states get snow and still don’t have salty roads, and I don’t know for sure about South Dakota, but I know they used to not use salt on roads. Whether they do now or not, I’m not sure, but this 1977 Buick Riviera is from South Dakota, and the seller says it’s rust-free. They have it listed here on eBay in Ramsey, Minnesota, and they have an $11,980 buy-it-now price listed. The current bid is $1,125, but the reserve hasn’t been met yet.
The fifth-generation Riverias were made for just two years, 1977 and 1978, and are the last rear-wheel drive Rivieras. GM had at least three years to somehow design better bumpers that would still meet 5 mph crash standards, yet this otherwise beautifully designed car has these huge, ungainly bumpers. There has to be a way to reduce the look of these giant bumpers.
It appears that the rear bumper filler is cracked and missing on the left rear side, unfortunately. This seller always gives dozens of great photos, including many photos, over 200 in this case, including around two dozen underside photos! This, my friends, is how to show and sell a vehicle online. The car does look solid, but there is a lot of surface rust underneath. Maybe it could be treated and coated, which is fairly heavily advertised now, at least in snow country.
Now this is an interior! The classic pre-airbag beautiful steering wheel, perfect dash, and those incredible seats in bright red velour scream late 1970s. The Riviera had been made (as its own model) for 14 years by this time, and this generation was much smaller in keeping with GM downsizing most of their lineup for or shortly after the 1977 model year. Oddly enough, with well over 200 photos, there isn’t a photo showing the trunk compartment. I just noticed that now, that’s unusual for this seller.
The engine is Buick’s 350-cu.in. OHV V8 with around 160 horsepower. Backed by a THM-400 automatic sending power to the rear wheels, everything is said to work other than the AC, which isn’t blowing cold air. Hagerty is at $13,200 for a #3 good-condition car; how much would you pay for this white over red Riv?
(IMO) this was the last of the good looking Rivieras’; the next generation preceding the downsizing look bloated to me. GLWTA!! :-)
I would agree. I forgot that these cars were even made. I haven’t seen one in captivity in years
Why was Buick the trend setter in the classy factory wheels department? From the ’60’s when they adopted the trim rings and central chrome trim you always knew what they came from. The original Riviera also had great rims like these, didn’t it? Beautiful car with a reasonable admission price. I know from experience that these can be tuned with springs and shocks, bushings tires and a brake upgrade. Then they are the equal of any late night cruiser. Does anyone actually go cruising anymore? Clean and tidy. This is the definition of a motivated seller.
I had a red and white ’77 Riviera with the same red interior. It had a factory 6 track and CB. It was a great car second only to my ’67 Wildcat.
As usual a fantastic Riv 👏 👌 👍
Never heard of a six-track
If I recall correctly, the number of tracks varied with the thickness and positioning of the inserted folded matchbook cover.
Clean Buick I did not see a catalytic converter on the exhuast system
Gotta love a cathouse-red interior.
Surprising that a Riviera would not have frameless side glass. Then again, what Ferrari has that?
@JoeNYWF64
All GM downsized full sized cars lost their frame less windows in ’77 including Cadillac.
lol, I need to proofread, I guess. It was an eight track.
Love the color combo but this era Buick 350s had garbage camshafts that wore out quickly. Ask me how I know. Nobody drives these type of cars anymore. All I see are giant, gas hog trucks and boring SUVs.
Why does it look like the bumpers are crooked?
I thought so too, but now think it is an illusion caused by the reflection of the bumper.
I love the big bumpers on these. At least they are chromed steel, not some plastic crap. A/C on 77, 78 and 79 were plagued by rotted evaporator cores. Better plan on a complete climate control overhaul.
Never realized how much the rear looks like a Chevrolet Impala.
Ended at $6,620.
Reserve Not Met.
Thanks for the follow-up, PRA4SNW!