The Riviera debuted in 1963 as a personal luxury car from Buick. Using the same platform as the later Olds Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado, it had rear-wheel-drive (the other two were General Motors’ first forays into front-wheel-drive). The Riviera… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Buick Riviera Turbo Convertible
About a week ago, I reviewed this 1985 Buick Riviera. It was a standard, generic coupe edition, but notable for its extremely low mileage and excellent condition. Today, courtesy of Jack M., I have a second ’85 Riviera to… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Buick Riviera
The presentation of this 1990 Buick Riviera is unsurprising. It has been garage-kept throughout its life, protecting it from the worst that Mother Nature could potentially throw at it. The odometer reading of 79,000 is below average, and it… more»
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Restoration Required: 1963 Buick Riviera
As a classic car enthusiast, the 1960s pose a unique challenge. I have no trouble picking a classic from each post-war decade that I would park in my garage if the opportunity arose. However, so many genuinely great cars… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera
Though a few potential buyers might think this 1970 Buick Riviera is just begging for a few cosmetic improvements, there’s also some real beauty in originality, especially when a vehicle still presents as nicely overall as this one does. … more»
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One Family Owned: 1963 Buick Riviera
Though the Riviera name had been used by Buick in the past, the car made its stand-alone debut as a 1963 model, marking the first General Motors auto to be deemed a personal luxury coupe. Witnessing the success Ford… more»
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Significant Recent Work: 1982 Buick Riviera
If a turnkey 1980s classic is on your Wish List, you may find it difficult to look beyond this 1982 Buick Rivera. It presents exceptionally well for its age, and recent significant work ensures it is a turnkey proposition… more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1969 Buick Riviera
Oh, Buick, where have you gone? Compare this magnificent 1969 Buick Riviera to today’s dreck pushed by GM’s upper-scale division, and you might find yourself asking the same question. This looker is a mix of originality as well as… more»
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Boat Tail Beauty: 1973 Buick Riviera 65k Miles
The Riviera was born in 1963 as Buick’s new personal luxury car. It competed along with the Pontiac Grand Prix in that growing arena. A redesign came in 1971 and brought a whole new, fresh look to the car… more»
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Original Nailhead: 1955 Buick Century Riviera
Purchasing a classic that you can enjoy immediately and potentially restore at your leisure is an attractive proposition, and this 1955 Buick Century Riviera presents just such an opportunity. The Buick features a few subtle and practical upgrades, but… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1964 Buick Riviera
Ford effectively created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the Thunderbird. The competition soon realized that there was a buck to be made, with Buick joining the party with the Riviera. The company took an interesting… more»
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Alligator Trim: 1964 Buick Riviera
The 1964 Buick Riviera is renowned for its subtle and elegant appearance, both inside and out. However, our feature car is anything but subtle, and its custom paint shade is only the tip of the iceberg. The seller has… more»
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Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera
When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism. Personal luxury… more»
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Easily Finished: 1965 Buick Riviera
Many enthusiasts aren’t keen to tackle someone’s unfinished project, which is understandable. There is always the danger that some vehicles possess nasty hidden surprises that will cost an arm and a leg to fix. However, that doesn’t appear to… more»
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Same Family for 50 Years: 1955 Buick Super Riviera 2-Door Hardtop
I have discussed in previous articles the importance of a long-term ownership history when assessing the relative worth of a classic, and reader feedback suggests that many of you share that sentiment. If so, you might find this 1955… more»
