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»
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30k Mile Luxury Coupe: 1992 Buick Riviera
Among enthusiasts, it’s typically the first, second, and third-generation Rivieras that seem to get the most attention and fanfare, which is understandable, as all three were innovative and cutting-edge offerings in the personal luxury car market. The car had… more»
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Stored For 20 Years: 1967 Buick Riviera
Anyway you cut it, a 1967 Buick Riviera makes a visual statement, coming, going, or just sittin’ still and looking purdy! I have bemoaned Chrysler’s current sad state of affairs, but frankly, I don’t think Buick is much better… more»
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430 V8 Powered: 1968 Buick Riviera
Learning how to properly paint a car is a valuable skill if you’re a classic auto enthusiast, and the seller of this 1968 Buick Riviera says he purchased it specifically for the reason of becoming proficient in this area. … more»
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Stored for Decades: 1965 Buick Riviera 425 Nailhead
Few cars embody Buick’s blend of elegance and muscle quite like the first-generation Riviera, and the 1965 model is widely considered the high point of the series. This particular example, finished in an uncommon shade of green and powered… more»
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1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible
For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»
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Two-Owner 1995 Buick Riviera
The Detroit Public Library’s National Automotive History Collection named the final Buick Riviera as “the most collectible car of the future,” and while that prediction may or may not pan out, it’s only fitting that the last of the… more»
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Highly Original: 1973 Buick Boattail Riviera
Ah, the Buick “Boattail” Rivieras. I was a 16-year-old car styling nerd when these were introduced in 1971 and I thought they looked terrific. These new Rivieras made a statement. They were unique, bold, and couldn’t be mistaken for… more»
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Only 37K Miles! 1984 Buick Riviera
So, is this really a Buick Riviera? I mean, when you think of a Riviera, thoughts often drift to the fabulous Bill Mitchell-penned first gen (’63-’65) or even the third gen (’71-’73) with its iconic boattail rearend. This 1984… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1973 Buick Riviera
The 1973 Riviera was a one-year styling compromise advanced by Bill Mitchell to correct the unpopular sharp-edged boat tail he introduced on Buick’s flagship car in 1971. While the mid-60s Corvette suffered not one whit from a similar tail,… more»
