Buick rolled out the Riviera in 1963 as a personal luxury car much like the Ford Thunderbird. It remained a fixture in the GM division’s lineup through the end of the century (oddly except for 1994). The seller’s 1965… more»
Riviera
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Drives Great: 1988 Buick Riviera With 44k Original Miles
If I could ever give sellers a single piece of advice when listing their classics, it would be to provide the best possible photos. That means not only capturing the car from every angle but attacking it with a… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
364 V8 Survivor: 1958 Buick Special Riviera
The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Motivated Seller: 1963 Buick Riviera
Notice to Barn Finds readers: I cannot be unbiased about the 1963 Riviera. It is one of my favorite cars of all time, I own one, and mine is in similar driver condition as the one being sold here on… more»
Aug 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Seventies Personal Luxury Pinnacle: 1979 Buick Riviera
When the era of the muscle car ended in the early 1970s, times were tough for car lovers. Life got even rougher with the fuel crisis and the advent of the dreaded 55 MPH speed limit. What resulted was… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebuilt 401: 1965 Buick Riviera
Even though more than six decades have elapsed since the first cars rolled off the line, the First Generation Buick Riviera is considered by many to be the most elegant example of an American Personal Luxury Car. Its styling… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Riviera
When a seller describes his car as a stunning museum-quality piece and then follows this proclamation up by calling it probably the nicest example in the country, perhaps unfairly I often get skeptical, with my thoughts going into the… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Museum Quality: 1973 Buick Riviera
Cosmetic imperfections are almost inevitable when a classic has over five decades under its belt. It seems this 1973 Buick Riviera didn’t receive the memo because it is superb. The seller describes it as “museum quality,” and that assessment… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera
I was once asked to compile a list of a single favorite car from each post-war decade, and the 1960s proved the most challenging. A 1966 Ivy Green Mustang GT with a K-Code under the hood would be a… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1966 Buick Riviera
The Rivera joined the Buick lineup in 1963 as a “personal luxury car” and remained a fixture there for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The car was treated to its first rework in 1966 and –… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Loads of Chrome! 1958 Buick Super Riviera
The U.S. economy experienced an economic downturn in 1958, its first real crunch since the ramp-up after World War II. This especially hit the auto industry, which saw sales drop 30% from the year before. Buick fared worse than… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 430: 1969 Buick Riviera
Hiding in this garage is an ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking an affordable, luxurious classic they can drive and enjoy immediately. It is a 1969 Buick Riviera, and while it isn’t perfect, the new owner could address its… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type
In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go. While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»
May 26, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
58k Miles and Original Paint: 1958 Buick Special
The Special was Buick’s journeyman automobile for many years and held a place in the company’s portfolio for six decades. Its heyday may have been in the 1950s and 1960s, including this 1958 edition, a 2-door Riviera (Buick liked… more»
May 24, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1957 Buick Series 40 Riviera Estate Wagon
Some classics are so stunning they almost defy the written word. This 1957 Buick Riviera Estate Wagon is just such a vehicle. It isn’t 100% original, but little about this gem warrants criticism. From its sparkling paint and chrome… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1966 Buick Riviera Barn Find
The Buick Riviera was one of General Motors’ first personal luxury cars, hitting the scene in 1963. It would be a fixture for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The automobile got its first redesign in 1966… more»
