Riviera

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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