A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, particularly if the vehicle’s owners have been its custodian for many years. That perfectly describes this 1995 Buick Riviera, with the seller purchasing it from its original owner eighteen years… more»
Riviera
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
First Year Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Innovative and sleek, the Buick Riviera made a good impression on buyers when it was first introduced as a 1963 model, with about 40,000 of them finding homes during the inaugural run. Personal Luxury cars were really starting to… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve Time Capsule: 1969 Buick Riviera
Most enthusiasts believe Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird. Whether or not that is accurate is a matter for debate, but other manufacturers joined the party when they realized there was money to be made…. more»
Feb 21, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1968 Buick Riviera with 11,400 Original Miles
We see our share of preserved classics at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Buick Riviera is a perfect example of the breed. It spent years in the care of a passionate enthusiast who only used it for the occasional… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
All Original: 1956 Buick Special Riviera Hardtop
Cars from the mid to late 1950s were generally renowned for two things; flamboyant styling and rusting at an alarming rate. This 1956 Buick Special Riviera Hardtop is quite refreshing. Its lines are restrained by the standards of the… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Straight 8: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera
The Roadmaster was an on-again off-again name used by Buick for some of their higher-end autos, with the model first appearing just prior to World War II in 1936. When the 1942 run ended, the car took a short… more»
Dec 19, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
53k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Riviera
Sitting in this workshop is what I consider the best-looking personal luxury car ever built. It is a 1965 Buick Riviera, and I’ve always felt its styling oozes class. The seller purchased this classic a few years ago from… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Optional Astro Roof: 1983 Buick Riviera
We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1983 Buick Riviera is a beauty. It presents impressively and features the added luxury of the optional Astro Roof. Its presentation is difficult to fault, which is… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Sleek and Sensational: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
UPDATE – We featured this sleek ’67 Buick Riviera GS in August and it’s being listed for sale again. Maybe this time around it’ll find a new home. The seller shares a bit more information in the new post… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Patina Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
General Motors entered the personal car segment of the market in 1963 with the new Buick Riviera (although you could argue that the Cadillac Eldorado of the late 1950s was one). It was immediately popular, and Buick limited first-year… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1963 Buick Riviera by Gene Winfield
Robert Eugene (Gene) Winfield is a legendary American car customizer whose work has graced the large and small screens in Blade Runner, RoboCop, Bewitched, and Star Trek. However, his unique road cars cemented his reputation in automotive folklore. One… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick joined the personal luxury car ranks in 1963 with the Riviera. Sales in the 1960s would peak at 50,000 units and then drop off. Buick redesigned the cars in 1971 thinking they would find new magic with distinctive… more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1990 Buick Riviera
Buick launched its Seventh Generation Riviera in 1986. Much had changed since the first Riviera appeared in 1963, but the new generation continued offering buyers a luxurious motoring experience. Our feature Riviera rolled off the line in 1990, and… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Family Heirloom: 1954 Buick Riviera
Some cars become more than just transportation. Cars that are special to their owners and are held for a long period of time are often passed on to equally loving family members. Take for example the car you see… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Sensationally Sleek: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
No, you’re not looking at a mild custom, this is exactly how a sleek and sexy ’67 Buick Riviera GS left the factory. What a gorgeous piece of sculpture on four wheels. Styling Boss Bill Mitchell and his GM… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored 40 Years! 1966 Buick Riviera
Buick added the Riviera to its lineup in 1963 as the GM division’s first personal luxury car. It would remain in the portfolio through 1999 (taking off the 1994 model year). The automobile was redesigned in 1966 and its… more»
