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»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Buick Riviera
Here’s some trivia for Buick lovers: Did you know that the most popular color on 1963 Rivieras was Arctic White? Yes, 7,735 out of 40,000 buyers thought that white best accentuated the Riviera’s beautiful lines (Silver Cloud was a… more»
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74k Miles: Unrestored 1963 Buick Riviera
With exactly 40,000 Rivieras built for the 1963 model year and an anecdotally decent survival rate, there’s usually one for sale whenever you’re looking; however, as a guy who spent 20 long years looking for his, I know that… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was a somewhat unusual car from the beginning, but it’s hard to beat the third-generation examples for being over the top in outside appearance. Beginning in 1971, the Riviera received a redesign featuring a large fastback… more»
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46k Miles: One-Owner 1973 Buick Riviera
When I bought my ’63 Riviera back in 2022, I joined the Riviera Owners Association (ROA). Although I’ve never been much of a joiner, several members of the club helped me out early on with parts and advice while… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera
I have never had trouble picking a favorite American classic from every post-war decade…except for the 1960s. That isn’t because there were no good cars: It was because I feel spoiled for choice. I love the purity of the… more»
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Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
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Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera
About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Buick Riviera
There is something undeniably sad about seeing a classic left for years exposed to the elements, leading many enthusiasts to ponder what the future might hold for such vehicles. This 1967 Buick Riviera demonstrates that graphically. It ran when… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Buick Riviera
I have, at times, been described as an automotive elitist or a snob because I have stated that I prefer my classics original and unmolested. However, I have also never hidden the fact that I love Hot Rods and… more»
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55k-Mile 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
The sixth-generation Riviera, the first to feature front-wheel-drive, was a huge hit. Produced from 1979 to 1985, sales were remarkably steady, with the last of them (the 1985 model) outselling its predecessors…all of them, going back to 1963. The… more»
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First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super
It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera
When Buick joined the Personal Luxury Car party with its First Generation Riviera, many people were awestruck by the stunning styling. The subsequent models grew in physical size but still retained the focus on luxury. This 1970 Riviera is… more»
