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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
Trade Up or Down: 1965 Buick Riviera
Choosing a favorite classic from some decades is easy, but others pose a challenge. For me, the 1960s fall into that category. I find myself irresistibly drawn to First Generation Pony Cars, while a ’64 Ford Galaxie 500XL would… more»
All Original? 1967 Buick Riviera
Imagine working in the Buick design department and being tasked with following up the first-generation Riviera. In the face of that nearly impossible task, Buick unveiled what Car Life magazine called “far and away the most handsome car of the… more»
Rebuilt Nailhead V8: 1965 Buick Riviera
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»
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»
















