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»
Riviera
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
