When Buick decided to dip its toe into the water of the personal luxury car segment, they did it with the Riviera. This experiment was a success, with the Riviera name lingering in the market in various forms until… more»
Riviera
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
59,000 Mile Boattail Survivor! 1972 Buick Riviera
Riviera, as it was called, began as a trim level in Buick’s lineup denoting a two-door pillarless hardtop body. The name was chosen because it reminded all those who gaze upon it of the allure and affluence of the… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1974 Buick Riviera With 6,489 Original Miles!
When the owner of this 1974 Buick Riviera discovered it hidden away in a barn in 1996, it has a genuine 5,400 miles on the clock. It had occupied that spot for more than 17-years when the original owner’s… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One-Family Owned 1958 Buick Special Riviera
Okay Mr. Peabody, set the Wayback Machine to 1958 and cue the Happy Days theme song. Here’s a sharp-looking, sparkling survivor with no gaps on its resume. The seller shares that this Buick was purchased new in Nampa, Idaho… more»
Jan 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Boattail Garage Find: 1973 Buick Riviera
Buick threw caution to the wind for the redesign of the third generation Riviera in 1971. Styling was a radical departure from prior editions, going with a pronounced “boattail” look in the rear whose curved rear window was a… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo-Charged V-6: 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
Sixth-generation Buick Riviera’s were built from 1979-85. For most of the run, you could get them with a turbo-charged V-6, which was renamed the T-Type in 1981. This two-owner car is from the last year of this collection of… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Bad Boat Tail: 1971 Buick Riviera 455
The early ‘70s Buick Riviera is known for its boat-tail styling in the rear and a fastback roofline that was inspired by the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe. Unlike the Corvette, the Riviera was a full-size personal luxury automobile… more»
Dec 23, 2020 • For Sale • 40 Comments
One-Owner Boat-Tail: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick was an early entrant into the personal luxury car space, launching the Riviera in 1963. It would remain a fixture in that GM division’s line-up through 1999 (except for 1994). The third generation rolled out for 1971 and… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
40K Mile 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type Turbo
We have seen a few Oldsmobile Toronados of the 1979 to 1985 era here over the last few years but not as many Rivieras. These were gorgeous and luxurious cars when they were new and they still are today…. more»
Nov 14, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1972 Buick Riviera Riviera 455 Survivor
The 1973 Buick Riviera is just a cool car. I can’t believe that you could walk into a Buick showroom in 1973 and buy this much car with style and power. With just over 2 days remaining in the… more»
Oct 28, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
VentiPorts: 1957 Buick Super Riviera
Generally when the name “Riviera” is invoked, an image of Bill Mitchell’s 1963 outstanding design surfaces. But actually, the name was used earlier than ’63 and applied to different upscale models like the Roadmaster and today’s subject, a 1957… more»
Oct 16, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1964 Buick Riviera
We don’t see many 1st Generation Buick Rivieras here at Barn Finds, and those that do appear are usually in need of some major work. This 1964 model looks like it could be a good one. It presents well… more»
Oct 7, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Boat-Tail Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
In 1963, Buick introduced its first personal luxury car, the Riviera. It was popular throughout the rest of the decade. The third generation (1971-73) saw a redesign that brought about the rebirth of boat-tail styling (remember the Auburn?), which… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Carport Find: 1963 Buick Riviera
Although one could argue that the Pontiac Grand Prix had this honor, the Buick Riviera was General Motors’ first personal luxury car. The design for 1963 was from the ground up and pioneered the GM E- platform. The Riviera… more»
Jun 19, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
455 Survivor: 1973 Buick Riviera GS Stage 1
Since the personal luxury car has been out of production for more than a decade, those looking for a brand-new example are out of luck. However, if you’d consider a survivor example, an anonymous Barn Finds reader may have… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Gold Edition!? 1964 Buick Riviera
UPDATE 5/6/2020 – This Gold Edition Riviera ended up getting bid up to $14,199, but it appears the buyer backed out as the car has now been relisted here on eBay. This time it’s being offered with a BIN… more»
