The personal luxury coupe genre is something that doesn’t really exist anymore. Sure, you can get a Bentley Continental or a Rolls-Royce Wraith, but what about us plebeians? Buicks are (very) nice, but they don’t cost as much (or… more»
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Driving 455: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Third Generation Buick Riviera is a range that stands out in the crowd. Colloquially known as the “boat-tail” model, its looks tended to polarize potential buyers. Its radical appearance didn’t help its sales, and the fact that the… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1963 Buick Riviera
When potential buyers begin their search for a classic car to park in their garage, a vehicle with a long-term ownership history is always reassuring. That generally indicates that the car in question has been treated with respect because… more»
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Original 403: 1978 Buick Riviera
The 1978 model year marked the end of the line for one traditional piece of engineering on the Buick Riviera. Since the badge debuted in the 1963 model year, every Riviera had featured a rear-wheel-drive configuration. From 1979, that… more»
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Supercharged V6: 1998 Buick Riviera
Finding an affordable daily driver that comes with a touch of luxury can be a challenging assignment. However, that appears to be what is on offer with this 1998 Buick Riviera. It presents well, and its supercharged V6 engine… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Riviera
Some classic cars will blend like a chameleon into the background, while there are others where the styling is so bold and daring that they will stand out a mile away. The 1972 Buick Riviera undoubtedly fits into the… more»
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Sitting Out Back! 1970 Buick Riviera 455
Buick dived into the personal luxury car market in 1963 and immediately struck gold. Perhaps because not only were they luxurious automobiles, but they were also powerful machines with some of the biggest engines that Buick offered. The honeymoon… more»
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Clamshell Barn Find! 1965 Buick Riviera
The Riviera was Buick’s entry into the personal luxury space, something akin to the Ford Thunderbird…but–dare I say–better. It was bigger, had more power, and arguably better styling. The Riviera began as a trim level on Buick’s earlier models… more»
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Boat-tail Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera as a personal luxury car in 1963 and it remained part of the line-up for the rest of the 20th Century. While most people think of the late 1950s when it comes to unusual styling,… more»
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Original 425: 1964 Buick Riviera
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
