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Barn Finds reader Sean A is looking for ’71 or ’72 Buick Riviera and needs our help! He’s looking for one with the center console and bucket seats. If you have one or know of one that’s for sale, please let him know by replying in the comments section below. Even if you don’t have a lead, feel free to help out by searching your local craigslist, classifieds, etc. and posting what you find below. Also, if you are looking for something in particular yourself, please consider running a Want Ad here on the site so we can all try to help you find it. Happy hunting!
Can’t tell whether it has bucket seats or not, but could be worth a closer look – https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-buick-riviera/6579253604.html
Looks like it has split bench, but might be a good one – https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-buick-riviera/6579787168.html
Said to be a rusty project and there’s no photos of the interior. If it has bucket seats it might be a good parts donor – https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/72-buick-riviera/6602354889.html
Dean has one 72 with bucket seats and center console. Blackwood NJ . Armdwkids@aol.com.
I think a 63 Riv would be a better choice!
http://countryclassiccars.com/buick-riviera-1963/vehicle-details/?vin=Call%20for%20Vin10683#prettyPhoto
There is one on craigslist gulfport ms buckets and console its a 72
It would be helpful knowing the area you live unless you would consider traveling anywhere in the country. This way we could help you find one somewhat local to you.
What’s price range? Looking for project or finished car?
I saw several nice 73’s, but the 71’s and 72’s are more elusive. This one is a 72 Gran Sport, so it should have the buckets and console, but pics and info are very limited,
GOOD LUCK
https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-riviera-grand-sport/6587345728.html
I’ve been seeing this one for sale quite a while. I like the 71’s and 2’s in 73 they centered the license plate in the center of the bumper,per government mandate??? Is this true?https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/buick-riviera-boat-tail/6581018557.html
I don’t think the government mandated that the plates had to be centered. The mandate was for stronger bumpers which the 71/72 style couldn’t meet.
Tough to find a good one, but these are some pretty good suggestions. I’ve been searching on EBAY for the last 5 years for one in my budget range with the same options, but they are few and far between for sure.I’d like to take a good look at that last one for 8K. Looks like something you could work with.
Did you ever find one at a reasonable price.? like 5k or less?
Here is one in Ontario Sean, you will have to contact the seller to see if it has bucket seats.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/winnipeg/1972-riviera-boattail-classic/1358807910?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Here is a nice 1972 in Quebec.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/laval-rive-nord/buick-riviera-1972-boat-tail/1357172312?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Here’s one in Northern California, bucket seats and center console. Has rust issues, but only 3 grand.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/72-buick-riviera/6603258167.html
I’m looking for one too. 71 or 72 Riviera. Clean and in very good original condition.
Dean Rea Blackwood NJ has one buckets and center console. Email Cathy.rea@comcast.net if you are interested.