cjp69 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) I am looking to buy a real nice 71 Riviera (not a 72/73, 71 only), original or restored car. By a real nice done car, I mean it is ready to get in the car take it for a 3 hour drive with no issues and enter it into a show and be one of the nicer cars there. Not looking for a car needing paint, body work, interior work, extensive detailing. I realize I am being picky. I am not looking for a nice $10k. I know what I am looking for will cost more than that. I have seen most that are advertised and look frequently at the ROA Classifieds, ebay, craigslist, etc. If you have one or know of one that currently isn't advertised, that can be bought, please let me know! Something of this caliber would be great ( I missed buying this one last year). Thanks in advance, Chris Edited June 8, 2018 by cjp69 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftman Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Well, you have to be a big fan of green, but if you check out Kansas City CL, there is a clean 71 listed for 15.5k ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, Giftman said: Well, you have to be a big fan of green, but if you check out Kansas City CL, there is a clean 71 listed for 15.5k ask. I saw this yesterday but I didn't think that it lived up to expectations. It needs some detailing in the engine bay. Problems with the power window switch It's a pretty basic car. Bench seat and wheel covers. If there's an interest, here's the link. https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-buick-boat-tail-riviera/6401682385.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, RivNut said: I saw this yesterday but I didn't think that it lived up to expectations. It needs some detailing in the engine bay. Problems with the power window switch It's a pretty basic car. Bench seat and wheel covers. If there's an interest, here's the link. https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-buick-boat-tail-riviera/6401682385.html Ed is correct, does not live up to expectations, I am looking for something nicer. And it is too much green. That one has been for sale for several months. Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Ok, up the ante....Wow! .https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Buick-Riviera-GS-63k-Original-Always-Garaged/263434678675?hash=item3d55ee3193:g:ihwAAOSwK~RaD4t4&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) I had a used car salesman tell me one time that "there's an a$$ for every seat!" This seller just waiting for him to show up. Edited January 15, 2018 by RivNut *** (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 10:53 AM, cjp69 said: still looking ...maybe you'll need to eliminate one of your '61s to make room??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 hours ago, EmTee said: ...maybe you'll need to eliminate one of your '61s to make room??? I already did, I sold this one to a friend of mine this summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Dang! (I really like the white one, though... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 3 hours ago, EmTee said: Dang! (I really like the white one, though... ) I would sell that one too, I rarely drive it, just sits in the storage garage behind another guy's car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Hmmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 I would also sell / trade my 55 if it helped to get a nice 71 Riviera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 ttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 10:43 AM, cjp69 said: I would sell that one too, I rarely drive it, just sits in the storage garage behind another guy's car. It's probably a good thing that you're located on the opposite side of the continent from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 14 hours ago, EmTee said: It's probably a good thing that you're located on the opposite side of the continent from me! If only I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I wouldn't have to sell anything, lol. :>) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 ???????? https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/riviera-1971-buick/6461220937.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks Ed, I saw that one last week, not quite at the level I am looking for. In talking with a few guys who know more about these than I do, I also believe the interior has been redone, and is not the correct fabric? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi Chris, From cruising the Buick forums I see you are always taking time to help connect buyers with sellers so here goes...there was a burgundy/white boatail GS advertised about 40 miles west of Chicago for a couple of months but I no longer see the craigs list ad. I saw the car months ago (actually years ago before the owner passed away) when the car was posted for sale. I wasnt interested in a boatail but visited for other items but it looked like a pretty nice car with fresh paint/restoration. Do you know the car? If still for sale I may be available to inspect the car for you. Send me a PM and let me know...sooner rather than later as I am planning to be close the the car`s location in the next week. Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob71GS Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 16 hours ago, cjp69 said: Thanks Ed, I saw that one last week, not quite at the level I am looking for. In talking with a few guys who know more about these than I do, I also believe the interior has been redone, and is not the correct fabric? You are absolutely correct that the interior has been redone and not in the correct fabric. Bob Bonto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 10 hours ago, 1965rivgs said: Hi Chris, From cruising the Buick forums I see you are always taking time to help connect buyers with sellers so here goes...there was a burgundy/white boatail GS advertised about 40 miles west of Chicago for a couple of months but I no longer see the craigs list ad. I saw the car months ago (actually years ago before the owner passed away) when the car was posted for sale. I wasnt interested in a boatail but visited for other items but it looked like a pretty nice car with fresh paint/restoration. Do you know the car? If still for sale I may be available to inspect the car for you. Send me a PM and let me know...sooner rather than later as I am planning to be close the the car`s location in the next week. Tom Mooney Thanks Tom, message sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, bob71GS said: You are absolutely correct that the interior has been redone and not in the correct fabric. Bob Bonto Thanks Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cjp69 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi Chris, Still trying to get together with the owner of the `72 I mentioned to you. We have experienced a couple of heavy snowfalls so I think everyone is basically digging out. Will let you know... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks Tom. I have a few friends in IL and heard about the snow you guys got. That is more than we get in an entire winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 ttt for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giftman Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/71-buick-riviera/6497674663.html Realize it's a far cry from perfect....doesn't seem like a bad deal depending..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Giftman said: https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/71-buick-riviera/6497674663.html Realize it's a far cry from perfect....doesn't seem like a bad deal depending..... Thanks, I say that one, but I am looking for one nicer than that, definitely don't want to buy a car I need to do rust repair on and repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 6 hours ago, cjp69 said: Thanks, I say that one, but I am looking for one nicer than that, definitely don't want to buy a car I need to do rust repair on and repaint. Ahhh C'mon Chris, where is your sense of adventure. Afraid of paint prison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 15 hours ago, JZRIV said: Ahhh C'mon Chris, where is your sense of adventure. Afraid of paint prison? lol, no desire or patience for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, cjp69 said: lol, no desire or patience for it! Your patience for finding the one you're wishing for might out distance the patience needed to restore one. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, RivNut said: Your patience for finding the one you're wishing for might out distance the patience needed to restore one. ? True, I don't mind that though, at least I am not spending money while I am looking. :>) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Still looking! Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfgeek Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Probably not nice enough but here you go: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePage_false_0&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c8424&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c8426&zip=32940&distance=50000&searchChanged=true&showNegotiable=true&modelChanged=undefined&filtersModified=true#listing=209626681 I called them. They are asking $18.9K. Edited June 8, 2018 by surfgeek (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 That is a NICE car, if I was in the market for a boat tail I'd be all over that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 photos look digitally enhanced to me, hard to tell how nice it is. Car looks like one that was on CL awhile back, but can't tell for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 unaltered photos https://www.proxibid.com/aspr/1971-Buick-Riviera/42142643/LotDetail.asp?lid=42142643&scrollLocationOnCatalog=662.4000244140625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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