Pat Curran

You can buy it from any source but the dealer will have to program it for you. Just make sure you have a guarantee that the item is good. The system in your car will have to be in good working order as well for the remote to work once it is programmed.

It won't work right out of the box. You will have to take your car to the dealer to have it programmed specifically for your car.

Removing the landau roof would require body work as well as paint. You may also need to remove the rear window as well to do it right. I would leave it alone if I were you. With regard to exhaust leaks, get your car up on a lift and it shouldn't be too hard to find. There may be more than one if the system is original to the car. There are a number of electronic controls in the car that you have. Your no heat issue could be electronic or mechanically related. The heater core could also be a source of the problem. I doubt you will find a new remote for the car but there is an outside chance your Buick dealer may be able to locate one for you. The 1993 was the last year for this generation Riviera. Buick did not make a 1994 Riviera. The final generation was made from 1995-1999 but the last year production ceased early in the model year.

I am a member of several clubs and by far, the Riview is the best publication of them all. It is great to see the evolution over the years, from humble beginnings to a world class publication. Hats off to the leadership and all the members who have made this possible.

It was cutting edge at the time and the same dash was shared with the Reatta. Back then though, style over function sold cars.

This was the era when GM allowed the bean counters to dictate what went out the door.

The 69 was the highest production year up to that point.

Probably all of the above. Buyers snapped up the 77 Grand Prix when they saw what the 78 looked like. With regard to the Riv, things got a little better when they grafted the longer rear end to the car. Prior to that, it looks like the stylists gave up on the rear of the car and they looked too much like the Buick Somerset and Olds Calais from a side view.

Production stats can be found on the ROA website

The 6th generation was a tough act to follow including the Toronado and Eldorado. It would be a daunting task for any marketing group to convince the buying public that buying less of a car for more money is a smart thing to do. GM realized this soon after the introduction but it took a few years before they could respond. The 85’s sold very well when word got out about the 86. It’’s difficult to be successful when you start out behind the eight ball.

It is but the boat tail rear end and roof line was eliminated in 1974 so there is a tendency to separate them.

Yes I was!

You are right Ed. The car lost its individuality during these years. The third brake light under the rear windows of the 74-76 look tacked on. At least with the Toronado, they were nicely integrated into the overall design of the car.

If I want to work and listen, I will use CD's for the convenience. If I want to relax and listen, I prefer a clean vinyl recording played on a Thorens turntable, powered by a McIntosh tube amp and listened through some Klipsch horn speakers. It is Nirvana!

Not a big market at all. Streetside has had this car for a while now. It is in beautiful shape with low miles and probably one of the nicest ones of this generation to be found. They were not a sales success when new. This would have to appeal to the right buyer for this car to sell at the current asking price. A comfortable cruiser for sure.

If you take a close look at the 63, you will see that all the lower stainless trim has been removed and the mounting holes have been filled in. Wheel well moldings have been removed as well. Not a bad looking ride but I would prefer the car with all the moldings in place.

It just sold for $78K.

You are right Jim. There are a number of little things that detract from this offering. It wouldn't take a whole lot of effort to correct some of the issues which should result in higher bids. It is not a concours condition car but is overall very presentable. The undercarriage looks solid which is a big plus. If someone wanted to take this car to number one status, you could easily spend in excess of $20K to do it. It will be interesting to see the final bid.

On BaT.

Did you notice how the car was lifted in the air for the underside shots? It certainly wasn’t by the frame. Scary! Overall a very nice car with a good history.

In a Turbo 400 or ST 400, reverse is immediately after park, then neutral and drive.

Your secret is safe Bill!

Silver interior is the "cat's meow!"

I lost count of the number of mufflers and resonators that Midas replaced on the 1964 that I owned for 24 years. I definitely got my monies worth! The same thing with my 1971 Monte Carlo which I bought new. Two years ago I brought the Monte in yet again, and this time they installed stainless steel components because they didn't want to ever see me again.

It is doubtful that you will find one. They weren't common back in the day. You may find a tag under the back seat with a trim code for the upholstery but that is not a build sheet. A window sticker and protecto-plate are more common. You can determine some of the factory installed options by de-coding the data plate on the firewall.