Dandy Dave Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Looks like I am officialy a Buick Family, and collector of Buicks as I have just bought my 3rd. Mr. Earl put a bug in my ear and got me thinking about a Riviera and I landed a 1982 Riviera Red Convertible. Wooo Hooooo! A Genuine, for really real, two door, rag top Buick. Buick : Riviera: eBay Motors (item 200488032800 end time Jul-02-10 18:52:38 PDT)Now, the question is, should I fly down and drive it home? Or trailer it? Looks sweet and the fellow says it runs very good but he has only put 50 or so miles on it himself. After this beautiful buy, I think I'll need to slow down a little. As it is, I think I should sell some bulldozers to make room in the shed for my latest adoption. Yep, Trading Caterpillars for Buicks. What could be finer? :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 75RivGS Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Congratulations!!... what a beautiful combination.. red (is that spectra red??) w/ white top Unfortunately no under the hood photos.Driving the Riv to NY would be my choice, but although a convertible I would still like to have that AC working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Dave,You got a fantastic deal on that car! If you can trailer it yourself that might be the best, then you can check everything out at your leisure before getting it on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Straight eight Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Agreed. I have an 85 Riv, and highly reccomend a trailer for the trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 DRIVE, DRIVE, DRIVE, where's your sense of adventure???Maybe toss the latest BCA membership roster in your bag just in case you need a hand somewhere.Nice looking car Dave, bet it goes as well as it looks - wouldn't worry about the non working A/C but a bit of music would be nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Way to go Dave. I hope you have it running well and can make the trip to Easthampton, MA in September.Keep those bulldozers away from the cars.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Agree with Stuart. DRIVE. Beautiful car. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Great car to drive. I would take it somewhere to have the tire balance checked BEFORE you start off back home just so the drive is smooth. Those cars can be sensitive to tire imbalance(the convertibles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Sweet ride Dave............!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Dave. Very nice looking BUICK like John said bring it to Easthampton a very nice place to show off that beautiful Buick and if you're real nice I will bring you a working radio as a gift. How can you beat that a great show put on by the minute Man and the radio and of course a good shot at a nice trophy for that car. See you there. Have a great Buick day Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've decided to have it transported home rather than go after it. Too much work going on right now and I cannot drive there, pick it up, and trailer it home cheeper than they can ship it for. I hired a company called One Shot Auto Transport LLC. Anyone deal with them before? They should be picking it up about Saturday, and It will be a Two or Three day ride depending on the route. Shipping charge is $650 on an open carrier. Ey ey Captians, Frank and John, I will try to make the East Hampton Show with this beauty. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 I got a message last night that the 82 Riviera is loaded and on it's way home. Should Arrive about Monday or so. Woooo Hoooooo! Stay tuned for photos on arrival day gang. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Waiting with bated breath. [whatever that means] Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It means you done drank from the worm tin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Dandy you are going to like that car. I have an 84 and it is great for crusing around. I love the Reatta but when you have to take the grandkids the Riviera is a must. They are quiet with the top up and the AC on when it is really hot out.Have a good time with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 SWEET Car! I really like it!Good luck getting the AC working...even with the drop top, we need it this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 It means you done drank from the worm tin...LOL..... A little beer in the worm tin would not be any worse than drinking your way to the worm in the bottom of the Tequila bottle........ Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 How is the show in Easthampton? Is it worth a 5 hour (one way) drive? I'm thinking about going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 I went a few years ago and took the 15. I had a good time with plenty of Buicks to look at and very friendly folks. John S. could give you a better Idea as to how many Buicks turn up on average. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 LOL..... A little beer in the worm tin would not be any worse than drinking your way to the worm in the bottom of the Tequila bottle........ Dandy Dave!I disagree...I never remember eating the worm at the bottom of the tequila bottle but I don't think I could ever forget drinking beer from a worm "tin". What the heck is a worm tin anyhow. We call them cans or buckets down here....So have they delivered the SpeedoRivi yet. Of course all y'all know we're gonna have to suffer through pictures of DD in his Speedos laying all over the hood of the car when he gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Can / bucket / tin / whatever. When you dig worms for fishing bait, you need to put them somewhere...in the old pictures / paintings, it was always a tin can.Would that qualify for Girls on Buicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's finnally here..... Yep, I'm a Buick Collector Now. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Looks really nice...you seemed to get a great deal on that thing! I've never bought a car without looking at it...are you pretty happy with how it turned out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Congrats Dave...it never quite seems entirely real until it is in your possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) I put plates on it and took it for a ride yesterday. It has a few squeaks and needs some TLC in some areas but it drives and rides like a dream. Yep, I'm Happy. It is basically rust free, floor pans and all. Mechanical stuff does not scare me as I can fix anything on it myself. What a ride Baby. All I need now is a Ten Gallon Hat and a Cigar. Dandy Dave! Edited July 20, 2010 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 What a ride Baby. All I need now is a Ten Gallon Hat and a Cigar. Dandy Dave!wheew, I was afraid you were gonna add Speedos to that list. CONGRATS DAVE. Looks like a fun car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 All I need now is a Ten Gallon Hat and a Cigar. Dandy Dave!...and a blond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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