Guest Simons83Rivy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hi everyone!This is Simon from Germany, and I'm the proud new owner of a 1983 Buick Riviera ASC Convertible in Red Firemist.Since in Germany we have a special regulation, I can have my beauty registered as a heritage car next year, when it turns (exactly) 30 years.Now here is my problem: The original title only says 1983 as the year of manufacture, no month given... I know the officials won't like that. I thought maybe with the identification number I might find out more details (I'd also love to know if the convertibles were numbered, since there were only 3,898 made and which number mine was) but I weren't successful yet.maybe someone could help me out with that?The VIN is: 1G4AZ67Y0DE429250I'd appreciate any hint...Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hum, there is a sticker at the end of the drivers door that has tires sizes etc and it will have a month/year of manufacture but it's very possible it is missing or so badly tained with water and such that the lettering has faded. Some titles in the US have the manufacturers date. The VIN will not tell you the date nor the sequence the convertible was produced. You could start with the last state that it was titled in and request a title history which may lead you to many other states to do the same in until you get a copy of the origin of title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jwdtenn Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 With the VIN, you can order a copy of the original GM invoice. Invoices for Buicks from 1982 and newer are available for a price of $50 each. The invoice will show the options, the shipping date from the factory and the dealer to which the car was originally delivered. Go to:Yahoo! Small Business: Web Hosting, Domain Registration, E-commerce & Emailto download the form to fill out and mail to Allied Vaughn. This should provide alot of useful information on your Riviera. I got a copy of the original invoice for my 1985 Riviera from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jwdtenn Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Sorry. For some reason the web link that I included with the last reply did not go through.Search for:GM media archiveand you will find how you can apply for a copy of your Riviera's original invoice.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerRivFan Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This is good advice. I did the same for my '84 convertible and found out what dealer the car was originally delivered to, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Here is the link. That's great to know!GM Media Archive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 If you're willing to take a chance and remove the driver's seat, you might find a build seat stapled to the springs on the underside of the seat. I've found a couple of sheets there. The build sheet should also have the dates on it.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alfredgee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 ASC placed a sticker with the month of conversion on my 1983 convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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