RivNut Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I'm willing to try to start an ongoing thread that would alert any prospective buyers to what I would call deals on earlier Rivieras that a person might not otherwise find. I'd also think that it could be used to ask others who are looking to see what's in areas to which they don't have access unless they're willing to look at every city that has a Craigslist. Don't post anything other than a title and a link. You're not responsible for anything other than letting others know what's out there. It's up to them to make contact and get details. I'll start with this one: a 1966 Gran Sport in Cole Camp, Missouri (Central close to the Lake of the Ozarks.) http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5822062304.html Edited December 10, 2020 by RivNut (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 1964 Rogersville, MO (Near Springfield) http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5818110724.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 If that 66 GS was near me, I'd have already shown up with a cash in hand offer, trailer with winch, a jack and a set of wheels/tires. That is an awesome parts car especially if the block is not cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 It is a pity it has been let go, that 66 is a desirable car with bucket seats and centre console, just how they should be! A great parts car or an awesome project for someone. ( but not me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Since I started looking at Craigslist I have been very entertained by the pictures of cars the sellers post. (My kids say I am a little too easy to entertain.) I keep seeing picture and thinking "Couldn't you just move that car three feet so it's not sunk in the ground?" Then I get to wishing I had saved some of the sunken treasures or the interiors full of trash and garbage. October 2nd I created a folder called "Sunk In". Thank you! I have added another picture. Bernie Sunk In contributions welcomed at bernie@berniedaily.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 For those of you who may be looking for something unique to the Riviera world, here's a picture of a '75 Riviera with the webs in the rally wheels painted red from the factory. It's on the Appleton, WI Craigslist but you'll have to misspell Riviera to find it. Type in Riveria. That spelling plus 'buick rivera' will get you untold results you won't get by spelling it correctly. 48K; not a bad ride for $2,500. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadShark Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 1963 Buick Riviera with 401 Nail Head - $3800 (Springfield Taxachusetts) https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5798270997.html 1971 Buick Riviera GS - $15000 (west barnstable) https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5808144844.html 1968 Buick Riviera - price reduced - $12500 (West Springfield) https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5771334435.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) 1967 Buick Riviera GS project - $3500 (Fort Myers) http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/5840078534.html Man - if I had the time I'd scoop this up just for the GS parts!!! Edited October 22, 2016 by PWB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yeah, I would of course need to inspect that 67 GS in person to check GS status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The 66 GS is an interesting find. Loaded up but no power windows. The steering wheel is cracked but the precious horn bar is still intact. Amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Good idea Ed. I'm not crazy about pinning a lot of stuff to the top but this may have value. Let me know if you want me to pin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Will do. It will depend on what kind of reaction it gets. If we were to post every Riviera for sale across the continent, it would be very busy. If we only list projects, and what we'd consider to be good deals, then it might not be as popular. Time will tell. Thanks for your considerations. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Keep contributing and it will stay high on the list. I will try to help. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/5830684771.html Nice looking car, but the photographer appears to be dressed like a Fiat owner. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 1963 local to me. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5773719118.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Imperial62 said: Finally, a car I can afford and want to won. Love the color, originality. I would need someone local to go check it out because I am in Iowa. Agree -- this one seems like a bargain for someone looking for a 2nd gen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 22 minutes ago, JZRIV said: 1963 local to me. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5773719118.html Ah, I can just picture this car with a 'screamin' chick'... ...er, I mean Buick hawk sprawled on the hood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yea I thought same thing. At least he saved the original hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, Imperial62 said: Pat This kind of project - 10-15 years ago - would have been sold yesterday. Today's culture devalues these projects because it would take $50,000 to restore a $15,000 car. But man, that is so tempting. I would do a color change, to a dark plum or such. Supposedly, this car could be parted for $2000 or so. My concern with any Riviera like this is who does the upholstery? Those buckets and rear seats - are they being kit reproduced or do you have to get shop to do them? OPGI sells a fantastic deluxe set. Dead on perfect. (Black, anyway) I can send ya pics. Don't know about the other colors. Edited October 19, 2016 by PWB typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, JZRIV said: 1963 local to me. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5773719118.html Nice! Wow, New Ken - I work there a lot! We'll have to meet up one day - JZ. See that masterpiece of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 15 hours ago, Imperial62 said: My concern with any Riviera like this is who does the upholstery? Those buckets and rear seats - are they being kit reproduced or do you have to get shop to do them? I've found that you can usually find a competent upholster in most cities that can easily replicate any interior if they have something from which to work. If there's anything left of the original, then they can reproduce what you need. I've found it easier / less expensive to sometimes just have the panels that are worn replaced rather than going for a complete re-po kit. On my '65, only the "seat buns" are worn. I got a quote to replace only those panels and use the backs and sides from the originals and it was much cheaper than buying a complete kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 That upholstery comment just reminded me of the driver's seat upper upholstery I bought from Clark's two years ago. Time sure flies. I guess I better get that job done, too. Oh, it looks great. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 My contribution https://nwga.craigslist.org/cto/5794794152.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This '83 showed up on my local Craigslist... http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5820339619.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBoss Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1983 in Brooklyn http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/5787632043.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBoss Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1978 in Queens http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/5810273093.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBoss Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1968 in Long Island http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/5787201704.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, BuickBoss said: 1978 in Queens http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/5810273093.html These make really nice drivers, especially on the highway. This one is equipped with a 403 Oldsmobile engine (6.6 liter), TH400 transmission, and rear wheel drive. Edited October 20, 2016 by RivNut effing predictive text (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dialtone Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) 1964 in Southern California http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5837769502.html In case you were wondering. It's my Rivi up for sale. Just want to say thank you to everyone on these forums for you help and sharing of knowledge. Especially you Ed, you were great help to me ugh not sure why everything is underlined in the post, sorry Edited October 20, 2016 by Dialtone hmmm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Next thing on your agenda is to turn that battery 180° so the positive battery terminal is not so close to the inner panel on the hood. Yikes if they make contact - blows the whole wiring harness and everything attachedone, The U in the task bar is 'on' making everything underlined. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Sometimes it doesn't damage the harness. The car just shuts off when the post welds to the hood. Then when you get out to open the hood, you get to the front corner and there is this big "Boom". Then liquid runs out of the bottom of the car just ahead of the left front wheel. Back before cell phones you had to leave your wife and new born baby in the car (he's 34 now) and find a phone to call a friend with a chain. That is one of a few ways I know how to blow up a battery. My Wife only knows two and doesn't know the full details of either. Bernie Edited October 21, 2016 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 When mine "made contact" most of the stuff under hood was toasted. I think the interior wires were saved because of the way the p.o. wired in an amp meter. The gauge was destroyed but once it blew, nothing down stream was affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) 1968 Buick Riviera - Astonishing Unrestored - $23000 (Phoenix) http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5824397749.html I'm in Phoenix tonight if you want me to check it Edited October 21, 2016 by PWB typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Man oh man, a dark plum, with plum interior would be so RICH looking If I owned one, it would go to Paul Aikin's interior shop down south, STUNNING work, I would go with Ultra Leather, Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I want to know what's up with the '71/'72 GP under cover in the background... Edited October 21, 2016 by EmTee typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 The Riviera XX is back -- discounted $1000 from the price when it was last listed this summer. Tempting... http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5839340371.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 '67 near Orlando, Florida https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5839315593.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/21/2016 at 6:28 PM, EmTee said: The Riviera XX is back -- discounted $1000 from the price when it was last listed this summer. Tempting... http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5839340371.html In case you hadn't noticed, this car has had the bumper fillers replaced with one of the early kits. You'll notice joints in the centers of the corner pieces which totally ruins the lines of the car. The newer kits are one piece. The paint scheme was not continued properly on these fillers. My thoughts. They did this because the three color stripe decall is no longer available. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Yes Ed, I did see the fillers are not original. Even though the stripe tape is not available I don't know why they didn't at least properly paint the beige where it belongs. I'm sure someone could paint stripe to replicate the tape on the fillers. As you noted before, the 1 of 502 is a double-edged sword. With exclusivity comes impossible to find parts. I do like the wheel and interior treatment on the XX though. As far as collectability is concerned they seem to be fairly flat. Unfortunately, (or fortunately?) I don't have the space nor the means to take on another 'dependent' right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Was able to snag the 66 in Cole Camp - it is the real deal GS with MW 425 , BS transmission, and Positraction rear end . I needed the fan shroud, 4 note horns, chrome single snorkel air cleaner and a few other things for my restoration . Car had literally been sitting for 34 years in same place on the farm after 2nd owner broke a tie rod and didn't have time/money to fix it . Has 63,000 miles . Trim pieces and front bumper are good. Rear bumper has a ding that is repairable . Console is not cracked and shifter is complete . Front seat buckets are all there . If anyone needs parts , let me know and I am sure we can work out something . Ken Reed ROA 14549 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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