RivNut 4,071 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 I was looking at the invoice on my tablet - very small print. Then I looked at it on my desk top and see that it is probably ZZ - Riviera Silver Green. I’m not used to seeing Z’s written with the British dash through the middle. I also found green as an option for the stratosphere bench seat. It all makes sense now, other than the appraiser’s description. Link to post Share on other sites
MasonLucas 12 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1996 Buick Riviera Coupe Red FWD Automatic On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Buick-Riviera/274703442402? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
J3Studio 373 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 5 hours ago, MasonLucas said: 1996 Buick Riviera Coupe Red FWD Automatic On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Buick-Riviera/274703442402? Paint looks good, color meets my preference, seems to have the sunroof. Only 2,708 miles away … 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fred C Post 1 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 73 riviera on Facebook. Forgotten projects and parts: $8000 Link to post Share on other sites
RichardR 11 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1965 Riviera GS on Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/buick/riviera/2469018.html I am somewhat new to the Riviera world, and am actually looking for a '63-'64, but this one is interesting. It appears to be a a color change (Sahara Mist) and lacks A/C, both of which are deal breakers for me. My question to the more knowledgeable among you is: how can one tell if this is a true Gran Sport? And what do you make of the asking price if it's a real GS? Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Curran 407 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) This car does have the LX code stamped on the engine and the VIN matches the engine and car. This car needs a fair amount of work both inside and out and the price seems a bit high for the work it needs but some may see it another way. The floors and inner rockers have had rust repair done to them and not done to a high standard. The Gran Sport emblems are the early production small ones and the rear one is in the wrong place. It should be under the Riviera script. The transmission should have a BS code and the car should have positraction. The positraction tag on the rear diff of this car is missing but sometimes that happens. I looks like some liberties have been taken with this car but it could be a diamond in the rough for the right individual. Edited March 5 by Pat Curran update content (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
kegart 54 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 It's a shame that the dash was carved up for a tape player. I had look again, I think it's a 4 track. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Curran 407 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 37 minutes ago, kegart said: It's a shame that the dash was carved up for a tape player. I had look again, I think it's a 4 track. Kevin I believe you are right about it being a 4 track. Muntz sold a bunch of these back in the day but I can't tell if it is a Muntz unit or not. I had seen a 63 with the same unit mounted in the same place at a regional gathering I hosted some years back. Link to post Share on other sites
RichardR 11 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Thank you gentlemen for these insights, it is appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
JZRIV 1,559 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) Original exterior color was Sahara Mist. The more I look at the floor repair the more it appears to be of very inferior craftsmanship. Certainly I've seen worse but considering the price of the car I'd expect better. Its too bad because a car like this would justify doing it right but everyone has a budget and differing perception of what's "right" Doesn't look like anything was touched/rebuilt on the chassis and suspension. At least not for decades. That can be a good thing, again only if the price reflects it because there a lot of work there to bring it up to reliable condition. Its irrelevant but isn't that a stamping error on the POP for the transmission. Has a T instead of an S. Not really that uncommon I don't think. Edited March 5 by JZRIV (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
psychostang 71 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Did anyone notice the tyrap holding the parking brake pedal to the release handle? I wouldn't give $15k for this car. There are a lot of hidden issues. Plus, no A/C, oilpan and trans pan are seriously rusted. Axle has a pinion seal leak. Everything is seriously rusted on chassis suspension steering and parts of exhaust. Not to mention the wrong badges for a 2nd week of Dec. build. Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,071 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 There is a lot yet to be done to this car to bring it to the asking price. The wood in the door panels shows signs of weathering, and if I’m not mistaken, the seats have been recovered in a vinyl not representative of the true saddle color. To me these are the OPGI “wanna be” covers. The color is a mottled blend of two shades rather than a solid color. Link to post Share on other sites
psychostang 71 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Oh and of course we have to have the proverbial broken horn bar steering wheel I just have a feeling that if anyone buys this car, they are going to be dissapointed at that price. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 On 3/3/2021 at 9:10 AM, J3Studio said: Paint looks good, color meets my preference, seems to have the sunroof. Only 2,708 miles away … John, distance is no obstacle in persuit of the right Riviera! 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MasonLucas 12 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1972 Buick Riviera super low mile unmolested original survivor collector On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Buick-Riviera/203295499384? Link to post Share on other sites
J3Studio 373 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) On 3/6/2021 at 9:22 PM, NC1968Riviera said: John, distance is no obstacle in pursuit of the right Riviera! 😀 Mike, on further inspection, it does not seem to have the sunroof. Nice to see eighth-generation Rivieras that aren't white or beige, though. Edited March 8 by J3Studio (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
1965rivgs 776 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 On 3/5/2021 at 9:22 AM, RichardR said: 1965 Riviera GS on Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/buick/riviera/2469018.html I am somewhat new to the Riviera world, and am actually looking for a '63-'64, but this one is interesting. It appears to be a a color change (Sahara Mist) and lacks A/C, both of which are deal breakers for me. My question to the more knowledgeable among you is: how can one tell if this is a true Gran Sport? And what do you make of the asking price if it's a real GS? This car is likely an original dual quad 425 car (actually more rare than the GS) but someone has added the small GS emblems to the body which explains why the rear emblem is on the wrong side of the car. There is a possibility the ProtectoPlate has a mistake on it regarding the trans code but that would be exceptional. I have, however, seen a handful of ProtectoPlate mistakes. A pic of the trans tag would determine whether my suspicions are correct. Tom Mooney Link to post Share on other sites
J3Studio 373 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 22 hours ago, 1965rivgs said: This car is likely an original dual quad 425 car (actually more rare than the GS) but someone has added the small GS emblems to the body which explains why the rear emblem is on the wrong side of the car. Ooog … Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 For any 1968 or 1969 owners looking for parts, I have posted several parts on Facebook Marketplace for the Fayetteville, NC area. You will also find the parts listed in the FB 1968 - 1969 Buick Riviera and the ROA Cars and Parts groups. Discounts available for mentioning this ad on anything you see that tickets your fancy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MasonLucas 12 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1969 Buick Riviera Nice On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Buick-Riviera-Nice/393178467156? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,071 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Facebook Marketplace New York $1,000 no base, no nut Not mine, just passing it along 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,936 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Looks kinda rough in addition to being incomplete... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VintageClassicMan 0 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 ISO of 1966 Riviera spinner hubcaps. Jess (925) 354-7212 Link to post Share on other sites
MasonLucas 12 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1972 Buick Riviera Coupe Grey RWD Automatic boattail On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Buick-Riviera-boattail/393183329796? Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 21 hours ago, VintageClassicMan said: ISO of 1966 Riviera spinner hubcaps. Jess (925) 354-7212 @Turbinator might have what you are looking for. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/11/2021 at 2:34 AM, MasonLucas said: 1969 Buick Riviera Nice On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Buick-Riviera-Nice/393178467156? US $11,211.00 [ 24 bids ] Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 18 hours ago, MasonLucas said: 1972 Buick Riviera Coupe Grey RWD Automatic boattail On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Buick-Riviera-boattail/393183329796? I asked the seller "What does the undercarriage look like? Any previous flood damage or bad rust issues?" Answers: No upper body rust just lower panels. Solid car looks good runs good. It’s garage kept and barely driven. The undercarriage is fairly good just a little surface rust from the car being driven in snow over the years. Whoever buys it I recommend body & paint job to give it the car show look it needs. Edited March 16 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Curran 407 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 53 minutes ago, NC1968Riviera said: @Turbinator might have what you are looking for. I have a set of driver quality ones if you have an interest. Thanks. Pat Curran 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PWB 580 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 4 hours ago, Pat Curran said: I have a set of driver quality ones if you have an interest. Thanks. Pat Curran I’m looking for a nice PO2 no caps. You have one? Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,494 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Wire Hubcaps seen on Riviera group on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuickRivieraOwners/permalink/3701619836553851/ Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Curran 407 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, PWB said: I’m looking for a nice PO2 no caps. You have one? No, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
crowvet 179 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 For sale in Salem Oregon, not mine just passing it on https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1448510908827367/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MasonLucas 12 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1969 Buick Riviera Red Auto On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Buick-Riviera/393202889584? Link to post Share on other sites
Schmiddy 409 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) Question for a good friend of mine: We live in Switzerland and he is selling his great Riviera '65. I just wonder, how much $ (+/-) this car could achieve in the US... The car is in deed in a perfect shape and he is asking 74k (wich in my opinion is a bit too much). Here is the link to the selling platform with different pics:https://www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/buick-riviera-coupe-occasion?vehid=8412947 and here a YouTube vid: Thank you for your realistic assessments (and reasons). Greetings, Schmiddy Edited March 19 by Schmiddy (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
tbg22 0 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Beautiful boat tail Riv GS just popped up on ebay, single family owner, nice car I am not a boat tail guy but this one belongs here, so a some that appreciates these might grab it https://www.ebay.com/itm/233938422458 Link to post Share on other sites
JZRIV 1,559 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 10 hours ago, tbg22 said: Beautiful boat tail Riv GS just popped up on ebay, single family owner, nice car I am not a boat tail guy but this one belongs here, so a some that appreciates these might grab it https://www.ebay.com/itm/233938422458 This is an incredible car I would love to have. I expect it to bid up pretty high Edited March 22 by JZRIV (see edit history) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheTaxMan 6 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, JZRIV said: This is an incredible car I would love to have. I expect it to bid up pretty high Will definitely be interesting to see how much it goes for. Already up over $16K with more than 6 days left. Looks like a very nice car. Link to post Share on other sites
psychostang 71 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Maybe someone can use these: https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/wto/d/fort-monmouth-65-riviera-center-caps/7276298563.html Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,071 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, psychostang said: Maybe someone can use these: https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/wto/d/fort-monmouth-65-riviera-center-caps/7276298563.html Hopefully any interested bidder realizes these are centers for the 79 - 85 Riviera wire wheel covers. 😳 Link to post Share on other sites
psychostang 71 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I let the seller know this. Link to post Share on other sites
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