68 riviera passenger door mirror

[mach1]

Does anyone know if these mirrors were an option,

if so are they still available or does anyone have a good second hand one for sale.

Thanks Felix

[jj5794]

Felix,

 

A passenger door mirror was a dealer, not factory, option.

 

They are the same for 1968 and 1969, fit all Buick models of those years and have flat glass.

 

The mirrors come up from time to time on eBay.  The NOS ones will typically sell for several hundred dollars.  Used, of course, go for less depending on condition.  They were reproduced a few years back although I understand the mirrors are no longer available as such.

 

They are the mirror image (pardon the pun) of the standard, non-remote, driver door mirror.  They do look somewhat different from the remote driver door mirror as the remote left hand mirror has a thicker housing in order to accommodate the swivel glass.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Jim Vesely

BCA # 39477

ROA # 7437

 

 

[rivgs]

Original Parts Group has a reproduction passenger side mirror for $212.99.

 

[mach1]

Thanks for the info

[68RIVGS]

The exterior left hand, drivers rear view mirror (#981301) was 'standard equipment' on all models Felix.

The remote control, outside left hand, drivers rear view mirror ( # 981299), was a $9.48 1968 factory option you could order with a new car.

There was also a right hand, passenger side, exterior mirror available (#981300), which are very scarce, and almost 'unobtainium' !

Like most NOS items, they will command big $$$ - if your fortunate enough to find one !

'Good Used' is probably your best source. They were made from 'pot-metal' and chrome plated and were very prone to pitting,

so ask for good photos if your buying 'good used'! The 'repro' right hand, passenger mirrors (...made in a small quantity) are no longer available. 

As stated by jj5794, the '68 and '69 models used the same exterior mirrors.  

Edited December 18, 2016 by 68RIVGS (see edit history)

[mach1]

Thanks for the info Randy