Chimera Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Not Mine. Hot Ride. Check it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Buick-Riviera-Gran-Sport-/282481427293?hash=item41c534835d:g:goYAAOSwcB5ZG5nD&vxp=mtr PS: Starting bid way to high considering alterations done, IMO... Edited May 17, 2017 by Chimera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) Interesting the seller indicated the block is not original Stage 1 because it does not have the XS. I believe the Riv Stage 1 should be XA. This could still be the original block but if the blocked was decked the code will be gone. Seller may not be aware of the VIN stamp to verify. If not original block, too bad. Wonder if the paint is 73 Buick Dark/Midnight green? This paint on car looks pretty dark for that. Well optioned rare GS Stage 1 though. Edited May 18, 2017 by JZRIV (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 is it possible to change front bumpers from a 71/72 onto a 73 ? I really like the look of the rear on the 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The 71/72 bumper won't conform to the flatter 73 front nose and would probably look worse. There is a modification to remove the shock absorbers and move the 73 bumper tighter to car making it less bulky looking. I've seen that and it is an improvement. Agree I like rear of 73 better but front less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I agree as well. Unfortunately, the Feds had their way beginning with the 1973 model year and the stylists and engineers did the best they could do without a wholesale design change. The 71 and 72 have a much cleaner look to them. I like the rear of the 73 better though. Having the license plate in the middle gives it a balanced look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 If you have an accident at less than 5 mph, you'll be glad you have those railroad track bumpers. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Of course the 71 is considered to be the most desirable boat-tail often. One thing is for sure, if there ever is a real zombie apocalypse, get yourself a 73. The front bumper just might be the most effective bumper ever designed. I was in an accident once and the front bumper of the 73 plunged in and out with zero marks or scratches to the 73...other car??? destroyed. Also, I like how the rear license plate is centered when it comes to design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Pat Curran said: I agree as well. Unfortunately, the Feds had their way beginning with the 1973 model year and the stylists and engineers did the best they could do without a wholesale design change. The 71 and 72 have a much cleaner look to them. I like the rear of the 73 better though. Having the license plate in the middle gives it a balanced look. Ditto, rear '73 with a '71 front. Ka-pow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ka-pow! I like that .... Ahhhh I was wondering if it was the angles of the pics that had me thinking the 73 had a flatter more vertical front end, ...but there ya go... It IS different Sheesh, more money, more garage space... I could have both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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