Vehicle Description
This 1985 Buick Riviera is a turbocharged convertible with a story
to tell. After all, this is like the Buick Grand National's more
luxurious droptop cousin, and it was this special series that
helped revive ragtops at General Motors. But these Buicks remained
a rare sight (less than 50 turbo convertibles were sold in 1985)
because of the exceptionally high base price.
This has been a garaged treasure all its life, and you'll know it
the moment you see the original Red Firemist paint. This one has
the kind of features and rarity that will make it a survivor hit at
any car show. After all, these were almost like owning a custom car
backed by a factory warranty. Few people were willing to pay nearly
double the price to pluck a car off the assembly line and let the
professionals at ASC do their droptop magic. That's why this
special Buick has been cared for so well and the sheetmetal has
stayed laser straight. This level of care goes right down to the
details with the trim running down the sides and the pinstripe that
perfectly highlights the gentle curves of the 6th generation
Riviera. And that pinstripe is particularly attractive with the
matching white roof in place. The chrome is bright and shiny, the
rubber bumper fillers are in excellent condition, and all the
emblems and lenses are beautifully clear. It even still wears its
more aggressive T-type turbine wheel covers reserved for these rare
turbo models.
These were top of the line Buicks that reached into Cadillac
territory, and so burgundy leather came standard inside. The full
package still looks amazing, which tells you this was not left with
its top off too long on sunny days. The handsome bucket seats
strike a nice balance between armchair comfortable and individual
support. The burled walnut veneer is some of the most handsome trim
for any car in the 80s, and as expected with such an expensive
convertible, it came loaded. This includes power windows, power
convertible top, power locks, cruise control, power driver's seat,
and a factory AM/FM/cassette stereo. Plus, there's automatic
climate control with air conditioning so you can stay cool even
with the roof down on a summer day. But there's something else you
might have noticed. This one has a full set of auxiliary gauges,
including a boost gauge, and that's for a very good reason.
Under the hood is the original turbocharged and fuel injected
3.8-liter V6 that was made famous in the Buick Grand Nationals of
the era. This motor gave the Riviera one of the most admired 0 to
60 times in the luxury class and made it a bit of a secret rocket
ship. It even has a fully independent suspension with sway bars
front & rear to make it a sharp handler. Still, this Buick does not
betray its luxury cruising nature with its power steering, front
disc brakes, four-speed automatic transmission w/highway-friendly
overdrive.
Owning this Riviera turbo convertible means instantly joining a
very exclusive club. It gets even better with fact that this is a
true survivor right down to the original warranty card and owner's
manual. It's amazing that this kind of desirable package and rarity
can be had at such an affordable price. Call today!!!