Vehicle Description
The 1968 Buick Riviera GS was a true star at General Motors. This
was the only personal luxury E-body cruiser with rear-wheel drive,
and the new big block V8 was making a name for big power. So it's
great to find a number-matching coupe with a loaded A/C interior
for such a value price.
1968 was a was a great design that kept familiar cues from the
iconic '65 Riviera, including hidden headlights and a sporty rear
fender kick-up in the design. But now this second-generation coupe
had a larger and more unique presence. The lines seemed to stress
both performance and elegance all at one. The well-fitting panels
on this example show off the razor's edge creases in the
sheetmetal. And the chrome bumpers fit so well into the overall
design that these were some of the best style lines to ever hit the
road. Even the factory-correct Midnight Teal paint with black vinyl
roof has a premium coordinated feeling with a bit of sporty flair.
And Buick's iconic Rallye wheels complete the true Gran Sport
feeling.
Inside the sea of blue continues. You get a very survivor-style
kind of presentation with just the right subtle upgrades. The
Riviera is all about being a personal luxury machine. So while
there's plenty of room for the passengers to enjoy, the driver will
always be king. You get a plush bucket seat that power adjusts to
your ideal comfort position, and there's an artful center console
in-between. You'll slip behind the thin three-spoke steering wheel,
and that gives you a commanding view of all the features that
surround you. This includes power windows, power locks, and cold
factory air conditioning. In fact, the only piece that's not built
into this driver-oriented setup is the factory radio. But really,
your music is coming for a nicely mounted AM/FM/CD stereo with
Bluetooth - the ideal way to enjoy modern tunes in this vintage
ride.
Buick's 430 cubic-inch V8 was a recent debut, and became legendary
for it massive torque production. So it's great to have an early
example in this numbers-matching car. The motor inhales deeply from
a four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with a sweet sound out of
the dual exhaust. So this one has the power and sound you expect
from a classic cruising coupe like this. In fact, you'll really
enjoy taking this Riviera out on the town, because the three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes, and
modern Michelin radial tires contribute to the overall smooth
feeling this one has out on the road.
This is a big style and big power, and the best part is it's
budget-priced. So you don't have to live on the Riviera to own this
Riviera. Call today!!!
