Vehicle Description
1982 BUICK RIVIERA CONVERTIBLE STK #: 1278 *Front Wheel Drive*
White exterior with claret leather interior Fully loaded with all
options 5.0L V-8 Automatic Transmission Power Windows Power Door
locks Newer Convertible top First year of model production Rare,
low overall production volume Believed to be 52,000 original miles
On February 25, 1982, a press release was sent out to all Buick
dealers. It stated that the all new, limited production, Buick
Riviera Convertible is to debut in the spring, mid April 1982.
Available in two colors only; White or Red Firemist with a Maple /
Claret Leather Interior with a White Vinyl Top. Most never made it
to dealer's lot before mid to late July of that year and all
featured the new updated 1983 Riviera grill. This was a very well
appointed automobile by 1982 standards and the price reflected it.
Consider this, a brand new 1982 Buick Riviera hardtop, a best
seller for Buick, cost $14,898.45 base price with freight. The 1982
Buick Riviera Convertible, a new untested car for Buick, cost
$24,494.25 base price with freight. Add some options and this car
could easily top out at over $27,500.00 (in 1982). This was the
highest priced automobile GM sold, and that counted the entire
brand, including Cadillac. In 1982, only 1,248 Riviera convertibles
were produced. Most of the initial production convertibles were
quickly acquired by many "higher up" GM executives, District
Managers and even Cadillac executives. Not a bad number for a newly
introduced, limited production, high end automobile. If you own or
have owned one of these fine Buick Riviera convertible automobiles
you know what an exciting, luxurious car they are. ***If you are
viewing this on Facebook Marketplace, be sure go to our website to
view all photos. (www.amclassiccars.com)*** GIVE US A CALL @
909-596-5700 WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE. OUR BUSINESS
HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM Front Air Conditioning, Center
Console, Power Steering, Air Suspension - Rear, Self Leveling
Suspension, Antenna Type - Power, Radio - Am/Fm, Trip Computer,
Wheel Diameter - 15 Inch, Tinted Glass, Power Windows, Power Door
Locks, Driver Seat Power Adjustments, Front Seat Type -
Split-Bench, Upholstery - Cloth
