Vehicle Description
Price slashed! All original low-mile excellent condition 3-owner
collectible California/Arizona classic. Traded from one body shop
owner/car collector to another body shop owner/car collector as
part of a shop purchase. Note: body shop owners know straight
accident-free cars. The car was purchased new by a woman in Citrus
Heights near Sacramento; she moved to AZ in 1987 where the 1st body
shop owner saw it in Scottsdale three years ago while at the Giants
Spring Training and bought it.We have all registration docs since
new.Everything is original including the entire interior with some
minor spot painting; several small areas remain that are not
perfect (shown in photos). The vinyl top has been replaced. The car
has drum brakes all around AC (works but needs recharge of R-12 or
be converted to R-134a) power windows and door locks tinted glass
and AM/FM stereo.The Riviera - sometimes referred to as an
Executive Pony Car - was GMs successful answer to Fords Thunderbird
and the Personal Luxury Buick enjoyed healthy sales each year after
its 1963 launch. Much of the Rivieras success was due to swanky
styling and the upscale imagery associated with the Buick brand at
the time the car was undemanding comfortable and fashionable
perfect for conventional status seekers. For 1969 the formula
continued pretty much unchanged with minor styling tweaks compared
to the 1968 models with different marker lights a slightly
different grille and bolder brightwork on wheel arches and lower
body moldings. The rear suspension had been modified steering was
now variable ratio and an electric fuel pump was introduced. The
Riviera was a little heavier but still good for 0-60 mph in 7.4
seconds and a 15.4 second quarter-mile. Top speed was 134
mph.Standard 1969 Buick Riviera equipment included a new 3-speed
Turbo-Hydramatic transmission dual exhaust power steering tilt
steering column anti-theft steering lock ignition on the
collapsible column power brakes two-speed electric wipers with
washers safety buzzers and warning lights upper and lower dash
safety pads walnut paneling on the dash and full carpeting.
Carpeted lower door panels were an option this car has. Other
Riviera options included air conditioning power windows power front
disc brakes four- and six-way power seats tinted glass cruise
control wire wheel covers five-spoke chrome wheels AM/FM stereo and
an automatic trunk release.The year 1969 was just about the
pinnacle of muscle car performance with big engines and high speed.
Emissions regulations and an insurance crackdown were just around
the corner but cars like the Riviera were on top of their game
still developing 360 bhp from a 430 cid V-8. Buick Riviera sales
climbed 3000 to 52872; Bill Mitchell finally had the satisfaction
of the Buick Riviera outselling its nemesis the Ford Thunderbird.
The sales figure was the highest the model would achieve until
1984. Base price was $4701 making the 1969 Buick Riviera the most
expensive car the company offered.Hagerty Valuation Tools average
of #2 Excellent and #3 Good gives a $19650 value - which we believe
is spot on for this car. Offered at $18900. This Riviera is stored
in a garage in Groveland CA Gateway to Yosemite. Photos were taken
prior to washing or detailing. Note: we do not provide financing
but suggest JJ Best or Hagerty:
https://www.jjbest.com/auto-finance/collector-car-financing.aspx?Source=4124
https://www.hagerty.com/finance/classic-car-financingEngine: 430
cubic inch (7-liter) V8 engine 360 HP 475 ft-lb of
torqueTransmission: 3-speed Super Turbine-400 automaticColors:
Polar White with Black Vinyl Top and Green Vinyl-Strato Bench seat
(optional)Odometer: 84500 milesVIN: 494879H92232 Visit My Car Guy
online at www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle
or call us at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
