Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
unrestored example in its original 'Arctic White' (Code C) factory
color paint with its original Black Landau Vinyl Roof and its
original Black (trim code 688) vinyl interior of a completely rust
free 1968 Buick Riviera 430/360HP V8 with original factory options
including air conditioning, power steering, heater, power brakes,
power windows, power antenna, power seats, tilt steering wheel,
white sidewall tires, dual exhausts, AM 'Sonomatic' radio, electric
clock, full carpeting and with it's original matching # 430ci/360HP
4 barrel engine and automatic transmission and with original Buick
Rally wheels!Super striking example in original 'Arctic White'
factory color paint with it's original factory Black vinyl
interior. Obviously always garaged with no signs of any accidents
or rust whatsoever! The floor boards, trunk and all the typical
rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free - obviously an
always garaged and cherished car since new!The car looks extremely
impressive and is in quite exceptional and mostly completely
original condition throughout! The dashboard, the headliner, the
carpets and all the seats are in exceptional condition with only
very minor signs of wear! All the chrome-work is also in
exceptional condition and the original spare wheel and jack are
located in their compartment in the trunk.The original and matching
# legendary 430/360HP was an entirely new and significant change
and improvement with greater power and torque over the previous 425
'Nailhead' engine from 1964-67 and is extremely strong and powerful
with 475 lb ft of torque stemming from the 3:42 posi rear end. This
particular car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to
be believed - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road
wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that
will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The
transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, there are no
noticeable oil leaks and the temperature always remains cool! The
odometer mileage reads 8,764 miles and the odometer is working
although please note that unfortunately the mileage is
undocumented.Recent service history includes a recent overhaul of
the fuel system, reconditioned A/C which has been converted to
R134, new Rochester Quadrajet carb, new fuel pump, new water pump,
belts, alternator, power steering pump, brakes, shocks, plugs amp;
points.It is rare that Detroit followed one design triumph with
another but such was the case with the second generation (1966-70)
Buick Riviera! Larger than the original 1963-65 series, it was
nevertheless beautifully designed with flowing lines that managed
to also incorporate the traditional 'razor edge' look exemplified
by Hooper bodied Rolls Royce's and was shared by the Oldsmobile
Toronado and used by Cadillac for the Eldorado the following year!
A new 425 cid V8 was added under the hood to further enhance the
cars reputation as a high end powerhouse. The dual headlights
reverted to a horizontal arrangement and now retracted above the
grille when not in use and the rear styling featured full width
tail lamps. The body's clean lines were enhanced by the lack of
vent windows and inside a new instrument panel was to be found. It
incorporated a unique vertical drum type speedometer and a full
compliment of gauges. A design that has since received the coveted
certified 'Milestone Car' status recognition by the 'Milestone Car
Society' of post war cars (1945-72) who judged their cars in five
catagories; styling, engineering, roadability, performance and
innovation and craftsmanship. A Milestone car had to be superior to
its contemporaries in at least two of these catagories. Definitely
one very rare and highly desirable and collectible original example
of one of the outstanding GM designs of the sixties, which has high
repute amongst collectors for both it's beautiful lines and smooth
and high power performance for a luxury coupe. In 1968 the model
had larger reshaped front and rear loop-type bumpers that encased
both the grille and tail lamps and the larger 430/360HP V8
engine.In summary, this particular example is one very fine example
of this great daily driving and unrestored survivor and turn-key
ready to enjoy today obviously always garaged and rust free
increasingly desirable and collectible 1968 Buick Riviera 2 door
Hardtop coupe! A sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate
over the years for any classic American sixties car collector or
simply any Buick enthusiast!
