Vehicle Description
The 1970 Buick Rivera was a true star at General Motors. This was
the only personal luxury E-body cruiser with rear-wheel drive, and
this was the first year for the larger V8. It's this kind of
distinction why a survivor like this has remained with the same
family for its whole life. So if you love a true time capsule on
wheels, this coupe is truly a rare treat.
The second gen Riviera was all about size, and in its final year,
these really maximized it. The quad headlights were stretched to
the edges, and there's a wide grille in-between that reaches out
beyond the sheetmetal. In the rear, the form-fitting bumper looks
like an extension of the fender as it stretches well beyond the
dual exhaust tips. So you can really see this coupe wants to own
the road. But there's more going on here. The profile really shows
you the classic elegance with the vinyl top and full-length trim
that dips with the design line at the door. Fender skirts were even
introduced for this year straight from Buick. It's a car that has a
special style, and so you can really understand why this one has
been with one family its entire life. The Azure Blue paint is a
classic lacquer finish, and it shows all signs of being the
original application. The paint and brightwork certainly have a
worn-in look, and that's more about being a catalyst to telling
this coupe's unique story. In fact, the way the panels continue to
line up so well is the real way to understand how this has been
given over a half-century of care.
The time capsule style continues inside with the very correct and
original blue interior. 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. That's why this has
individual comfort features like dual armrests up front and a tilt
steering column. You also get power windows to easily show off that
pillar-less hardtop profile without ever leaving the driver's seat.
We imagine this one really appeals to those who appreciate a true
stock classic. That means it rather keep items for display purposes
like the AM radio and A/C controls, because after all, they can
only be original once. But there's also an overall level of care
that you can see in the details, like the condition of the
upholstery, door panels, and dash that still look good all these
years later. Even the courtesy lights still illuminate the interior
when you open the doors.
This car is special because it's the debut year for Buick's mighty
455 cubic-inch V8. It became one of the ultimate motors of the era,
and this is the numbers-matching unit. This big block is topped
with a four-barrel carburetor, and so it moves this big Buick with
the kind of power delivery that's equal parts muscle car and luxury
coupe. This family heirloom has been cared for correctly, and the
evidence is in the way it fires up readily and the three-speed
automatic transmission shifts smoothly. Plus, with power steering,
power brakes, and a comfy ride, this classic remains a fine
cruiser.
A family-kept classic also means good paperwork. The sale comes
complete with the original warranty cars, owner's manual, service
manuals, and maintenance records. This is a true survivor with a
story to tell, and time capsule cars don't often come this
affordable. Call now!