RARE MOSTLY ALL ORIGINAL 1971 BUICK RIVIERA 455/315HP V8 2 DOOR HARDTOP 'BOAT-TAIL' COUPE WITH ONLY ONE FAMILY OWNER SINCE NEW WITH CUSTOM TRIM, CUSTOM VINYL TOP, ORIGINAL OWNERS' MANUAL, GLOVE BOX BUILD SHEET, PURCHASE ORDER & PROTECTO-PLATE!!
a rare original family-owned example of this 1971 Buick Riviera 455 4 Bbl V8 coupe with its original 'Willow mist Green' (color code 42) paint with its original and complimenting 'Green' (trim code 680) interior with the 455 4-barrel 315HP V8 engine and factory options including:
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Dual Exhaust
Custom Steering Wheel
Deluxe Wheel Covers
Custom Rocker Panel Moldings
Electric Clock
Tilt Steering Wheel
Added factory options:
Air Conditioning - Manual Controls ($442)
Power Seat - 6 Way Driver Side Only ($79)
Power Windows ($133)
Custom Trim
Custom Vinyl Top ($128)
Undercoat & Glaze
The car was always obviously always garaged with no history of any rust or signs of any accidents. It is mostly completely original throughout with only very minor imperfections and which boasts a a very nice mostly all original interiors including the dashboard, steering wheel and carpets but with an aftermarket cassette radio. It's original spare wheel and jack are in the trunk.
Recently purchased from the son of the original owner who had purchased and cherished the car since new. The car will be sold with all its original owners manuals, purchase orders and Protecto-Plate. As previously stated, the car was always garaged and has no history of any accidents or rust with the floorboards, trunk and all the typically rust-prone areas solid and rust free - obviously an always garaged and cherished driver since new.
The '455' 4-barrel V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful, and this particular car drives very well - must be driven to be fully appreciated - 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 its money! The suspension is tight and smooth, and the steering is excellent. All the power options are working as they should. The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears, there are no noticeable oil leaks, and the temperature always remains cool.
This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving example of an always garaged and accident free one family owner 1971 Buick Riviera 455 V8 2 door Hardtop coupe! These Boat Tail Riviera's are at last slowly appreciating in value and interest amongst enthusiasts and this is a very rare and highly desirable and collectible unabused example of one of the outstanding GM designs of the early seventies, a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American muscle car collector or simply any Buick enthusiast looking for a third generation Riviera!
