Vehicle Description
1971 Buick Riviera GS 455
Why This Car Is Special
In 1971, Buick made a styling concept into a very distinctive
model, the 1971 Buick Riviera GS 455.
This inspiration had come to light once before, on the
well-received '63 Corvette Sting Ray, and Buick directed that the
next Riviera be similarly styled, minus the controversial window
split that was removed for the '64 Corvettes.
Thus the GS (or Gran Sport) was an optional package that added a
rear stabilizer bar, extra horses, a specially tuned suspension
system, and a distinct "Gran Sport" badging.
We have a real-deal 1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 here at Skyway
Classics that is one of the best original ones on the planet!
It has 40k actual miles documented on the Virginia Title, 455 cubic
inch V8 engine, that is all original including the matching
drivetrain.
To say that this is a rare Buick is pretty is an understatement. It
has yellow paint that is offset by the white interior, raided white
letter tires, factory mag wheels, and Buick didn't skimp on
amenities or creature comforts when creating this car.
Features
1971 Buick Riviera GS 455
455 cubic inch V8 engine
Turbo-Hydro automatic transmission
Power steering
Power brakes
Air conditioning
Red painted engine block, heads, valve covers, and intake
Factory air cleaner system
Factory cast iron exhaust headers
Dual exhaust system
Clean original looking engine compartment.
Absolutely gorgeous white/tan interior
Split-bench seat with the dropdown center console and headrests
Matching rear seat
Buick factory steering wheel
Factory dash and gauges
Pushbutton radio
Tan carpet
Black Buick Floor mats
Matching door panels
Automatic shifter on the column
Trunk is in good order with full size spare tire/wheel
Painted Yellow
Chrome bumpers
Grabber General Raised White Letter tires
Buick factory Riviera five-spoke mag wheels
Mechanical Specs
Ours has the original born-with drivetrain starting with the 455
cubic inch V8 engine rated at 330 horsepower thanks to a more
aggressive factory camshaft profile than the standard 315-horse
that the non-GS '71 Riviera 455 engine had, quicker variable-rate
steering, firmer suspension and a 3.42 performance axle with
Positive Traction limited-slip.
It is backed by a Turbo-Hydro automatic transmission and has power
steering, power brakes, air conditioning, red painted engine block,
heads, valve covers, and intake, factory carb, factory air cleaner
system, factory cast iron exhaust headers, dual exhaust system, and
all sitting in a very clean and factory original looking engine
compartment.
Interior
The absolutely gorgeous white/tan interior features a split-bench
seat with the dropdown center console and headrests, matching rear
seat, Buick factory steering wheel, factory dash and gauges,
pushbutton radio, tan carpet, black Buick floor mats, air
conditioning, matching door panels, and the automatic shifter on
the column.
The odometer is showing 40k miles and even the trunk is in good
order with the full size spare tire and wheel.
Exterior
The 1971 Buick Riviera we have is painted in a great shade of
yellow that showcases one of the Buick Riviera's best qualities,
its distinctive 'boat tail' styling, which always attracted
attention.
It also had sharply tapered front and back body shapes, as well as
its long flowing side view with a rear that resembled the bottom of
a boat. Between the four circular headlamps is a grille made of
thin horizontal bars that oozed a sporty vibe. On the left side of
the grille was a huge stylized "R" insignia.
The visual alterations on the factory GS model are plenty obvious
including the badges on the front quarters and on the trunk lid and
it also has chrome bumpers and rides on Grabber General Raised
White Letter tires with Buick factory Riviera five-spoke mag
wheels.
Conclusion
The 1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 we have available here at Skyway
Classics is an extremely nice on a mostly original car that is now
a rare muscle machine that can be yours.
It is powerful, beautiful, and quite possibly one of the best
original ones on the planet!
It is now up for grabs so don't hesitate.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
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owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and
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deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee
this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for
information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision
to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal
inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.
