Vehicle Description
1983 BUICK RIVIERA CONVERTIBLE Luxury abounds in this 1983 Buick
Riviera convertible. Presented in it's correct and original all
numbers matching drivetrain and undamaged body panels. Mileage is
original at just over 90k. The boot for convertible is included.
The Red Firemist paint is original with minor touch ups here and
there yet looks great overall. � Leather Seats � Anti-Lock Brakes �
Wire spoke wheel covers � Air Conditioning � Cruise Control � Power
Locks � Power Windows � Power Seats � Tilt steering column �
Digital gauges � 5.0 L 307ci 140HP Oldsmobile motor � Automatic
transmission with overdrive On February 25, 1982, a press release
was sent out to all Buick dealers. It stated that the all new,
limited production, Buick Riviera convertible is to debut in the
spring, mid April 1982. Available in two colors only; White or Red
Firemist with a Maple / Claret Leather Interior with a White Vinyl
Top. Most never made it to dealer's lot before mid to late July of
that year as most of the initial production convertibles were
quickly acquired by many "higher up" GM executives, District
Managers and even Cadillac executives. All featured the new updated
1983 Riviera grill. This was a very well appointed automobile by
1982 standards and the price reflected it. At the time, the 1983
Buick Riviera convertible was the highest priced automobile GM
sold, and that counted the entire brand, including Cadillac. If you
own or have owned one of these fine Buick Riviera convertible
automobiles you know what an exciting, luxurious car they are. The
Riviera convertible wasn't actually built fully by Buick; those
destined to become convertibles were built without a rear seat or
headliner, and were painted in either White or Red Firemist paint
with a Claret (dark red) or Maple (light brown) interior. These
coupes were then shipped to American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) in
Lansing, Michigan, where the extensive conversion took place. This
involved cutting off the roof, strengthening the body, adding a
smaller rear seat and fitting the white vinyl top and related
electronics. The whole process took over 300 parts as well as ten
hours of labor per car. Buick built 1750 convertibles in 1983, and
not all were sold that year. In 1983, Buick's Riviera was the pace
car for the Indy 500, and of course it was specially trimmed and
outfitted for the job. Technically, the 41. L V6 rated at 125 hp
was standard, but apparently most (if not all) convertibles were
built with the 307 c.i. Olds V8, rated at 140 hp. Also in 1983,
Buick had its best model year to date with 810,435 vehicles sold.
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OUR BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY-THURDSAY 9AM-5PM Front Air Conditioning,
Center Console, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Self Leveling
Suspension, Antenna Type - Power, Radio - Am/Fm, Trip Odometer,
Wheel Design - Custom, Tinted Glass, Convertible Roof - Power,
Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Driver Seat Power Adjustments,
Front Seat Type - Split-Bench, Upholstery - Leather
