Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this 1 owner 1970 Buick
Riviera great condition. The car looks beautiful, runs great, and
drives awesome. This survivor Riviera is a time capsule and a
wonderful cruiser. Featuring the largest engine ever made by Buick
with a staggering 370hp/500tq, 1970 Rivieras are truly underrated.
This is an excellent opportunity to own an exceptionally original
Riviera that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable
value.
This riviera has an excellent history and has been single family
owned since new. We purchased the car from the son of the original
owner. Pictured above is the original invoice showing his dad
bought it new from Hagen Buick on February 9th, 1970. He was a
careful and thoughtful owner that always took good care of the car
over the years.
This Buick is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Emerald Mist Metallic (46) over Green (680)
interior. This is the factory original color scheme as verified by
the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. Please
peruse all of the photos, numbers, video, and information in this
ad to get a true sense of clean, and original this Buick really
is.
As a side note, this Buick is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand
pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from
owners who expect their cars to go to someone that will give the
vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Riviera, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Emerald Mist (46) exterior is in original survivor condition.
As one can see in the photos, the finish has good sheen, and smooth
finish. The chrome and other bright work is in great condition for
its age. The vinyl top looks very nice. The original wheels are in
great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The whitewall
tires are brand new. As one would expect for an original paint job,
there are tiny blemishes around the car that were too faint to show
up in pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable from about
five or ten feet away. All the glass on the car is original with
the correct date coding, this helps prove the originality of the
car and that its never sustained any damage over the years. As one
can see in the many photos of the underside of the car it appears
to be totally solid underneath. We have included specific photos of
the lower quarter panels, rockers, frame, spring perches, and other
areas most prone to rust on this generation Buick to show how clean
this car is.
Interior
The Green (680) interior of the Riviera is in outstanding
condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no excessive wear
or holes. There are 2 tiny spots in the driver's seat back that can
be seen in the photos. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the
lenses are clear. The chrome and bright work on the inside of the
car looks wonderful. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, or holes. The original radio works, but only on AM.
Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. The dash is in great shape with no fading
or sun damage. The door panels are in good shape overall. The
driver's door panel is not cracked in the typical spot where the
driver's elbow sits. This car has never been smoked in; there are
no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes at all. This is one of the
best original interiors we have ever seen in person in a classic
Buick and is a true study of how these cars looked from the
factory
GM interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life. The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the
photos.
The trunk also looks fantastic; the carpet and very fragile
original cardboard are in amazing condition. It is complete with
the trunk mat, jack, jack base, bumper hook, and lug wrench/jack
handle. The only exception being the spare tire itself.
Mechanical
This Buick Riviera seems to be in good mechanical condition and it
is ready to be enjoyed. The 455 ci engine starts right away every
time, runs well, and idles smoothly. The car is an exceptional
driver that feels great on the road and floats down the highway. In
the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway
up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to
stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there
are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well
overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or
the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band.
There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. It runs
cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is clean,
detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
wipers, and power windows. All of the gauges work. The blower for
the heater and a/c works on all speeds. One can observe the a/c
compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The
power seat doesn't move, the switch/motor seems to still have power
though. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is
to drive this car.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1970 Buick Riviera is in amazing survivor condition.
This car is particularly rare and extra desirable with the great
ownership history, original condition, and the beautiful and
stunning color combination. Original and unmolested examples of
classic Buicks are hard to find and draw a huge premium in the
current market.
This Buick always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It
is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by
its previous owner. The prices of Buick Riviera have increased
dramatically over the past years, especially for premium original
examples like this car. They are secure and wise investments for a
collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years
and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal
effort.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car in such great
detail to give you all of the trim codes, options, photos, and
video showing the car driving and all of the functions operating.
This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any
perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers,
should ask for all the type of information we have provided before
he or she makes a purchase.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
