Vehicle Description
Run Day - Saturday May 31, 2025
One of One, 1998 Buick Riviera. In 1996 a group of GM engineers
felt the Riviera should be powered by no fewer than 8 cylinders and
knew it was possible. The last generation Riviera shared its
platform with the Eldorado and Aurora, both of which were powered
by the Northstar V8. The Northstar all aluminum dual overhead cam
produced 295HP as compared to the Buick V6 at 225HP. So the
engineers built a concept "one of one" Riviera with the Cadillac V8
system. The car featured custom "flipflop" teal paint and Budnik
wheels. Inside carbon fiber panels dressed the dash and door
panels. The polished Northstar engine and modified suspension
brought the estimated cost of construction to more than $150,000.
This automobile made its debut at the 1998 SEMA show. The car
remained in the GM Heritage Collection for years. In 2009 General
Motors sold the one of a kind V8 Rivera to a private collection.
After many years in a private collection, this one of a kind
Riviera is being offered for sale. Featured in numerous national
automotive magazines, and shown at multiple Buick events over the
years. Don't miss out on the chance to own a unique piece of Buick
automotive history.
