It's long and stylish and doesn't look quite like anything else
from its era, or any other era for that matter. Sitting low to the
ground and rolling on a set of 22" wire wheels that are sure to
turn plenty of heads, this 1973 Buick Riviera Boat Tail is a
guaranteed conversation piece. Take a lap around it and you'll see
quite an array of aesthetic features that combine to create an
attention-grabbing classic, starting of course, with that namesake
curvature on of the rear window as it merges with the deck lid,
framing the vinyl roof just in front of it to perfection. From all
indications, this standout Buick has logged only about 83,000 miles
over the course of its lifetime, so its factory-correct brown paint
has likely been with it from the start.
Climb inside, and one of the first things you're likely to notice
is how the Riviera's generous proportions pay a major dividend in
the area of interior space. There's lots of shoulder and leg room
on hand inside these doors, with a pair of broad bucket seats up
front and a bench seat in back that are dressed in factory correct
vinyl. The contrasting black carpeting is well fitted and free of
any major discoloration, and the dash area is another high point in
this vintage Buick, with faux wood paneling that still retains its
original pigmentation, a crack-free dash pad on top and a set of
factory-issue gauges that broadcast their readings through clear
lenses. The original 8-track stereo remains on board, but when a
more modern audio experience is called for, there's a JVC AM/FM
stereo mounted in the glove box that has both Bluetooth and Sirius
XM connectivity.
The 455-cubic-inch V8 holding court in the engine compartment is
very capable of propelling this sizable ride with plenty of
enthusiasm. It's equipped with a Rochester four-barrel carburetor
and pairs with a three-speed automatic TH400 transmission to form a
drivetrain that appears to be in fine shape. An added pair of
Flowmaster mufflers yields a satisfyingly deep note with a tap on
the gas pedal, while power steering and power brakes that position
discs up front make this stylish classic a pleasure to drive.
HIGHLIGHTS
• 455-CUBIC-INCH V8
• 4-BARREL ROCHESTER CARBURETOR
• 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TH400 TRANSMISSION
• POWER STEERING
• POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT
• DUAL EXHAUST, WITH FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS
• FACTORY-CORRECT BROWN PAINT
• SHOW-STOPPING 22" WIRE WHEELS
• FACTORY-CORRECT WHITE VINYL INTERIOR
• BUCKET SEATS
• CENTER CONSOLE
• POWER WINDOWS
• POWER SEATS
• AIR CONDITIONING
• JVC AM/FM/STEREO WITH BLUETOOTH, SIRIUS XM CONNECTIVITY
• AIR CONDITIONING
A distinctively classy take on Detroit's '70s design abilities,
this 1973 Buick Riviera Boat Tail is a lock to attract attention
wherever it goes and would look great in any collector's garage.
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