Vehicle Description
There were less than 1,700 1983 Buick Riviera convertibles built
with the desirable V8 engine, which means the ones that survive in
this kind of original condition today are quite rare. So, the value
price on this low-production numbers-matching droptop is just the
cherry on top.
This Riviera convertible is a rare piece of expensive history. The
American carmakers were not willing to get directly in the softtop
game in the early 1980s. Plus, few people were willing to pay
nearly double the Riviera coupe's price that it took to pluck a car
off the assembly line and let the professionals at ASC do their
custom softtop magic. But the few who did this ended up with a
convertible that was like owning a fully custom car backed by a
factory warranty. That's why this special Buick has been cared for
so well, and the sheetmetal has stayed so straight. You can see
this in the trim running down the sides, and bumpers that retain
their bi-level design. All the emblems are present, lenses are
beautifully clear, and it even still has the original wire wheel
covers with special center insignia. Overall, this custom
convertible presents very nicely, with paintwork that looks
original enough that people will believe you have a rare
survivor.
The burgundy leather interior is a great complementing standout
color to the bright white exterior. It appears to be original, and
it still matches nicely on the seats, carpets, and dash. The burled
walnut veneer is some of the most handsome trim for any car in the
80s, and as expected with such an expensive convertible, it came
loaded. This one has power seats, power windows, tilt wheel, cruise
control, the original AM/FM/cassette stereo, provisions for air
conditioning, and a power convertible top. In other words, it has
everything you want for a cool comfortable droptop cruiser.
Under the hood is the optional 307 cubic inch V8. It looks so
honest that we believe the mileage is correct, and we suspect the
powerplant is original to this car. The V8 motor was a valuable
piece to give the Riviera the right kind of torque to move it
around with authority. The attitude on this one was to be the
comfortable cruiser that took the place of the Cadillac convertible
that ceased production a few years prior. That's why it came with
luxury driving features like the grand touring suspension, and
four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. This is the kind of
classic that you're not intimidated to take on the long trips,
thanks to power steering and four-wheel disc brakes.
This rare Riviera convertible has been well maintained, and it even
comes with the receipts as proof. It will be hard to find a better
deal on a low-volume vintage convertible out there. Call now!!
