Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.
Chassis No.
1G4EZ57Y9FE457921
Estimate:
$ 14,000 - $ 18,000 US
When this car was introduced, the name Riviera had meant something special for over 20 years as a standalone model name. It was the most special Buick of all and in 1985 it was called by Buick as being “every inch a statement of classic style, but at the same time so very very contemporary with four-wheel independent suspension, front –wheel drive and engines with the latest technological features.”
The 1985 Buick Riviera was their best definition of “personal luxury car” and many have always thought that this era of Riviera, Eldorado and Toronado would be recognized for their striking good looks, luxury and ease of operation.
This example is reported as being a very original car that has only been driven 19,936 miles since being purchased new 31 years ago and are marked as actual on the title. The purchase of this fine Buick includes all original paperwork and documents such as the build sheet, dealer bill of sale and more. The Riviera is reported to have always received meticulous maintenance and has received new valve cover gaskets, new smog tubes, retrofitted 134A air conditioning, new headliner, visors and sail panels. The paint, interior and exhaust are “100-percent original.”
According to the VIN, this Riviera utilizes the 307-cid (5.0-liter) V-8 engine (one of three units available in 1985) that is matched to an automatic transmission. The equipment is abundant with air conditioning, landau vinyl top, factory wire wheel hubcaps, whitewall tires, comfortable cloth seating, remote mirrors, Delco/Bose sound, tilt steering wheel, cruise control; power seat, windows, door locks, steering and brakes.
