Overall, buick slipped to sixth place in the sales race behind oldsmobile and pontiac. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 buick riviera classics for sale near you. Positioned at the top of buick s coupe line up, the riviera always represented cutting edge styling and performance and deserves a place in american automotive history. The 1972 riviera was little changed, with the 455 engine switching to net power ratings, 225 hp 168 kw or 250 hp 190 kw with the gran sport, although the actual drop in net power was only 5 hp 3. Bob whited, my engine builderproject manageralternate driver is in the black tshirt on the left. Find 1973 buick rivieras for sale on oodle classifieds. The wheelbase measured 122inches, rode on h7815 tires, and came standard with a turbohydramatic transmission. Historics auctioneers brooklands motor museum sale july 2019 weybridge, july. From the atlantic seaboard to the vast expanse of the pacific ocean, the beauty of canada s landscape has beckoned drivers to explore the country, inspiring some of the most epic road trips. The most accurate 1972 buick rivieras mpg estimates based on real world results of 2 thousand miles driven in 1 buick rivieras. Buick riviera in movies and tv series page 126 next. The 1971 buick riviera posted on october 16, 2018 by mcg general motors styling boss bill mitchell had a taste for drama in automobile design, and few were more dramatic than the boattailed 1971 buick riviera. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
The monkeys gas monkey garage richard rawlings fast n loud. This is buick s personal luxury machine, and it really shows on the interior. The 1971 riviera also features gm s fullflo ventilation system and two large deck lid louvers are prominent on the trunk lid. Despite a skeptical beginning, the gas monkey team quickly realized the potential of converting this classic luxury car into a supercar. The real story behind gas monkey garages sema 1972 buick. New items 5ea 20 inch boss rims with new tires, 4ea original buick mags in perfect shape, stainless exhaust system with 50 series flowmaster mufflers, radiator, brakes discdrum, heater core, heavy duty. No room inside this one due to the rip off stingray rear window. In 1971, sales increased 22% to 9 million and hit 14 million in 1972. Buick skylark convertible amelia island offered from the collection of richard and. Richards bicycle book was a 1970s publishing sensationit sold more than a million copies.
Production 33,810 1971 models body style twodoor coupe. Kijiji autos new and used cars, trucks and suvs near you. Sales remained steady at 33,728, despite a continuing economic downturn. The riviera represented one of the most sucessful american attempts at capturing european styling and performance in a large automobile. Pretty car and loaded with all the typical power goodies you would expect. The car did also have aluminium side panels and fender lips painted on in addition to painted louvers on the hood. Displaying 46 60 of 62 total results for classic buick riviera vehicles for sale. With over a million produced over numerous generations to date, there is no doubt that buick represents a cornerstone in american car design and production. The idea was to make a flat paint job which would have the reflections painted on. Jan 25, 2008 beautiful body is all that yr rivera had. Buick riviera classics for sale classics on autotrader.
Despite these features, riviera sales for 1971 dropped to 33,810, the lowest to date. Bicycling booms during lockdownbut theres a warning from. Richards bicycle book by richard ballantine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Pekka s daily driver got a flat paintjob with painted reflections. The 1972 models featured a redesigned ventilation system and the louvers were removed from trunk lid. They say car design is an art form with few real masters, but from concept and design to build and finished product, dave kindig has led the field with the.
The elegant groundup styling sported new coke bottle styling, with the middle of the body. Sell my classicexotic car world s largest classic and exotic car sales company. Here s a really nice 1972 buick riviera boattail in stratomist blue. Black on black, 455cubic inch gs motor with only 77,000orig miles, positraction rear, bucket seats, center console with floor shift. Black 1972 buick riviera 455 cid v8 3 speed automatic for sale 455 cid v8 3 speed automatic. More info country classic cars staunton, il 62088 1606 miles from you. The earliest photograph of richard, aside from his infant years, is of him sitting in a volkswagen beetle pedal car.
We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. Black 1972 buick riviera 455 cid v8 3 speed automatic for sale. Buick riviera boattail 1971 1972 1973 everything for boattail te be owners. History of the 1972 buick riviera buick tinkered very little with the 1972 riviera, still coasting on the shock value of its introduction.
Aug 31, 2020 the real story behind gas monkey garages sema 1972 buick riviera. So when there have been terrific investments all over this big v8 luxury cruiser, it creates one of the best allround classics. My biggest concern with an update of a book first written in 1972 is whether it was. And the distinct beauty of the riviera is highlighted further by plenty of shine from the wraparound chrome bumpers, full trim, and the upgraded 15inch eagle alloy wheels. Also be sure to view results in 4802851600 email protected 45 east chandler blvd. How many horsepower hp does a 1971 buick riviera 7. Gateway classic cars of denver is proud to present this beautiful 1973 buick riviera boattail. Well, the 1972 riviera was the second year of that particular body style. This 1972 buick riviera is one of the most daring designs put to sheetmetal. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Apr 16, 2020 hi all, just want some light shed on my situation, i been planning on buying a 1972 buick rivera from texas im not sure where it originated from, appears rust free, and in amazing shape has a 350 engine with 2 cams, and upgraded transmission. A low down back left view of this classic boattail riviera. How many horsepower hp does a 1972 buick riviera 7. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1973 buick riviera.
The real story behind gas monkey garages sema 1972 buick riviera. How to plan a classic canadian road trip in your hybrid or electric car. Richard ballantine richards bicycle book page 334 disraeli gears. Pekka wizzzard mannermaa s 1972 buick riviera, a real dream come through for pekka. May 01, 2020 richards bicycle book was a 1970s publishing sensationit sold more than a million copies. Richards 21st century bicycle book ballentine, richard on. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1976 buick riviera. Ballantine plugged into the politics of ecoactivism, which had encouraged many on to bicycles. With a 455 cid v8 bolted up to automatic transmission this iconic rivera is in wonderful condition. Buick classic cars riviera for sale car and classic car and classic. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. Richard rawlings, a native of fort worth, texas, followed in his dad s footsteps and developed a passion for cars at an early age, building cars and attending car shows with him. Original 1995 richard tyler buick riviera press kit. Search 1972 buick riviera for sale to find the best deals.
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