One day I want a '75 LeSabre convertible. My grandfather (Dad's side) had a two-door Custom that he bought new in 1975 and had for a little over 20 years. It was a very nice car, but I would only buy the convertible now. I wish they got the convertible then...it would have really been cool to have my grandparents driving around the roof down.
As a kid dad had this I think it was the same year . Same gray exterior but the fusion part of the roof was white and had white leather interior . I drove like a boat , it was so smooth and heavy . Had 80’s Cadillacs all the cars will built like tanks heavy and just felt soon smooth !
Mom had a grey 83 Riv. Almost 300K miles on it. Original 307, only got a timing chain once, and the trans was rebuilt once. Was great in winter here in Eagle River WI
A friend of mine had an 85 collectors series Buick LeSabre and it had the same 307 4V carb. He also got over 300k miles on it and one tranny rebuild at like 165k. He babied it though never floored it and did proper maintenance
I like the Eldorado, but like the Riviera most of these. I never warmed up to the Toronado version. As far as GM's go, Buicks are really the only cars that interest me (even though I can admire many others), so take from that what you will.
Bill, omg the temptation! Love this Riv. All except for that odd red pinstripe. Had several tornados in my high school days...but always loved this vehicle. But, 2 cars from you in 10 days is my limit. At least for now. Good thing I didn't know you had this one before the bill blass. I might need rehab if I don't stop watching your channel every night! One question though... how do I find out about what cars you are going to put on bring a trailer before you post them on there? Yes this is Scott 🤪
I had a '79 as a daily car for quite some time...red with a white roof and red interior. A pretty car, and the look of these Rivieras has aged really well. It had the 350 V8. It's a shame the 3.8 turbo cars are so uncommon.
I feel like I am missing out on certain videos of inventory that you have before you put them on bring a trailer. I know occasionally you do a sneak peek and I often look at your cars that are in the background. But is there a way for me to find out what you have before you get it on Bring a trailer?
@jake real The 70's and 80's luxury US cars are still relatively cheap on the used market. Personally, I think they took a step down in build quality and all things being equal they are probably in the junkyard these days for the most part I used own a 83 Toronado that I bought in 1987 for $7500 with 38K miles Power antenna failure, transmission rebuild, windshield wipers shorted out, CV axles, new shocks, new struts for the trunk lid...The 307 V8 was solid. I traded it in at 78K miles and the headliner was failing then
I wasn’t really speaking to the build quality of these cars. Just the over all look and presentation. I own a 67 Thunderbird and 70 Mark lll and both are truly well built and have a vault like solidity to them! Later 70s, 80s, etc cars can’t compare naturally
Last year for that body style, but Buick's first front wheel drive. It still amazes me how they could fit the engine AND tranny in both longitudinal on these.
@@christianbugatticg At first I thought this was the one that Hoovie / The Car Wizard had last summer. Coincidentally that one was the same color with the 307 and the mileage and timing fits, along with also retaining the original Uniroyal Tiiger Paw tires. But it had headliner bubbling and a different steering wheel. Wow, what are the odds that TWO survived in nearly the same condition?!?
@@myleftthumb2294 Yeah, def not the same car, although strikingly similar! Someone researched and said these 2 cars were about a week apart on the assembly line!
MY DAUGHTER AND I OWN A 85 RIVERIA WITH A SUN ROOF IN THE GARAGE WITH TARP OVER IT ,WE ARE THINKING OF SELLING IT ONE DAY I AM GETTING TO OLD TO IRON OUT ISSUES WITH THE CAR.
@@christianbugatticg Very tempting, having imported guitars from the USA i dread to think what the shipping, insurance and import charges would add to the price if i was lucky enough to win the car. It's just so frustraing to not be in the same country that these rare mint low milage cars are sold in, i will just have to win the lottery!
lol. i was 17. and i was like you gotta be kidding me! brick! i really thought we were done! that was our best? 1987. then someone found there balls again! or get another job! but this car is better than a new one. i'd get the diesel! lol. so choice!. i can get drunk and sleep on the floor with the seats back!
MY DAUGHTER AND I LUCKED IN TO ONE AT AUCTION 85 SUN ROOF AND A BENT FRONT BUMPER WITH AROUND 70 THOUSAND MILES ON IT ..WE LOVED THE CAR AND RIDE IT NOW SITS IN OUR GARAGE COVERED WITH A TARP
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Had a 84 Brand new it was that rosewood color and matching half vinyl top Absolutely Gorgeous car!! This one you have here is Pristine!! LOVE IT!!!!
Nice that rosewood is a gorgeous color! Thanks!
One of the most beautiful cars made.
It is very elegant!
Always loved them Rivieras my aunt had one in champagne the wood dash was always attractive to me loved that car
Very attractive!
Beautiful I had one years ago and it was one of my favorites. Wish I had it today
Oh, great cars!
Now that's a real Buick!
One day I want a '75 LeSabre convertible. My grandfather (Dad's side) had a two-door Custom that he bought new in 1975 and had for a little over 20 years. It was a very nice car, but I would only buy the convertible now. I wish they got the convertible then...it would have really been cool to have my grandparents driving around the roof down.
No??
Omg stunning automobile. My favorite year for these!
Thanks!!
As a kid dad had this I think it was the same year . Same gray exterior but the fusion part of the roof was white and had white leather interior . I drove like a boat , it was so smooth and heavy . Had 80’s Cadillacs all the cars will built like tanks heavy and just felt soon smooth !
Nice!!
I wish I could find one in black cherry with the burgundy interior. I had a 1990 black and silver. Loved that car.
That would be sharp!!!
I had a 85 with black exterior and light gray top and light gray interior leather
@@alfredrossi5268 I bet it was sharp in black!
Mom had a grey 83 Riv. Almost 300K miles on it. Original 307, only got a timing chain once, and the trans was rebuilt once. Was great in winter here in Eagle River WI
Wow that in impressive!
A friend of mine had an 85 collectors series Buick LeSabre and it had the same 307 4V carb. He also got over 300k miles on it and one tranny rebuild at like 165k. He babied it though never floored it and did proper maintenance
Best looking car gm ever made! Had a white t type, incredible!
Thanks! Very good looking cars!
Looks like a really nice car, rare color for these
Thank you!!
those cars were so cool
Yes Sir!
Lovely Buick. Would love to have her.
Thanks! All you have to do is bid!
@@christianbugatticg so tempting. I have 1993 and 1995 Rivieras
@@1aikane but do they have 3000 miles?? lol
@@christianbugatticg No. My 1993 has 13,800
@@1aikane oh wow, super low too!! NICE!!!
Buick scored with this car... It was so much better looking than the Eldorado.
Has more flair!
Better than the Eldo too because those had the horrible HT4100 junk engine where the Riv had that great 307 4bbl V8 !
@@vettezeppelin Didn't they have the 4100's sorted out by 1985?
I like the Eldorado, but like the Riviera most of these. I never warmed up to the Toronado version. As far as GM's go, Buicks are really the only cars that interest me (even though I can admire many others), so take from that what you will.
@@owlnswan4016 I kind of like the Toro's!
There is an older guy in my neighborhood that daily drives this exact car. Same color and hubcaps and everything.
Cool!
Bill, omg the temptation! Love this Riv. All except for that odd red pinstripe. Had several tornados in my high school days...but always loved this vehicle. But, 2 cars from you in 10 days is my limit. At least for now. Good thing I didn't know you had this one before the bill blass. I might need rehab if I don't stop watching your channel every night! One question though... how do I find out about what cars you are going to put on bring a trailer before you post them on there? Yes this is Scott 🤪
Hey hey!! One more won't hurt, will it?? Lol!! Red stripe is factory and is even on the window sticker! Just shared the link to bid above!
Add 4 note trumpet horn and leather interior and you have yourself an Eldorado! :) Beautiful surviving creampuff!!!
Right! lol
I had a '79 as a daily car for quite some time...red with a white roof and red interior. A pretty car, and the look of these Rivieras has aged really well. It had the 350 V8.
It's a shame the 3.8 turbo cars are so uncommon.
Nice!
That is incredible! Wish I had the space for two cars
Thanks!!
I feel like I am missing out on certain videos of inventory that you have before you put them on bring a trailer. I know occasionally you do a sneak peek and I often look at your cars that are in the background. But is there a way for me to find out what you have before you get it on Bring a trailer?
Well you do have my cell!! Lol!!! Going to try and do a better job of sharing on TH-cam!
Funny I always saw this as becoming a modern “classic” and here we are almost 40 years later and I was correct! Great looking car
@jake real
The 70's and 80's luxury US cars are still relatively cheap on the used market. Personally, I think they took a step down in build quality and all things being equal they are probably in the junkyard these days for the most part
I used own a 83 Toronado that I bought in 1987 for $7500 with 38K miles
Power antenna failure, transmission rebuild, windshield wipers shorted out, CV axles, new shocks, new struts for the trunk lid...The 307 V8 was solid. I traded it in at 78K miles and the headliner was failing then
I wasn’t really speaking to the build quality of these cars. Just the over all look and presentation. I own a 67 Thunderbird and 70 Mark lll and both are truly well built and have a vault like solidity to them! Later 70s, 80s, etc cars can’t compare naturally
@@jakereal3604 I agree...the GM quality kept going down. The cars looked great but so many issues that didnt allow them to be long lasting
Thanks!
Last year for that body style, but Buick's first front wheel drive. It still amazes me how they could fit the engine AND tranny in both longitudinal on these.
Right?
@@christianbugatticg At first I thought this was the one that Hoovie / The Car Wizard had last summer. Coincidentally that one was the same color with the 307 and the mileage and timing fits, along with also retaining the original Uniroyal Tiiger Paw tires. But it had headliner bubbling and a different steering wheel. Wow, what are the odds that TWO survived in nearly the same condition?!?
@@myleftthumb2294 Yeah, def not the same car, although strikingly similar! Someone researched and said these 2 cars were about a week apart on the assembly line!
@@coreykmvy1980 Not sure what you mean?
@@christianbugatticg sorry! I mean is the engine compartment less spacious than the 84’?
Beautiful Riv. Is it still for sale? (lol).
This one sold last year.
The red pin stripe does not look bad at all It pops
Thanks!
MY DAUGHTER AND I OWN A 85 RIVERIA WITH A SUN ROOF IN THE GARAGE WITH TARP OVER IT ,WE ARE THINKING OF SELLING IT ONE DAY I AM GETTING TO OLD TO IRON OUT ISSUES WITH THE CAR.
How many miles on it? And yes, these classics can be a handful to sort out!
70,000 mi but it caught fire I need a parts car for it
70,000 mi but it caught fire I need a parts car for it
70,000 mi but it caught fire I need a parts car for it
Oh that is terrible @@DanielleSmith-gg8yh
Another highly desirable mint low mileage car, how I wish that I lived in the USA.
We can arrange shipping!!
@@christianbugatticg Very tempting, having imported guitars from the USA
i dread to think what the shipping, insurance and import charges would add to the price
if i was lucky enough to win the car.
It's just so frustraing to not be in the same country that these rare mint low milage cars
are sold in, i will just have to win the lottery!
@@Barbarapape I want to say you could actually ship this overseas for less than $3000
I want it
Ahhhh sorry it sold already.
Nice..got myself the same car today from the original owner..80k miles but in mint condition with full landau roof..and the price was amazing..👍
Nice!!!!
Beautiful wood (actually cheap plastic) on that dashboard.
Yeah by that time, most all wood was faux on the American cars.
Who buys this beauty and luxury and doesn’t drive it daily????
You'd be surprised
lol. i was 17. and i was like you gotta be kidding me! brick! i really thought we were done! that was our best? 1987. then someone found there balls again! or get another job! but this car is better than a new one. i'd get the diesel! lol. so choice!. i can get drunk and sleep on the floor with the seats back!
Lol
Hello
Hello!
Nice but that generation I prefer the Oldsmobile Toranado
I like those too!!
How much for the riviera?
It sold, sorry you missed it!! $31,000 bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-buick-riviera-14/
MY DAUGHTER AND I LUCKED IN TO ONE AT AUCTION 85 SUN ROOF AND A BENT FRONT BUMPER WITH AROUND 70 THOUSAND MILES ON IT ..WE LOVED THE CAR AND RIDE IT NOW SITS IN OUR GARAGE COVERED WITH A TARP
bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-buick-riviera-14/ LIVE ON BAT NOW!!
Beautiful plastic wood
Faux wood. Lol
Too much
Too much what?