I am going to have to run to the hospital for oxygen because that Riv is breath takingly flawless and fabulous. Bless this man for his life's work getting these treasures
My mother bought a 77 new, it looked just like this, also with the 403. I think although based on the LeSabre platform, the Riviera is really quite different. The roof, trunk, rear quarters and front facia are unique to the Riviera. The interior only shares the instrument panel with all full size Buicks, all other components are Riviera only. The interior is very plush and I think superior to many offerings from even Cadillac and Lincoln. Even the boat-tail shared it's platform with the Electra, which is how it became so large. That design, as originally planned, was to have been on the GP/Monte Carlo size chassis.
I remember when this model of Riviera came out and everyone thought it was silly that they took a LeSabre and just rounded the rear fender line a bit and called it a Riviera. It was rally just a stop gap until they moved it to the downsized Eldorado platform. Regardless, a very nice pristine car.
@@christianbugatticg BTW, someone took a 1975 gorgeous White & Lipstick Mark IV and made it into a convertible! Absolutely drop dead gorgeous! You need to get that car!!
Same seats as a limited but much nicer door panels and I love that steering wheel my father had a 78 limited and a1979 Park Avenue. When you're driving them I love the flat Hood. That's so beautiful with the mileage and that light blue is a great color and that one has the lamp monitors and the cornering lights. 403 has a lot of torque
Amazing time capsule. So is that rear wheel drive? Amazing what passage of time makes things one ignored back then lust after now. Great job as always, love the presentation and video.
Cool video mate reminded me of the start of vanishing point were they were cruising down the highway love those old American cars and colour scheme is mint :)
Great video. I always thought those cars were beautiful but they've unfortunately never been a hot item.... Another Great Video and I see Christian has alot of your love and appreciation for the Classics. --- Doyle / Tyler, Texas
Oh absolutely Christian I agree ! I am old enough to remember these cars brand new and they were beautiful. Back then people called them Le,Sabriera's because they looked so much like the LeSabre at the time. Of course Buick was in a 2 year transition awaiting the arrival of the all new MAJOR SELLING 1979 Riviera. My family drove Buick's and my great Aunt and Uncle took a trade in beating on their immaculate 1977 Riviera when they went to buy a new 80 Riviera because no one wanted the 77/78. They are beautiful cars and to see one today is a treat ! Keep up the good work I enjoy seeing you and your Dad's videos
Ohh my goodness that Riviera is cleaner than the board of health,like were are you getting all your time capsule low mileage vehicle's in mint condition from,Jesus must have a barn in heaven lol unbelievable
Very nice LE Sabre. *cough * cough * errr I mean Rivera Truly Is a great color combination and as always you did an impeccable job bringing this back! The 1977-8 Rivera was similar to the 1970 Riviera in that it was just a hold over for the next all new model. IMO The 1970 Rivera was THE UGLIEST and least attractive of any of them. Even the 1986 super downsized version while not the prettiest at least it was an all new model that delivered on Technology. First American car with a touch screen that one could control a variety of features from the radio, to climate control, etc. I believe it even had a very crude GPS that might have been an option. The 77-8 Rivieras were a dressed up LeSabre essentially to hold over the market until the very successful and IMO SEXY 1979-85 Riveras were released. Great work Bill
A stunning example in a great shade of blue. The power antenna is probably best left alone, the radios from that era were not the best. I am sure it will do well in the auction.
Just getting to that now! Here you go and thanks for the interest! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-buick-riviera-2/ And I don't out them on my site because I use Bring a Trailer exclusively for marketing the Classics. Call me if you have any questions and I'd be happy to explain in more detail. Thanks, Bill 843 294 7777
Hey Jeff!! GM had issues with their blues, silvers and beiges. Car sat out for a period of time and the top of the car faded and in some spot faded down to primer. Each car has it's own story. I can tell you the sun was NOT good for single stage paints in those shades. Good news is, I brought back to shape and it's now standing tall!!
Ummm it is pretty clear that these are ALL available on Bring a Trailer, which is an online auction site. I don't "ask" anything for them. Bid starts at ZERO and the market decides what it is worth. I let the public speak and rarely NEVER not sell a car! It is the easiest way to conduct a transaction. Sorry you are upset that you can't get a price upfront. Not sure that is a reason not to watch, but you sure are going to miss out on some of THE NICEST and MOST UNIQUE classics around!
I am going to have to run to the hospital for oxygen because that Riv is breath takingly flawless and fabulous. Bless this man for his life's work getting these treasures
Haha, settle down
Love your comment, and I don't blame you for feeling that way.
@@cellpat2686 Lol! Thanks!
My mother bought a 77 new, it looked just like this, also with the 403. I think although based on the LeSabre platform, the Riviera is really quite different. The roof, trunk, rear quarters and front facia are unique to the Riviera. The interior only shares the instrument panel with all full size Buicks, all other components are Riviera only. The interior is very plush and I think superior to many offerings from even Cadillac and Lincoln. Even the boat-tail shared it's platform with the Electra, which is how it became so large. That design, as originally planned, was to have been on the GP/Monte Carlo size chassis.
Thanks! The ride on this one is superior!!
I remember when this model of Riviera came out and everyone thought it was silly that they took a LeSabre and just rounded the rear fender line a bit and called it a Riviera. It was rally just a stop gap until they moved it to the downsized Eldorado platform. Regardless, a very nice pristine car.
I get that... I appreciate the compliment!
@@christianbugatticg BTW, someone took a 1975 gorgeous White & Lipstick Mark IV and made it into a convertible! Absolutely drop dead gorgeous! You need to get that car!!
@@viciouspoodle5543 Oh wow that would be awesome to have!!
Holy cow! Amazing! This car is a keeper.
Yes!!
Wow! That is just an absolutely beautiful car! You've done great work on it!
Thank you!
I owned one of these. Purchased it brand new. Mine was also blue however it had a sunroof and white leather interior.
Oh cool!
Same seats as a limited but much nicer door panels and I love that steering wheel my father had a 78 limited and a1979 Park Avenue.
When you're driving them I love the flat Hood. That's so beautiful with the mileage and that light blue is a great color and that one has the lamp monitors and the cornering lights. 403 has a lot of torque
Thanks! I love the wheel on this one!!
Some cars have a master switch for the cruise, and the antenna.
Oh ok
Beautiful car.
I’d love it!
Thanks!
Collectible model of the rarest Riv body style. Light blue is the perfect luxury colour. And with the 403 V8 too.
Ahhh the powertrain is perfection!!
Amazing time capsule. So is that rear wheel drive? Amazing what passage of time makes things one ignored back then lust after now. Great job as always, love the presentation and video.
Thank you thank you!! And yes this is rear wheel drive.
This was the last year the Riviera was rear wheel drive. Beautiful car !
@@gupman62 Correct!
Cool video mate reminded me of the start of vanishing point were they were cruising down the highway love those old American cars and colour scheme is mint :)
Thank you I appreciate it!
Great video. I always thought those cars were beautiful but they've unfortunately never been a hot item.... Another Great Video and I see Christian has alot of your love and appreciation for the Classics. --- Doyle / Tyler, Texas
Hey Doyle!! Although not hot, the 3,000 miles make this one special!
Oh absolutely Christian I agree ! I am old enough to remember these cars brand new and they were beautiful. Back then people called them Le,Sabriera's because they looked so much like the LeSabre at the time. Of course Buick was in a 2 year transition awaiting the arrival of the all new MAJOR SELLING 1979 Riviera. My family drove Buick's and my great Aunt and Uncle took a trade in beating on their immaculate 1977 Riviera when they went to buy a new 80 Riviera because no one wanted the 77/78. They are beautiful cars and to see one today is a treat ! Keep up the good work I enjoy seeing you and your Dad's videos
Elegant beautiful car with the perfect color inside
Thank you!!
JESUS😮 3000 MILES And 8 track radio! Look at this thing a brand new time capsule
Thanks!
Oh my Lord. That thing is incredible
Thank you!!
I don't think I have ever seen one out in the wild. I like this body style!
Little different for sure!
Love it!
Thanks!
Ohh my goodness that Riviera is cleaner than the board of health,like were are you getting all your time capsule low mileage vehicle's in mint condition from,Jesus must have a barn in heaven lol unbelievable
Amen. Well said
Lol! Thanks!! Just a lot of time on the internet
My grandma had a 77 bought in 79 she had it until 2002. She sold it if you look at 55Lincolns you tube and find the 77 Riviera that was grandma's car.
Oh nice!!!
Very nice LE Sabre. *cough * cough * errr I mean Rivera Truly Is a great color combination and as always you did an impeccable job bringing this back! The 1977-8 Rivera was similar to the 1970 Riviera in that it was just a hold over for the next all new model. IMO The 1970 Rivera was THE UGLIEST and least attractive of any of them. Even the 1986 super downsized version while not the prettiest at least it was an all new model that delivered on Technology. First American car with a touch screen that one could control a variety of features from the radio, to climate control, etc. I believe it even had a very crude GPS that might have been an option. The 77-8 Rivieras were a dressed up LeSabre essentially to hold over the market until the very successful and IMO SEXY 1979-85 Riveras were released. Great work Bill
Hey hey! Thank you and I appreciate it! And yes, LeSabre-ish
LIVE and up for bid now on Bring a Trailer!! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-buick-riviera-2/
Hi where can í see this car listed ? Thank you , love this car !!
Here you go!!! Good luck! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-buick-riviera-2/
A stunning example in a great shade of blue. The power antenna is probably best left alone, the radios from that era were not the best. I am sure it will do well in the auction.
Thank you!!! It will be live soon!!!
why don't you put links in the description of these videos that go to your website? I don't see any on your main page either. Am I missing it?
Just getting to that now! Here you go and thanks for the interest! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-buick-riviera-2/
And I don't out them on my site because I use Bring a Trailer exclusively for marketing the Classics. Call me if you have any questions and I'd be happy to explain in more detail. Thanks, Bill 843 294 7777
What was the car doing all those years? Also why did it need any paint work with only 3400 miles?
Hey Jeff!! GM had issues with their blues, silvers and beiges. Car sat out for a period of time and the top of the car faded and in some spot faded down to primer. Each car has it's own story. I can tell you the sun was NOT good for single stage paints in those shades. Good news is, I brought back to shape and it's now standing tall!!
Around what price range are you willing to accept
We think it should do close to 20k, we "think"
You didn’t fix the power antenna
If I have to send something off and it takes 4-6 weeks to get back, I simply can't fool with it.
Great about the low miles.
That being said, this is probably the least appealing rear drive Riv ever produced by GM...
Some say that, some love them. Hope I find the right buyer!
Want to sell it?
Yes, but it sold already, so sorry you missed it!
bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-buick-riviera-2/
I don’t watch any of these videos anymore because nobody will tell you the price of anything Gjm
Ummm it is pretty clear that these are ALL available on Bring a Trailer, which is an online auction site. I don't "ask" anything for them. Bid starts at ZERO and the market decides what it is worth. I let the public speak and rarely NEVER not sell a car! It is the easiest way to conduct a transaction. Sorry you are upset that you can't get a price upfront. Not sure that is a reason not to watch, but you sure are going to miss out on some of THE NICEST and MOST UNIQUE classics around!
Bull in a China shop🤦🏻♂️
How so?
Wrong!