My dad ordered one of these then when the dealership called to tell him it was in he walked in the showroom and there was a black with grey velour seats and white vinyl and grey carpeting on doors and floor. Just knock out gorgeous. He came home with it. They asked don’t you even want to look at your car you ordered. He said no I’ll take the black one. Drove it 12 years and it looked the same as day one. When he traded it the car was sold within an hour. Funny thing it was bought by a family in the same neighborhood but within a year they trashed it. Very sad. The 79’-80’ models are the ones you want because they had the Oldsmobile 350(5.7)
Apparently, they think people who drive Rivieras play tennis. The 1981 brochure I have has a guy dressed up in tennis gear with a racket leaning against a hunter green T-Type.
I just bought a 1985 Riviera and I am going to repair or replace all of the worn out parts. It rides pretty good but I might replace the air suspension system.
The Riv was always a luxury car shared with the Eldo and Toronado eventually with some sportiness. The '75-78s were not sporty in the least. Even the '74 had a Stage 1 GS option despite losing its unique design. 1979 is when they brought back performance.
Such a beautiful car and my absolute favorite body style!
This is the car I drive every single day, got rid of my Honda and never looked back
We have one of these cars. Its a beauty & such a comfy car. One of my favorites.
My dad wanted one. Sadly, he never got one, but he loved it and he should have bought one.
Buick Riviera S-Type Turbo was named Motor Trend 1979 car of the year one of the best turbocharged ever made in my opinion
My dad ordered one of these then when the dealership called to tell him it was in he walked in the showroom and there was a black with grey velour seats and white vinyl and grey carpeting on doors and floor. Just knock out gorgeous. He came home with it. They asked don’t you even want to look at your car you ordered. He said no I’ll take the black one. Drove it 12 years and it looked the same as day one. When he traded it the car was sold within an hour. Funny thing it was bought by a family in the same neighborhood but within a year they trashed it. Very sad. The 79’-80’ models are the ones you want because they had the Oldsmobile 350(5.7)
350 uses too much gas
Apparently, they think people who drive Rivieras play tennis. The 1981 brochure I have has a guy dressed up in tennis gear with a racket leaning against a hunter green T-Type.
Very cool vid! Thanks for posting!
The narrator may be Joseph Campanella.
Joseph campanella who was in every other tv show 1970-1985
Truly a car of class besides the 1985-86 Somerset and 1982 Century
I had an 80 with nearly 400 K miles!
I just bought a 1985 Riviera and I am going to repair or replace all of the worn out parts. It rides pretty good but I might replace the air suspension system.
Not sure if you caught this, but the SCTV opening theme is used as the soundtrack here!!!!!!
I knew it was familiar
Dose any one have any parts for the 79
The guy plays tennis properly.
Do you have other '79 Promos?!!!!!
miss cars like this, not some dumb wheezy 4 cylinder SUV box...
By the late mid 70's, GM basically turned its Revi into a luxury Regal. Sad.
No it wasnt. Nothing like a Regal!!
The Riv was always a luxury car shared with the Eldo and Toronado eventually with some sportiness. The '75-78s were not sporty in the least. Even the '74 had a Stage 1 GS option despite losing its unique design. 1979 is when they brought back performance.
not even close, the riv was a completely different car, parents had a regal, it was not even close to a riv
Riv is e platform regal is g platform
Riv is e platform regal is g platform
Ah the gutless front wheel drive era!!!
Plenty of power
1979-85 gm e platform share with eldo/toro