RARE LOW ORIGINAL MILES AND LOW PRODUCTION SURVIVOR

1978 Buick Riviera

HISTORYTHIS 5TH GENERATION RIVIERA WAS A 2 YEAR ONLY BODY STYLE WITH PRODUCTION IN 78 ONLY 17636 UNITS PLUS THE 75TH BLACK SILVER EDITION. 77/78 TOTAL PRODUCTION WAS BARELY OVER 50,000 THIS WAS ALSO THE LAST YEAR FOR A REAR WHEEL DRIVE RIVIERAYOU RARELY SEE A 77 OR 78 RIVIERA FOR SALE IN ANY CONDITION.
THE RIVIERAYOU ARE VIEWING AN ORIGINAL SOUTHWESTERN 2 OWNER WITH JUST 36,500 ORIGINAL MILES WHICH HAS SURVIVED 40 YEARS.THIS RIVIERA IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 403 6.6 ENGINE. FEW 78S CAME WITH THIS ENGINE AS GM WAS SHUFFLING ENGINES BETWEEN MAKES.THE RIVIERA ALSO HAS THE OPTIONAL 3.23 POSITRACTION AND THE OPTIONAL RALLEY RIDE HANDLING PACKAGE WITH REAR SWAY BAR.THIS WOULD BE THE SAME DRIVE TRAIN YOU WOULD FIND IN MANY NEW 1978 TRANS AMS THOUGH THIS RIVIERA IS SPORTY BUT NOT A HOT ROD MORE LIKE A GENTLEMANS TRANS AM. ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUALS WARRANTY INFO BOOKLET,CONSUMER INFO BOOKLET, TIRE INFO BOOKLET, AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOKLET GO WITH SALE.THE EXTERIORTHE BRIGHT WHITE PAINT SHOWS VERY WELL WITH NO VISIBLE SWIRL MARKS OR FADING. THE PADDED WHITE LANDAU TOP IS SOFT AND SUPPLE WITH NO CRACKING OR BUBBLING. ALL GLASS IS CLEAR AND ORIGINAL. THE BUMPER FILLERS ARE SOLID NOT CRACKED. THE BLUE ACCENT STRIPES WERE ADDED CORRECTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AS BLUE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FROM FACTORY. THE MATCHING BLUE BODY SIDE MOLDINGS ARE BRIGHT AND NOT WEATHERED.*** THE STAINLESS AND CHROME (AND THERE IS A LOT) IS INCREDIBLE FRONT TO BACK. GOOD THING AS IT WOULD BE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO REPLACE .THE ENGINE AND TRUNK COMPARMENT YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE. THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT HOUSES ORIGINAL SPARE AND JACK ASSEMBLY. ALL WEATHERSTRIPPING DOOR, TRUNK ETC LOOKS TO BE ORIGINAL BUT IN VERY VERY GOOD CONDITION
THE INTERIORTHE BLUE INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE DASH BEZEL IS BRIGHT AND DASH PAD HAS NO CRACKS. THE 3 SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEEL LOOKS UNTOUCHED BY HUMAN HANDS. THE SEATING AREA HAS NO STAINS RIPS NOR TEARS. CARPET AND ORIGINAL RIVIERA MATS ARE CLEAN AND SHOW MINIMAL WEAR. THE HEADLINER IS CLEAN AND TIGHT(RARE)
THE MECHANICALSTHE 403 STARTS RIGHT UP AND TRANS SHIFTS SMOOTHLY AND GOES STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO BRAKE OR EXHAUST NOISE AND IS VERY QUIET. THE ENGINE BAY IS SUPER CLEAN AND 403 STILL RETAINS MOST OF ITS BLUE PAINT. ENGINE IS DRY WITH NO LEAKS. AND ALL PARTS ARE INTACT. THE EXHAUST ALMOST LOOKS NEW AND SO DOES THE PANCAKE ORIGINAL CATALYIC CONVERTOR (. ) ALL POWER OPTIONS WORKING EXCEPT THE POWER ANTENNA WHICH YOU CAN PUT UP OR DOWN MANUALLY AND THE AM/FM STEREO PLAYS CLEARLY. THE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK. THE CLIMATE CONTROL AC COULD STAND A CHARGE IF YOU PREFER ICE COLD. THE MICHELIN 245/75R 15 TIRES HAVE AT LEAST 70% TREAD LIFE. THE OPTIONAL SPORTY STAINLESS ROAD WHEEL COVERS ARE BRIGHT WITH SOME MINOR CURB RASH
ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME AS ARE .
TERMS 10% DEPOSIT REQUIRED 24 HOURS AFTER AUCTION END BALANCE IN FULL 72 HOURS AFTER AUCTION ENDACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT BANK WIRE TRANSFER, BANK CHECK( WHICH STILL HAS TO CLEAR) OR CASH IN PERSON. IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER AND CHOSE NOT TO DO A **PRE INSPECTION** THEN YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH PICS AND DESCRIPTION AND WILL COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION ON TIME**

• Condition: Used
• Make: Buick
• Model: Riviera
• Type: Coupe
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 36,500
• VIN: 4Z37K8H486112
• Color: ARCTIC WHITE
• Engine size: 403
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Blue
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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