Price/Bid: | $ 22,350 |
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Make: | Buick | |
Model: | Riviera | |
Condition: | Used | |
Mileage: | 38000 | |
Engine: | 455 Ci | |
Location: | 980**, Kent, Washington | |
#VIN: | 494871H917459 |
Completely redesigned for 1971, the Riviera boasted a new chassis and bold styling from Bill Mitchell and Jerry Hirshberg that drew heavily on the ’63 Corvette Sting Ray’s rear end treatment. The boat tail design was controversial when new but has mellowed nicely over the years, to the point that these are now very sought-after cars. Above the side contour is the graceful fastback that slides into the rear window, and eventually into the gently sloping rear decklid--in profile. Looking at th...