1992 Buick Riviera

Description

Originally unveiled in 1963, the Buick Riviera personal luxury car was so named to capture the allure of the French Riviera. Posh when it arrived, the Riviera remained so for more than three decades. 

The seventh-generation 1992 Riviera was loaded with standards like power steering, brakes, mirrors, windows, locks, and seats, as well as Buick Dynaride suspension, a new theft-deterrent system called Pass-Key, and a less-reflective solar control glass. Upgrades included power sunroof, leather seats, and CD player. Buick emphasized the ’92 Riviera’s quality, design, engineering, and seamless flow of power, which came from the car's 170 horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine (with Tuned Port Injection) and its fuel-efficient automatic transmission with overdrive. 

This two-owner 1992 Riviera has been driven only 56,302 miles in the last 32 years (verified by the attached clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report), an average of 1,759 miles per year. With an original MSRP of $25,415 — about $57,000 today — it has been meticulously maintained since new. 

Highlights 

• Two-owner car offered with only 56,302 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

• Finished in White over a Maroon leather interior 

• Powered by a 3.8-liter OHV V6 rated at 170 horsepower and 220 lb-ft torque 

• Recent maintenance/upgrades (2022-2024): 

  • New tires (Continental TrueContact 225/60R16 white walls) 

  • New battery 

  • New Pioneer remote infotainment system, USB port, and speakers 

  • New gaskets for engine and transmission 

  • Transmission fluid changed 

  • Transmission filter replaced 

  • New AC compressor 

  • New radiator 

  • New water pump 

  • New PVC valve 

  • Oil and filter changed 

  • Oil pan gasket replaced 

  • Valve cover gaskets replaced 

  • Splash guards installed 

• Optional power sun/moon roof 

• Leather seats 

• Vision ten-spoke chrome wheels 

Features 

• FWD two-door hardtop coupe 

• Automatic transmission with overdrive 

• Power brakes 

• Power steering 

• Power seats 

• Power windows 

• Power locks 

• Power mirrors 

• Tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Cruise control 

• Air conditioning 

• Rear window defogger 

• Less-reflective solar control glass 

• Disc brakes 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Independent front and rear suspension 

• Lighted armrests 

• Center storage consol 

• Change holder 

• Digital gauges: 

  • 102 mph speedometer 

  • Tachometer 

  • Odometer 

  • Voltage 

  • Engine temperature 

  • Oil temperature  

  • Fuel level 

• Five seatbelts (two in front, three in back) 

• Width: 73.10 inches 

• Height: 52.9 inches 

• Wheelbase: 108 inches 

• Overall length: 198.3 inches 

• Curb weight: 3498 pounds 

• MPG: 27 highway, 18 city 

Known Imperfections 

• A few paint chips up front

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Original Rivera wheels 

• Original Delco Bose Gold Series AM/FM/cassette stereo 

• Mini spare tire 

• Jack 

• Two sets of keys 

Ownership History 

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1992 Buick Riviera was purchased by its original owner on 18 April 1992 in Knox, Pennsylvania. It received regular maintenance and passed numerous safety inspections for nearly 30 years before it was sold to its second owner on 1 May 2022 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 

Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 email: trollinger@hagerty.com