24k-Mile 1985 Buick Riviera

Description

In 1979, the sixth-generation Buick Riviera was joined by the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado in adopting shorter, front-wheel-drive platforms. Despite its smaller stature, the Riviera’s interior remained as luxurious and spacious as ever, with available electronic climate control and a Concert Sound six-speaker audio system. Power came from a standard 252 cu-in V6 beginning in 1981, while a V8 remained optional in the form of a 5.0-liter Oldsmobile-built unit. Named Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” in 1979, the sixth-generation Riviera remains the best-selling iteration ever.

Highlights 

• Offered showing 23,514 miles at the time of listing 

• 5.0-liter V8 rated at 140 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Red Firemist with Gold accent stripes and a Dark Red vinyl Landau roof 

• Dark Red leather interior 

• Optional AM/FM/Cassette stereo with Concert Sound Speakers 

• 15 inch steel wheels with Custom locking wire wheel covers, mounted with Maxxis MA-1 tires 

• 2019 AACA National First Prize winner in judging class 27P 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• AACA National First Prize grille badge 

• Tungsten halogen headlamps 

• Four note horn 

• Low fuel indicator 

• Power steering 

• Full coil suspension 

• Stabilizer bars, front and rear 

• Cruise control 

• Tilt steering column 

• Rocker, wheel opening, windowsill, and roof drip moldings 

• Six-way power driver’s and passenger’s seat 

• Power windows, locks, and trunk release 

• Electric trunk pull down 

• Electric touch automatic climate control 

• Two-speed windshield wiper with low speed delay 

• Rear window defroster 

• Soft-Ray tinted glass 

• High energy ignition 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Digital clock 

• Reading lamps 

• Dual sun visor vanity mirrors 

• Power antenna 

• Bumper guards 

• Door edge guards 

• Carpet savers with inserts, front and rear 

• Trunk trim carpeting 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on the front of the vehicle that have been touched-up 

• Light in the engine bay is inoperative 

• Sun visors to not stay in the upright position without stays 

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Copies of the original window sticker and build sheet  

• 1985 Buick Audio Owner’s Guide 

• 1985 Buick Chassis Manual in printed binders 

• Additional Buick literature 

• Buick Club of America Driven Award and Best in Class pin 

Ownership History

A copy of the original window sticker shows that this 1985 Buick Riviera Coupe was initially delivered to Century Motors in Tuscola, Illinois. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows registration history in Illinois, Florida, and Georgia. The consignor reports that the car has only had three previous owners and is in highly original condition.