Toby Wilson
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LOT 82
1971 Buick Riviera Boattail Registration no. V5C Applied for Chassis no. 494871H917311
Sold for £20,812.50 inc. premium
Lot 82
1971 Buick Riviera Boattail Registration no. V5C Applied for Chassis no. 494871H917311
1971 Buick Riviera Boattail
Registration no. V5C Applied for
Chassis no. 494871H917311
Registration no. V5C Applied for
Chassis no. 494871H917311
Odoemeter Reading: 92,024
MoT Expiry: 1 March 2021
*Monstrous 455ci (7462cc) engine
*Futuristic styling
*Recently restored example
Buick has for many years represented a cornerstone in American car design and production - the Rivera being no exception sporting six-window hardtop styling with a high quality interior. The elegant lines sported new 'Coke bottle styling', with the middle of the body tapering in and sharp angles front and rear. Offering the same power as the bigger Buicks but with less weight, the Riviera had excellent all-round performance, thundering to 0-60mph in about eight seconds.
This rare, first year of production, 3rd generation Buick Riviera features the desirable Boattail styling and louvered boot lid. Retaining its original 455 cubic inch (7,456cc) big block motor with floor shift automatic transmission the car runs and drives very well. Sold new in Texas, USA, where it had 2 owners prior to the current owner. During the enthusiast ownership the car has been stripped, repainted, retrimmed and a new clutch has been installed. Imported into the UK earlier this year the registration application to the DVLA is underway. All UK taxes have been paid. Offered with copy Texas title and two sets of keys. A nicely restored example ready to be enjoyed by the fortunate new owner.
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MoT Expiry: 1 March 2021
*Monstrous 455ci (7462cc) engine
*Futuristic styling
*Recently restored example
Buick has for many years represented a cornerstone in American car design and production - the Rivera being no exception sporting six-window hardtop styling with a high quality interior. The elegant lines sported new 'Coke bottle styling', with the middle of the body tapering in and sharp angles front and rear. Offering the same power as the bigger Buicks but with less weight, the Riviera had excellent all-round performance, thundering to 0-60mph in about eight seconds.
This rare, first year of production, 3rd generation Buick Riviera features the desirable Boattail styling and louvered boot lid. Retaining its original 455 cubic inch (7,456cc) big block motor with floor shift automatic transmission the car runs and drives very well. Sold new in Texas, USA, where it had 2 owners prior to the current owner. During the enthusiast ownership the car has been stripped, repainted, retrimmed and a new clutch has been installed. Imported into the UK earlier this year the registration application to the DVLA is underway. All UK taxes have been paid. Offered with copy Texas title and two sets of keys. A nicely restored example ready to be enjoyed by the fortunate new owner.
Please click the link to view the walkaround video of this lot: click here
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 80/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 19/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 17/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 5
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 17/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 5
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 3
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