1973 Buick Riviera on 2040-cars
Tipp City, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:455 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Interior Color: Black
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Riviera
Trim: 2 dr hardtop with bucket seats and console
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 41,870
1973 boat tail Riviera with 41800 actual miles.
This car was purchased new by my father in law from Tatone Buick in Fairborn Ohio. Needing money for Dr. bills, he asked me to buy his baby from him rather than borrow money. I had several classic cars at the time and didn't really need this one, but I bought it and stored it in the garage where it has mostly sat for the last 20 years. I average about 200 miles per year driving it. The only things I have done to it in this time, besides changing the oil, is to replace the alternater, replace the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipes years ago, put new tires on years ago, and put new hoses, belts and vacuum advance. The tires are almost 20 years old and still have the tips on them. Not sure if brakes were ever replaced, I have not replaced them, but have had no problems, recently the brake light on the instrument panel has been coming on but goes out when I pump the brake.
Car had Zbart rust protection when new and was done over and over again until my father in law was satisfied with the results. There is no rust on the floor or underside of the body anywhere, just on exhaust, drive shaft and A frames etc that just needs to be cleaned up. Car has never been cleaned up, restored, detailed, or painted;
There has been no body damage or rust or any kind of work or paint done to the body except the trunk. Someone tried to break into the trunk by taking the lock out, while my father in law still owned the car. I think they replaced the trunk lid but not sure. but the paint on the trunk is immaculate where the rest of the car is faded and has paint deterioration, but still looks good when cleaned up.
The interior is near immaculate, except for a couple of buttons on the front seat which I have, and the rear carpet has a bad spot.
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