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Ground-Up Restored "Boattail" Riviera 455ci V8 Air Conditioning

1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
1971  Buick Riviera
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Type: Coupe
Trim: GS Sport Coupe
Year: 1971
Mileage: 94814
VIN: 494871H929081
Engine: 455 V8
Transmission: 3 Speed Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Vehicle Title: --
Item location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

1971 Buick Riviera GS Sport Coupe Additional Info:

Ground-Up Restored "Boattail" Riviera 455ci V8 Automatic Air Conditioning ///
Few cars made waves in the early '70s quite like the 1971 Buick Riviera. With its bold boattail rear, dramatic curves, and unmistakable presence, the third-gen Riviera redefined personal luxury. This fully restored 1971 Riviera GS Sport Coupe pairs that bold design with real muscle, courtesy of the Gran Sport package. Finished in factory-correct Vintage Red with a black vinyl roof, this Riviera shows beautifully. Decklid louvers, quad T3 headlights, polished trim, and 15" Buick Rallye wheels wrapped in Toyo whitewalls complete the look. A torquey 455ci V8 (casting #1238861) with a chrome air cleaner and Quadrajet carb delivers proper GS punch, backed by a TH400 and a 12-bolt rear with 3.42 Positraction gears. The GS package also brought firmer suspension and quicker steering for a more responsive feel. Inside, a black vinyl cabin features bucket seats, a power driver's seat, and a unique cantilevered gear selector. Engine-turned trim, woodgrain accents, power windows, A/C, and an AM/FM radio add comfort and style. Controversial at launch, the boattail Riviera has aged into a collector favorite. Restored, rare, and ready to turn heads...this GS checks all the boxes.