1973 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe! BOATTAIL! Exceptional! Low Miles! Drives Great!













Vehicle Description
1973 BUICK RIVIERA 2 DR HARDTOP SPORT COUPE " BOATTAIL"
455 V8 POWERPLANT DUAL EXHAUST
CALIFORNIA CAR!
90673 ACTUAL MILES
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NICE AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT!
ALWAYS GARAGED!
DRIVES GREAT!
34,080 PRODUCED IN 1973 ! LAST YEAR FOR THE BOATTAIL!
VIN # 4Y87U3H588642
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NO RESERVE AUCTION
WILL SELL TO LAST BIDDER WHEN AUCTION IS COMPLETED!
THIS 1973 BUICK RIVIERA BOATTAIL CAME FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA. RECENTLY WENT THROUGH AN ESTATE SALE AND WAS DELIVERED TO THE RELATIVES HERE IN EASTERN WASHINGTON. THE CAR IS BEING SOLD TO SETTLE ESTATE. COMES WITH A CLEAR AND CLEAN WASHINGTON TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE TO THE NEW OWNER. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND SHOWS THAT IT IS FROM A DRY STATE!BILL MITCHELL THE HEAD OF GENERAL MOTORS DESIGNED THE BUICK BOATTAIL RIVIERA. THE BOATTAIL WAS INSPIRED BY CLASSIC BUGATTIS AND CORVETTE RARE CARS. THE CAR IN ITS TIME MADE A RADICAL FASHION STATEMENT. THIS CLASSIC DESIGN IS A TIME LESS PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY WITH THE GORGEOUS BOATTAIL DESIGN! A TRUE COLLECTORS ITEM FOR YEARS TO COME!
1973 WAS THE FINAL YEAR THAT GM OFFERED THIS CLASSIC RIVIERA DESIGN.THE LAST BOATTAIL MODELS CAME WITH A TOTALLY NEW FRONT END DESIGN, INCLUDING NEW GRILLE AND PARKING AND HEADLIGHTS. SOME HISTORIANS HAVE CALLED THE RIVIERA BOATTAIL MODEL THE MOST REFINED VEHICLES MADE FROM 1971-1973.
************************************************************************************************ THE EXTERIOR PAINT LOOKS TO BE ORIGINAL AND IS VERY STRAIGHT AND CLEAN.THE INTERIOR IS VERY CLEAN AS WELL. INCLUDING THE UPHOLSTERY, DOOR PANELS, HEADLINER, DASH, AND CARPETED AREAS THROUGHOUT.
NICE BUMPERS FRONT AND REAR. NICE CHROME! NICE STAINLESS THROUGHOUT!
NICE CLEAN TRUNK INCLUDING THE SPARE COVER AND ALL ACC NEEDED FOR CHANGING. HAS ALL ORIGINAL FLOORING AND SIDE MATERIALS. ALL ORIGINAL!
NO RUST!
THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT IS VERY CLEAN AS WELL. THE CLASSIC 455 V8 STILL SPORTS THE ORIGINAL CHERRY RED COLOR.
NICE GLASS AND WEATHERSTRIPPING THROUGHOUT.
BRAND NEW EXPENSIVE COBRA WHITE LETTER ALL SEASON TIRES. THEY REALLY LOOK GREAT WITH THE ORIGINAL RIVIERA RALLY WHEELS!
UNIQUE DOOR OPENERS FROM 1973! VERY COOL!
***THE CAR STARTS RIGHT UP AND DRIVES LIKE ONLY A BUICK RIVIERA CAN WITH THE TRUSTY 455 V8 POWERPLANT. PROBABLY BUICKS BEST ENGINE! THE BRAKES STOP NICE AND EVEN AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS WITH TWO FINGERS EFFORTLESSLY. ALL ACC WORK AS THEY SHOULD.***
VERY COMFY SEATS AND REALLY HAS AN OUTSTANDING RIDE! REALLY GETS ATTENTION ON THE OPEN ROAD!
FEATURES AND OPTIONS: 455 V8 7.4 LITRE POWERPLANT 4 BARREL CARB DUAL EXHAUST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TURBO HYDRA-MATIC 400 3 SPEED AIR CONDITIONING POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES W/ FRONT DISCS POWER SEAT POWER WINDOWS POWER TRUNK SPEED ALERT TILT WHEEL AM-FM RADIO FACTORY RALLY WHEELS NEW COBRA ALL SEASON WHITE LETTER TIRES CORNERING LIGHTS WHITE LETTER TIRES SPARE AND ALL ACC IN TRUNK FOR CHANGING FACTORY MANUAL INCLUDED ****************************************************************************************** LAST YEAR OF THE RIVIERA. THIS IS A NICE EXAMPLE AND DRIVES GREAT AS WELL. CALIFORNIA OWNED. CURRENTLY HAS LIFETIME WASHINGTON COLLECTOR PLATES THAT GO WITH THE VEHICLE. GREAT CAR TO INCLUDE IN YOUR COLLECTION!PICTURES WERE TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025
ALL INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE
PAYMENT OF 25% REQUIRED WITH 48 HOURS OF SALE ENDING. REMAINING OF 75% DUE IN THE NEXT 5 DAYS. PAYMENT EITHER BANK TO BANK TRANSFER OR CASHIERS CHECK FROM WELLS FARGO, US BANK, BANK OF AMERICA, OR CHASE BANK ONLY. THANKS FOR THAT.
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH SHIPPING THERE ARE SEVERAL HERE IN THE LOCAL AREA I CAN CONNECT YOU WITH. THEY ARE VERY RELIABLE AND GREAT PEOPLE!
PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU ARE TRULY INTERESTED AS THIS IS A PURE SALE AND WILL SALE TO THE LAST BIDDER WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS!
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK!