Everyone talks about cars of this vintage being built in “the malaise era”. They seem too focused on the lower power output of cars built during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s while overlooking how smooth and comfortable these cars were. Rivieras like this one here were an absolute dream to drive, got good fuel economy, and we’re very stable platforms that a man could enjoy driving for long hours without becoming cramped or fatigued. I love this car!!!
@turnne
2 жыл бұрын
@c5back9 "Malaise era" also refers to how the quality was not very good in this period ...during this period the Japanese and Germans were gaining market share hand over foot during this period
@edkelley1649
2 жыл бұрын
1986 85 84 we're not the malaise years just a heads up
@c5back9
2 жыл бұрын
@@edkelley1649 depends on your point of view. Some say the malaise era ended in ‘83. But I recall GM, Ford, and Mopar small block V-8 engines in ‘85 through ‘88 putting out only about 200 hp or less. If that ain’t malaise I don’t know what is. A sparkling new Corvette in ‘85 equipped with a 5.7 liter only made abut 190 hp as I remember things. Definitely malaise.
@edkelley1649
2 жыл бұрын
@@c5back9 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS As the inventor of the term "Malaise Era" for the period of motor-vehicle construction spanning the 1973-1983 model years, I bring up the 1973 and 1979 Oil Crises with great regularity in my writing. My childhood experiences with the anxiety of gas lines in both years had a lifelong effect on me, as I learned during the Colonial Pipeline madness of a couple of weeks back.
@edkelley1649
2 жыл бұрын
@@c5back9 One must remember 200 net horsepower equals what when it's gross horsepower. Ratings were different due to the way they measured horsepower. So 200 horsepower wasn't too bad in 1985 or 86 as you say.
@thebestisyettocome4114
Жыл бұрын
Marage Schott in Cincinnati Ohio and former owner Cincinnati Reds and the owner of Buick dealership drove this exceptional Buick. It was her trademark.
@TVHouseHistorian
Жыл бұрын
These were far less of a headache for their owners than the Eldorado of this era. This car is PRISTINE. Great video.
@Jonathan_Taylor
2 жыл бұрын
My neighbor in 86', bought one of these for his divorce present for himself. His had the same amount of chrome. He had two trees removed even, so it could be able to be parked in his driveway in Washington State in the summer. He was so proud of that car and walked across the street, that day and wanted me to come look at it with him. I was washing my Pontiac Fiero in my front yard at the time. I asked him if I could use it on my motor paper route the next morning and he said no and we laughed. I'll never forget that day, when I see one of these..
@B0xlife1
2 жыл бұрын
Lol and now a days it would be “ could I use it on my door dash/ Uber eats jaunt tonight!” Lol sign of some changed times that’s for sure
@floridaroadways
2 жыл бұрын
I hope your neighbor gets married again
@R.J.1
2 жыл бұрын
No. It wasn't the same body style. 86 is where the were a much smaller car. Not sure if this was the green touch screen era but we're a really neat car.
@floridaroadways
2 жыл бұрын
@@R.J.1 yea 86 was smaller but more technical than 85
@R.J.1
2 жыл бұрын
@@floridaroadways For sure. I can't remember if that was the year the Riviera had that green touch screen, but that was really cool.
@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720
2 жыл бұрын
She's a real beauty! 1n 1985 South Africa 🇿🇦was deep in the mire of international sanctions against us and people were looking for cheap and small cars to run, but for some reason GM decided to market these Rivieras in our country and they sold till 1987. I don't suppose in any significant quantity but I remember them at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg for those 3 years, it would seem they came from GM 's plant in Canada because they had metric speedometers and there was a flipside to the handbooks in Afrikaans but they were still left hand drive. About 4 years ago I spotted one in the CBD of Pietermaritzburg with a Lesotho registration plate, that must take some doing to maintain a car 🚗like that in that environment, it looked very good. This video 📹really gave me that really fuzzy feeling of nostalgia.
@cjmarsh504
2 жыл бұрын
That is the most mint conditioned car I've ever seen in my life. She's a beautiful car.
@frankwood7878
Жыл бұрын
THIS CAR IS SUPER GORGEOUS. LOVE THE GUN METAL GREY COLOR ON THIS BABY
@steveg1919
Жыл бұрын
My mother had a white '82 Buick Riviera with all the options... This is model is the most beautiful vehicles from GM - plus / minus 10 years. Absolutely beautiful shape / looks. A "modern" classic that are VERY VERY hard to find.
@darylkik6204
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Wichita and graduated high school in 1987 and College in 1991 so I can remember these cars as new. My confusion is that I had learned only the DMC-12 DeLorean could travel back in time and return looking this good. After college I was Active Duty Air Force for ten years. (All true to this point.) I have contacted senior officials with "Project Bluebook" and made them aware that this is not the only time you somehow grabbed a almost brand new car somehow in the future. Big brother is watching you and would like a "1982 Lincoln Continental Mark V1" next time you go back to the future. Sure you just keep stumbling upon these perfect cars now. They are too perfect so we are watching you now. (All in fun, mostly true, beautiful car.)
@euroasianbob9268
Жыл бұрын
Already brought a Lincoln back ;) kzitem.info/news/bejne/2YKVsHeogWR5q3o
@darylkik6204
Жыл бұрын
@@euroasianbob9268 That was one of the first cars to put you on our "radar". Someone in the office here misfiled it under the title of: Mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, Lincoln and we were unable to find the file. I think the name was given on purpose to throw us off track. Our lead scientists have determined its not possible to have a 35k Lincoln that somehow appears as almost factory fresh. We know your not using "Flubber", or a Flux Capacitor, and your recent DeLorean only reads to 85mph but were watching you.
@euroasianbob9268
Жыл бұрын
@@darylkik6204 lol!
@roberthennel
2 жыл бұрын
I am starting to suspect that you somehow managed to get a deal on the time-traveling DeLorean and are actually going back to the past, buying cars and storing them somewhere to randomly sell them off. Jokes aside, another beauty Bob, keep them coming!
@redshifttrucking4537
2 жыл бұрын
I don't even like most of these cars, but you have a talent for finding real low mileage gems. Next time I need a car, I'm buying something like this from you.
@ThunderAppeal
2 жыл бұрын
It doesnt take talent to find garbage.
@RJsCave
2 жыл бұрын
It's gorgeous. My parents owned an 85 for about a month. It was their first ever new car. they loved it. It got stolen and was never recovered. most likely dismantled in a chop shop the night it was stolen.
@B0xlife1
2 жыл бұрын
That sucks what did they get to replace it?!?
@RJsCave
2 жыл бұрын
@@B0xlife1 don't recall right now. used tho
@B0xlife1
2 жыл бұрын
@@RJsCave yeah I hear that my mind isn’t the same either but it probably wasn’t something worth remembering from that era lol
@RJsCave
2 жыл бұрын
@@B0xlife1 True! lol
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Bummer!
@charleswilliams6758
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1985 Riviera and I plan to drive it to work each day. So far, it runs good I had to replace the fuel pump, power steering pump, V belts, and a set of tires since I had it. The car was sitting for a little while before I bought it, so I knew that I had to buy and replace a few things. I’m the future I plan to replace the vinyl top, the plastic fillers, and repaint the car.
@MYJ61
2 жыл бұрын
My uncle was a jeweler, and he bought the Oldsmobile Toronado version in charcoal grey metallic with crimson interior. To me it just screamed wealth. Beautiful car!
@nomebear
2 жыл бұрын
The Toronado version was a nice handling car, and the ride was over the top.
@diedonner299
2 жыл бұрын
My parents bought one new in 1980 that I learned to drive on 4 years later. The ride and handling made it so easy to learn to drive! I still miss that car.
@rone6029
Жыл бұрын
@@diedonner299 I took my driving test 2 weeks after I turned 16 in my Moms Rivera (baby blue with navy top) and when we got home my dad said "Get out and never ask to borrow it again". He let me drive his Datsun station wagon. Oh well, I impressed the DPS officer. I ended up buying it from my dad when I was in my 20s, but it was not the same. I did not keep it long at all.
@birdseyeview1543
2 жыл бұрын
From experience, you cannot leave this car outside for any length of time, it must be garage kept as the paint will degrade very very quickly. I bought an '89 Dodge Omni (garage kept) with 27k, absolutely pristine. Left outside, the paint began to fade and wore itself down to primer in several areas within weeks. I do not know how you find these gems Bob, but please never stop! Magnificent!
@calvincooley1074
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! 80's paint was crap
@BuzzLOLOL
2 жыл бұрын
GM paint likely much better than Chrysler paint... may also be about first year for clear coat over the paint...
@dennismccallister3994
2 жыл бұрын
I brought my Corvette down when we moved from the north to the state of TN, the first rain, stained all the decals...sick
@PorscheRacer14
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had one of these for a short time after he had a Toronado. Same colour and everything. Seeing that car again makes me feel like a kid when I trace my hand over the Riviera script on the dash and try to say Riviera correctly. What a sweet gem!
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what it’s all about right there! Thanks for sharing!
@wyattfamily8997
2 жыл бұрын
Adds new meaning to the term "show room condition".
@suburbanator91
2 жыл бұрын
1985 was the last year of this version of the Gm E-body [& its slightly stretched version the FWD K-body]. The significance of this platform is that it is front wheel drive with a longitudinally mounted engine. This was the last platform from GM to do this. From 1986 onward, all FWD GM's are transverse mounted.
@ThunderAppeal
2 жыл бұрын
And the significance of this particular car is that it has some how managed to escape the crusher where it should be sent straight away.
@nomebear
2 жыл бұрын
I owned an '82 and loved the car. It was resilient.
@bln3576
2 жыл бұрын
I bought my 84 T Bird 5.0 it had just over 10,000 miles on it 3 months ago. Now it's got 12,000.It's mint. Factory air, cruise, power window, power mirrors and door locks even LED head lights and Posi. Few and far between are these cars. Enjoy
@Scientists_dont_lie
Жыл бұрын
I'm so intrigued with this car and the generation after it. Cause visually, it's a car I didn't appreciate that much at first. Like I'm in love with the last generation Riviera. Might be my realistic dream car. But while looking at that car, I have found that these rivieras have a BIGGER following than my favorite Riviera and they are valued more! I really like reading the responses to this car as I can really see the appeal to it now. My dad had a 1982 grand prix when he moved from Jamaica to Ontario. This car reminds me of his grand prix.
@thebigguy8306
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Euroasian Bob. Great looking car. Pure 1980s throwback. So used to the Riviera's of the 70s, massive sleds with 455ci engines. Unsure why the Riv maintained its real wheel drive when Olds Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado (same frame) when front-wheel drive. Riv did not go front wheel until 79.
@jakespeed63
2 жыл бұрын
Gives me goosebumps!! At my East Cleveland garage back in the late 80s and early 90s, I worked on so many of these cars. I had a few customers that pampered their cars but nothing like this obviously. I absolutely love this thing and wish it could be parked in my garage right now. Thanks for sharing.
@AlexanderCrump
2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of the smell of the interior - I'll never forget the distinct smell of higher-end '80s GMs with the Prima Velour upholstery. It was the same whether it was in a Monte Carlo or Regal or Caprice or Delta 88.
@artflorez1568
6 ай бұрын
$60,000 in 2024 beautiful car! We had the 1980 model year and this brings back memories.
@tenfourproductionsllc
11 ай бұрын
The E-body was a home run and grand slam for GM, all 3 of their variants had their own personality.
@tonyvargas368
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. I haven’t seen one this good since the 80s. My cousin owned a white and red convertible and i loved that car.
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Look for this car on Bring a Trailer soon! It will be selling NO RESERVE!!! I will drop the link here when it goes live.
@tekcoach6311
2 жыл бұрын
When does auction start
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
@@tekcoach6311 it is being put together right now. Probably in a week or so. I’ll post a link to the auction when it goes live.
@davidzoller9617
2 жыл бұрын
Did you mention what kind of engine this car has?
@mrvince316
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidzoller9617 These all had the FWD Olds 307 engine, which is the 5.0L. 4 barrel Quadrajet carb.
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidzoller9617 5.0/307ci V-8.
@jamesrandall3192
2 жыл бұрын
Dad had one very similar to this. Great ride and very comfortable. Had a few road trips in it.
@stevengreco5897
2 жыл бұрын
Wow this car is ready mind blowing! This car should be in a museum!
@user-CarVeennean
2 ай бұрын
This is why I am a petrolhead! Beautifull!
@michaelbarrett1783
2 жыл бұрын
Love this car, it's my dream car!!. Ordered completely loaded 1979 in Gray, silver vinyl roof and gray cloth seat's...It was the best looking car I ever owned.... Sold it to a collector with 12,000 miles back in the 80,s...What are you asking for this car?...If I ever bought a another car of it's vintage; This is what I want!..
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It’s being auctioned no reserve. See pinned post.
@unclerudy9797
2 жыл бұрын
I was an Olds Tech in this era and as a Buick Tech in 1987 when they were new. Also rented them new at Hertz in 1985 ! Got stuck in an Orlando rainstorm in one of these and it was fantastic. They were built mostly at the Linden ,New Jersey Plant which I had trained at...The Riviera was always my favorite of the three after being a tech on all three when new as well as a Cadillac Master Craftsman....
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Buick looks the best as well!
@unclerudy9797
2 жыл бұрын
@@euroasianbob9268 Zeibarted as well...Amazing Original Survivor...
@unclerudy9797
2 жыл бұрын
@@euroasianbob9268 I have the original replacement mast if you need one. Genuine GM. The mast requires the antenna assembly to be rebuilt. I would uy a complete replacement. Those Roya Seals are death. Just put a set of correct era good years on it and supply the originals. Most of the later ones came with Good Years anyway. The Royal Seals were or a short time only. So great it has the original new car smell.
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
@@unclerudy9797 please contact me about the antenna on our website. Thanks!
@AlexanderCrump
2 жыл бұрын
@@euroasianbob9268 It's subjective. I always liked the Toronado the best with its straight lines and sharp edges and masculine front end. This version of the Riviera looked feminine to me. The El Dorado was too glitzy and had the worst engine choices of the three.
@sunsetrider45
2 жыл бұрын
I had the 1982 Riviera. Such a comfortable car. Thanks for showing, Bob!
@randolfo1265
2 жыл бұрын
I had a 1979 Olds Toronado with the real 350. It was rock steady and super comfy. Yours is the nicest example that I have seen in decades!
@fp5495
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I still put the Toronado at the top for the best lines, out all the three GM-lux coupes of that generation, but that Riv still looks awesome. THUMBS UP about the new car smell. Ya just can't get that level of toxic joy in new cars today.
@Brian-cr6rb
2 жыл бұрын
I was 3, my dad had one, my first memory of a vehicle. There are no words, it's amazing! In regards to the steering wheel, that's what the T-Types had. Another great Buick thing!
@blaketindle4703
2 жыл бұрын
“EuroAsian Bob strikes again!” “Where does he find these things????” - Car Wizard
@christopherkraft1327
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bob, this Riviera is stunning!!! These cars are so quiet & comfortable. A friend of mine bought a new Riviera in 1980 & loved it, he drove it for almost 20 years!!! After about 2 years he had to replace the power antenna mast, it did the same thing as yours. I'm sure that this beauty will fetch a good price!!! 👍👍🙂
@patrickhite3026
3 ай бұрын
That is a gorgeous automobile..I had a 83, 85 & 93 but the white on white w/ red leather & factory Bose was my favorite..I let my ex have it to get rid of her...I miss the car very much..Been over 25 years & I still think of her ( the Riviera) not the ex wife...LOL
@peterwinstonaldredge6927
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing find. The one bad thing about a car like this is I love it and would want to drive it but, with that few miles you shouldn't do that. It's a museum piece. Gorgeous color too. I remember these cars very well. Thanks for finding it and sharing!
@ethanfoote7456
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful Riv! I have had 8 of these body styles including T-type Conv and this is one of the nicest looking Rivs I've seen and would consider buying it. The headliners are actually easy to replace.
@ernest8111
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS CAR!!! I HAVE A 84 RIV THATS REALY CLEAN I BROUGHT 2 YEARS AGO LOVE IT!!!
@dewdew34
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had one of these in the 80's for a year or so on lease, same color, had cloth seats and a sunroof. Decent mileage and comfortable ride. Big trunk too. I drove it a little and it takes me back. Fantastic find.
@DanielLopez-me9mh
11 ай бұрын
Wow this Riviera belongs in a museum amazing how that man took so much care for this car plus i like the 5.0 litre Oldsmobile 307 v8 it may be underpowered but smooth and reliable im just mind blown how showroom condition its in
@dave1956
2 жыл бұрын
I had several of these to drive when I worked in the used car business in the 80’s. I loved every one of them.
@scottnyc6572
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a miracle!! My neighbor used to have this same exact car.Im amazed at the pristine condition.
@davidpatrickjuarez6398
11 ай бұрын
Beautiful as a car can get. Thank You for sharing , she looks like my old Rivy , almost to a T , color and all. I miss her.
@joe6096
2 жыл бұрын
29:30 - 1980s GM cars are notorious for deteriorating headliner material. If the visor is doing that the whole headliner is not far off or is actually like that. It can be replaced with better, longer lasting padding and liner material. As for the A/C, if it needs charged it most likely has a leak in the system which would require a complete evacuation of the R-12 and a complete replacement of the lines, condenser, evaporator, compressor, and full recharge with R-134a
@nomebear
2 жыл бұрын
Brand new, and we had to replace the headliner.
@gtasanandreascluckinbell
2 жыл бұрын
@@nomebear didnt get those problems with my regal, nor my el camino
@peterlarsen7779
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this gem with us! What a BEAUTY! This is the dream find of a lifetime...
@In_memory_of_Dad
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob. Wow you have totally outdone yourself on this one Bob, what an absolutely beautiful car. Whoever buys that car is going to have a virtually new car! I take my hat off to you Bob, you are the used car Master... 👍🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-buick-riviera-7/?
@ramoncarter6585
2 жыл бұрын
I love this car so beautiful at 37 years old looks good in 2022 after nearly 4 decades later. They don't make cars like this anymore especially now I prefer old cars more than new cars of today that Buick commercial ad from '84 didn't lie when they said more people were choosing Buicks see why wasn't born around that time until 4 years later my aunt had a '84 Park Avenue at that time these cars were out around '79. I always watch videos of old cars especially the Buicks grew up on this brand thanks to these beautiful classics, love the 1984-85 Lesabre always said to myself if was an adult in 1985 would have bought that model now I am going to say same thing with the Riv, wanted a 2door coupe this would had been on my car list as much of car person I am that beast would had looked just like this model almost like new. They don't make cars this great anymore, saw a convertible in white not that long ago was elderly man a few years ago saw a coupe all pimped look like singing the Rubberband man (Spinners) lol I said a old school car had an older woman on passenger with those ridiculous 22 inch rims or so look like pig tails still these were some beautiful cars even liked the Toronado that was same as (Riviera) think the Buick did look better as much loved Oldsmobile. A teacher that taught my mother had one of these at that time she and her husband were saving up buying them a beautiful new home it looked good it was light color with reddish or brownish dark interior ran like a tank after paid cash for her home she finally sold that car remember it was up for sale at service station with for sale as last time saw that beauty was when younger guy was driving that was way back in the in the 90s. Thanks for detailing the 1985 Buick Riviera she deserves every appraise of a beautiful and classic machine ever built these cars all collectors items.
@squidiz496
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. One day I will own something half as nice as this hopefully.
@garrydavis3475
2 жыл бұрын
Even as a English man I have to respect the originality of the legend of a car well don sir bob of Europe Asia motors you are a legend when it comes to jammy deals with crisp cars
@charleshaynes815
2 жыл бұрын
I could not have afforded a $20000 car back in 1985 and as an 18 year old my eye was turned to mustang gt’s but I will say this was and will be money well spent
@mike9657
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1985 Mercedes 500SEL that was my aunt's. Has 70k miles and runs and drives just fine.Needs an exhaust from her short drives. I'd like to sell if you like them.
@B0xlife1
2 жыл бұрын
Email Him or go to his website and contact him thru there I wouldn’t trust connecting thru KZitem! www.euroasianauto.com/
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Send me a message on our website. Thanks!
@dbotterell2915
Жыл бұрын
I want that for my hooptie fleet. Thats a gorgeous going to town rig.... love those 2 door models, buick and the cadillac variant
@euroasianbob9268
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not a Hoopie! Lol. It sold for $38500.
@dbotterell2915
Жыл бұрын
@EUROASIAN Bob I call mine hoopties but they really arent.. last one I got was a 2006 ford ranger 4x4 4.0v6, from california. Next one I'm looking for is going to be a Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel 4x4 eddie bauer... just looking and waiting for an example that's spec"d the way I want and rust free
@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
2 жыл бұрын
I had the Oldsmobile version of this Buick but an '84. One of the best driving cars of several I've had. Same color but trunk deck paint didn't stay nice like the rest of the car. And the front axles had to be replaced at over 100k miles. I'll surely check it out on BAT, and especially if the Wizard goes over it.
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
It’s headed to the Wizard next week!
@WashburnD10
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of history.
@kobbetop
2 жыл бұрын
Great intro to the video, just driving around. What a great find, everything about it is from a different era.
@jamesjetty625
2 жыл бұрын
Bob fully geeking out Love it
@ericervin4778
2 жыл бұрын
LLLLLOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEE IT!!!!!! My great uncle had this same year in blue. It was one of many Rivieras that he owned throughout the years, starting with the 1960s models and ending with the late 90s model. He had a Jones for Rivieras. LOL. :)
@cadillacnational7539
2 жыл бұрын
Man what a beauty love the Riviera’s . I Bought an 85 Cadillac Seville bustleback 11,000 original miles off of my Moms cousin in which was the original owner. Owned it for 2 years, I loved it but didn’t want to put miles on it recently sold it. So last year I bought a 93 Cadillac Eldorado that had 27,000 miles on it great shape not perfect but I don’t worry about driving it and trying to keep it perfect. I love low mile cars like that but for me personally it so hard not to worry about keeping it in pristine condition. Thank you, for sharing hope it goes to person that will keep it original and take care of it.
@jeffreyweston900
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to find an 1986 Cutlass supreme in that exact same condition!
@irvingjohnson9244
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, those are perfect cars for sure.
@scottleyva8656
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful cars ever made!
@robertchristie9434
2 жыл бұрын
I owned the same color '85 but mine was a T-type with the Grand National engine and didn't have a vinyl top. Talk about a sleeper. Had it for 5 years, great car.
@davidfrania8990
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I just took a trip in the Wayback Machine! Back in the day, a friend of mine had a Riviera identical to this one except his had a lighter gray top. I had a Toronado at that time which was a really sweet ride too...I loved that car! And I do remember the leather smell of that interior just like this car has. Whoever buys this car should consider themselves very lucky to have it!
@euroasianbob9268
2 жыл бұрын
Wayback Machine! Love it! You must be 50+ I have the Rocky and Bullwinkle pinball machine.
@davidfrania8990
2 жыл бұрын
@@euroasianbob9268 You bet I am! Rocky & Bullwinkle...Love it! Now I'm definitely subscribing!
@kevinkeswick1243
2 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous car in showroom condition - it even has the new car smell (I'll have to take your word for that). I agree that of the trio of GM personal luxury cars from that model year ( the Eldo, Riviera, and Toronado ) the "Riv" was by far the best looking of this trio of sisters! I loved it's flowing front lines compared to the Eldo's verticality. The Toronado of course was the ugly sister of the trio. The only thing that surprises me with this model year of GM personal luxury cars (and this applies equally to the Eldo, Riv and Toronado) is that the rear window was fixed for no apparent reason. How did it make sense to build a two-door hardtop where the back window did not go down? Can anyone explain this? If I was a backseat occupant I would have felt cheated! I would be like "where is my power window switch?" (as a kid I was obsessed with power windows). This was not like the '72 Cadillac Coupe de Ville where the rear window was basically a giant opera window. These cars had hardtop lines! I'll never figure this out.
@calhardy9179
2 жыл бұрын
I had a 85 Toronado Caliente. One of the best driving cars I ever owned. If I saw one in similar condition might be tempted to buy.
@susanjspaulding
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 *PRISTINE Riviera* !! *Lovely low-mileage 1985 Buick* !! *This interior is FABULOUS* !! *Love the TRIPLE gray color* !! *Anxious to see this car on Bring-A-Trailer* !! #EuroAsianBob 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
@unclerudy9797
2 жыл бұрын
If you look at the sticker the steering wheel may show as an upgrade. Linden NJ Plant sometimes upgraded the steering wheel with a vinyl hat roof if they were short on the standard wheel at production.
@davepowers2221
2 жыл бұрын
The small curtsey lights in the top lip of the dash is a Riv classic. Look at the org 63 -65 Riv dashboards. They are there
@tmoz1228
2 жыл бұрын
I would say this thing is the definition of a cream puff!!
@steveshanabarger4108
2 жыл бұрын
Love it; wish I could afford it. Have always been a Buick fan since my first car in 1980; a 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe. time capsules are my favorite; keep em coming.
@caylee3277
2 жыл бұрын
I also have an 85 Riviera with 65k and a 98 Riviera with 94k absolutely love Riviera 👍
@ExcMARK20916
2 жыл бұрын
Nice lighting on the dash. Auto makers are so cheap nowadays alot of them don’t even do the footwell lighting.
@keith536
2 жыл бұрын
My Dad had a 1983 in white with a red interior. My Uncle had an Eldorado and you're right.. The Buick was much better looking.
@nathanieldavislll3282
2 жыл бұрын
And i Want To Thank You Much For Sharing Your Video With Me And To Please Take Good Care Of Ur. New Barn Find
@superdeformed
2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother owned a dark red 1984 Rivera. My parents ended up with it and used it as a family car / work truck. from hauling 3 kids and all my dad's tools, the auto-leveling air shocks were completely destroyed. I drove it while I was in high school some until we got rid of it. I broke the tail pipe and melted the tail light. The car was a mess when we got rid of it. I still have dreams about it.
@wotrulke5868
2 жыл бұрын
I love the styling of this Buick sensational car 🚙
@gregcarterfineart
2 жыл бұрын
Flipping gorgeous. That thing is one in a million.
@blaketindle4703
2 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable find Bob! Beautiful car! 😍
@victorcamacho3368
2 жыл бұрын
Wow my sister had the same car new in 79, she was crazy in love with her car. Thank you for the video I wish I could buy it for her!!
@glutenfreejoe6099
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome I had a 1985 Buick Regal Limited two tone green I had the 231 v6 (3.8 Liter)
@michaela1655
2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the Grey Poupon in the glove box.
@kenney8656
2 жыл бұрын
The power antenna was the very first thing that went out on my 83 Riviera. Best car ever!
@DanielLopez-me9mh
11 ай бұрын
Wow i like the leather wrapped steering wheel also used on the turbo Regals buicks and turbo Rivieras i can imagine that this interior still has the new car smell its such ashme that GM will never make any cars like this anymore
@alreynolds7152
2 жыл бұрын
My step grandfather had one of these in dark blue back in the 1980's I felt rich riding in that car. ...
@robertpace901
2 жыл бұрын
Love that body style. I had a 1985. The same color combo as this one.
@edkelley1649
2 жыл бұрын
As the inventor of the term "Malaise Era" for the period of motor-vehicle construction spanning the 1973-1983 model years, I bring up the 1973 and 1979 Oil Crises with great regularity in my writing. My childhood experiences with the anxiety of gas lines in both years had a lifelong effect on me, as I learned during the Colonial Pipeline madness of a couple of weeks back.
@Tojazzer
2 жыл бұрын
Love this car. This would be my weekender in the summer for sure. I also love how you shot the video. When you're bringing it over to The Wizard, show this video to Mrs. Wizard so that she knows how to shoot interiors because she hasn't a clue.
@dbotterell2915
Жыл бұрын
Saw it on BAT its gonna go for a bunch. Its a great example of that GM platform...
@hornetbrown
2 жыл бұрын
These were the cars to have if a Cadillac was out of reach or a Pontiac or Oldsmobile just didn't get it done luxury-wise. My Dad almost bought a '79 Riv but opted for the Electra Limited coupe instead because I had trouble fitting in the backseat (I was almost 15 at the time and getting taller). My Dad drove that car into the ground over 15 years--it was the car I learned to drive with. My neighbor has a clean '81 Riviera in this same color scheme--never drives it. I envision buying this one day.
@jamesrivera5181
8 ай бұрын
That’s when cars were cars American made she’s Beautiful I had one and it too was a 1985 also love it 🙂👍
@jonclassical5710
2 жыл бұрын
WOW...she is a true time capsule!
@Getyourdoe
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the same car a few months ago, mine is more of a project, got some work to do, but I Luv these.
@redneckbryon
2 жыл бұрын
Just saw this car on Tyler‘s channel, what a beautiful example of an 85 Buick Riviera. Really the only flaw is the headliner.
@cardiffchris
2 жыл бұрын
Total Beauty.....I like your drive by shots in the first minute. :)
@collinreesejones5525
2 жыл бұрын
my buddy had the twin in high school although it was a 1983 5.7 Diesel (1990) we thrashed it.. I will certainly go to heck for that!
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