Nice 67 Riviera

Discussion in 'Cars and Parts For Sale Leads' started by Devin, Jul 6, 2019.

  1. Devin

    Devin Buick guy since 1982

  2. sgf1967

    sgf1967 Well-Known Member

    It isn’t perfect but I think it is pretty nice. I agree that the asking price is high though.
     
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  3. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    It's not bad, knock a few grand off the price and it's very do-able.
     
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  4. Devin

    Devin Buick guy since 1982

    I agree that the price is a bit high, but that will encourage tough negotiating.
     
  5. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    He should have left the 1980 barn find dust on it. That way he could have gotten his asking price.
     
  6. lemmy-67

    lemmy-67 Platinum Level Contributor

    Same stock color as mine, out-of state registration but has the complete CA emissions package. A bit pricey, if he really wants to move it he should have a $10k ceiling. Lots of European folks will pay that much for it. Those dents in the front fenders will not pound out easily.
     
  7. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    Can you believe that body came from a mass car manufacturer? A rolling 'Hot Wheels' from day one.
     
  8. lemmy-67

    lemmy-67 Platinum Level Contributor

    The caddy is nice, but the engine/frame/suspension setup on the Riviera is superior from a performance standpoint. Nothing beats the 1970 Caddy Fleetwood Eldo convertible...especially the one in: "The Getaway." Seats 6 cowboys comfortably, including their automatic weapons.

    Even has room for some bodies in the trunk...

    eldo.jpg eldo2.jpg


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    Last edited: Jul 11, 2019
  9. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    Erik, you should show a view from the rear of the 1st gen FWD Eldorados and how 'razor edged' the rear metal is around the tail lights. Very cool. And, this gen Eldo was actually a Hot Wheels back in the day .... I had one.
     
  10. sgf1967

    sgf1967 Well-Known Member

    I agree that the 1967 El Dorado is a great looking car. My vote will always go to the 66-67 Riviera though. In my opinion it is one of the best looking cars GM made. Shout out to the 1966 Toronado too. I always thought they looked like a Hot Wheels inspired style.
     

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  11. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    The Toros and the Eldos are neat cars, no doubt; - I wouldn't say "no" to a nice one of either of them. But, IMHO, the Riviera has by far the most aesthetically appealing design; it's just in better proportion than the others. Buick hit it out of the park with the Riviera; it's just too bad that the "mainstream" vintage auto community hasn't hit on them yet because of that Buick "big car" stigma. That said, the prices are starting to climb and Gen 2 Rivis are starting to be worth serious money.
    Now if only Electra would get some of that same luvin' then we'd have something...:D
     
  12. jj5794

    jj5794 Well-Known Member

    This photograph was taken at the 2015 EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.

    The 1967 Cadillac Eldorado belongs to Wayne Kady, GM designer including in the Cadillac and Buick studios. Similar era maroon Toronado and white Riviera models are included in the photo to the right of the Eldorado.

    The theme for the 2015 show was "House Design"; how different design houses such as at GM under William Mitchell, for whom Kady worked, defined their styling. This is evident in the photo with the trio of E-Body cars.


    Jim Vesely

    BCA # 39477

    ROA # 7437
     
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  13. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    That's when GM design was on top of its game ... and I mean no disrespect to the Brits or the Italians as they can bend metal in to some sensuous shapes, too.
     

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