whats this car worth and what are the gottchas?

guys, have always like Rivieras (my mom had a 69)

currently own a 69 chevelle and owned some older vettes. This car looks be a solid car, good starter car but what do you look for as all these cars have different Achilles heel.

is this deal too good to be true?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969...WNA:US:1123&item=300877950792&forcev4exp=true

thanks for any input/guidance

rich

 

I likw what they did with the exhaust tips through the back bumper!. Pros.... Nice riding full size car, Not many around so you'll nearly always be the only one in a crowd of Stangs, Cameros and 55/57 Chevy's. Most of the engine and suspension parts are still available and not real pricey. Cons... No after market support on anything Riviera specific Its a nice driver but I wouldn't pay more than 8K for it. Check out the floors and trunk for rust through.

 

Thanks Briz, love the look of your 68. the GS hood is a must. will check frame and floor out as i do not want to get into welding floors in etc...

thanks again.

 

Ya I agree i will never buy site unseen. Car is about 200 miles from me. i will not get to it before auction ends. but it is a car i am interested in and in my price range for another project.

Thanks for point out all those issues on a car with so few miles...

rs

 

Sure is a lot of monkey business going on under that hood that needs straightening out for sure. uzzled:
I think you can find better.

 

Trust me - That car has "ISSUES". Keep looking. These cars can be found for reasonable money in great condition but this is NOT one of them. Attractive exterior color though for sure.

 

It just goes to show you what you miss when you don't check it out for yourself. :beer

Dave

 

There is often rot under vinyl tops. There is some non stock wiring under the hood. The head light doors need work. They say it is a 20 footer.

 

Good luck on your Buick search.

Post your next find.

These guys will steer you the right way.....

 

If it has disc brakes GOOD LUCK trying to find D-15 brake pads

 

I thought my brother got you d15's I think Studnick even said they were D15

 

Some one spent $5700 on a car that looks kinda blownout to only have 22,000 miles .........

 

I can see how it went already:

Question to Owner: How many miles does the car have on it?
Answer: Odomoter says 22k.
Question: Are you sure its only 22k, looks like 122k?
Question: It isn't 122k, as the odomoter only says 22k, not 122k like my Honda does.

 

Thanks guys, i agree car most likely has 122k on it for the amount if wear on even like the seats as well as eng compartment.

I will keep looking, love the 63-70 the most.. gr8 cars look tough but with class.

Getting 200r4 into the chevelle this weekend so i got things to do till i find one.

thanks again.

rich

 

Holy sh!*, but it is really hard to believe the owner(s) cut two holes in the bumper for the exhaust tips.:eek2:

A big mark off right there for a new rear bumper. The Riviera "R" spinners are missing from the chrome wheels. Hopefully the owner is just hiding them.

On the other hand, I like the cursive Riviera name plate on the hood. A few 69 Rivs used the cursive name plates on the hoods and trunks while most used the block letters spread across the front of the hood with the Riviera by Buick name plate on the trunk.

Sometimes I think that Buick and/or Fisher had great big roulette style wheels in their assembly plants to pick what options to equip their Rivs with as they were being assembled on the lines.

It is missing two square seat buttons. Very tough to find these. Oh, did I mention that I could use three square seat buttons, two for replacements and one for a spare. PM me if you willing to part with these: hint, hint :dollar:.