Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas lot number 332.1 sells for $51,150.00. http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=332.1&aid=465 Anyone see this Buick in person?
That guy had three black ones for sale 65, 67, 73, ALL brought great money.........http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appl...list.aspx?aid=465&sd=09/20/2012&ed=09/22/2012
I just happened to be watching when they showed those cars. All three were beautiful in black on black. I would have taken any one of the three. They didn't show the auction of the 67 of course because I wanted to see that one. They all really did look so tough in black. The 73 was a Stage car I believe. I actually don't care for those high dollar auctions sometimes. You can tell it is just disposable cash to so many buyers with not much heart behind what they buy. How many freaking reworked do what ever you want to Mustangs still pull stupid money. Recycle America Crush Those Mustangs!! It is cool to see the iron that rolls thru but I would love some before pictures that people never want you to see. Sorry personal rant ha ha.
You are correct. That is the highest selling 67 I have ever seen. Up until 2009 I OD'd on 67s for 30 years so I've always paid attention to asking and selling prices. One thing that concerned me is that it did not have the large diameter A/C compressor pulley like the 3.42 rear axle equipped GS 67s had. I would have been checking the rear axle code before buying. No question this was a really nice car but it had some other authenticity issues visible in the pics. The A/C muffler was eliminated, no black tarry-like insulation around the expansion valve bulb on the evaporator pipe. This car has climate control and most likely A/C does not work. The auxiliary headlamp relay is noticeably absent from the right front fender which means the wiring was reconfigured. I see a toggle switch under the dash so suspect thats what runs the headlamp motor. I would have liked to seen if it had the insulation strap on the hood that only came with factory Starwars equipped Rivs. The seats appear to have been poorly reupholstered as the original padding looks flattened on the set backs and bottoms. Thats only from looking at a few pics for 5 minutes or so. You can bet an in-person inspection would reveal a laundry list of other issues. Depsite that its still a sharp car. I just hope for the buyers sake its a legit GS. Goes to show what a super shiney black paint job will do. 1967 BUICK RIVIERA GS Lot 332.1 | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
I hope who ever bought that car doesn't read this thread I think you'd of broke his heart. It sure does pay to do your home work. My 67 GS has air and a LX3.36 rear in it and my chassis manual does not list a 3.42 available like the later model's have but that doesn't make the a/c pulley right.
All my comments are relative to the Riviera GS. Sorry I do not know for sure how the 67 Skylark GS cars were equipped.
Not to mention the local parts store generic wiper blades. That wire harness retainer on the inner fender doesn't look like anything I've seen GM use. Hard to tell, but are those hardware store bolts on the radiator top plate? Jason, did the '67 Riviera GS have the GS logo on that woodgrain trim below the glove box like the '66 GS had? If it is there, I can't see it in the picture. All around, it is a very nice looking car, and I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it. But for that kind of money I would not expect such small details to be incorrect.
Dale, The interior GS Glovebox badging was 66 only. And yes there are several small issues I didn't even bother to mention like the wire clamp you mentioned & hood latch thats not gold cad to name a couple. I didn't want to sound too cynical. p This car reminds me of one where a professional shop restored it for a client who had little education and/or affiliation with ROA to know what should be authentic. They made it look pretty and did a super job. I have found it to be the norm for a Riv thats been restored by a professional shop without an ROA member providing guidance on correctness to have many authenticity errors. Just because a resto is very expensive does not mean it is authentically correct. If the shop had to stop and do the research to learn whats correct it would inflate the cost even more. I personally have many hours in research alone on my 66 project and I've been an enthusiast for many years. Without the availability of restoration manuals like many mainstream classic cars have, a restoration shop is left to their own judgement and errors are plenty. I've caught myself "assuming" I knew the correct finish of a part only later to realize I was wrong so I can imagine how challenging it would be for someone who may have never restored a Riv. Though an exception to the market, I am glad to see the 67 brought a nice price. It does prove that a car in the right color combo and interior style can attract attention and bring big money (for a Riv) on the right day. Wonder how much difference it would have made in selling price if this car had all those minor issues we discussed be correct. My guess is based on the average BJ buyer, probably not much.
Here's a "regular" 1967 Riviera, for sale in Denmark. Asking price: 39,900.00 / US$ 51,787.92 (Of course, this is an asking price) Click photo to view advertisement :Comp: Click thumbnails :Comp: A few months ago there was an Italian 1966 Riviera that sold for 47,000.00 / US$ 61,003.31 :shock:
I now understand why a local Riv owner declined an offer of $55k for his very nice 67 non GS Astro Blue Poly car. It's originally from Texas and was 99% rust free when he bought it.
Damn,...there go any chances of me ever owning one...now every one with a second generation Riv is going to think it's worth a million dollars...:laugh: All I can hope for is that someone sells a big Electra like mine for some outrageous amount of money at a BJ auction and then I can finally get rid of it for some decent money. Until then, oh well...I guess it's back to dreaming that someone besides me actually thinks my car is valuable...:laugh:
I recall seeing the Danish '67...nice, but that engine is far from original. Edelbrock intakes weren't installed at the factory. The carburetor certainly isn't original...and that ignition spaghetti (no pun intended) isn't from the factory, either. A/C belt and fan shroud are missing, and that master cylinder looks like a '68 or later. The exhaust pipes have been obviously replaced...they're not supposed to hang below the bumper like that. The wheel moldings and door guards are missing. Californina car: perhaps. 100% original: no way in hell. Still, I'm happy some folks hold a nice looking 2nd-generation Riviera in high regard...like myself. I'm not in the market for another one...only enough room in the garage for the one I have, and the 3 Kawasakis. I will, however, do all I can to scrounge parts to keep this one running.
That's what I like about the American car scene outside North America. Nobody knows much about the cars, and nobody really cares (knows) if you have a later model master cylinder on your car or not. You still can win a first price with that :TU: As long as it looks nice, everybody is happy :Smarty: (But I don't think that car will ever sell for 39,900.00 Euro, or an amount close to that)
