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VIN: 1G4EZ67Y3FE438125 Make: Buick
Mileage: 49,000
Model: Riviera
Year: 1985
Condition: Used

85 Riviera convertible I bought last year from an older gent in Oregon, he babied it for 8 years in heated garage, he bought it from long time owners in Arizona who kept it inside all the time. It is dry and free of any rust as you would expect. I wanted to buy the finest example that I could find and did not mind paying for it. I am not suggesting its the best one around but I can't imagine there being many of the 300 aprox made by Buick in 1985 being in better condition. The paint is factory original other than front right fender and part of right quarter panel, the minor repaint is fine and no indication what so ever of any damage. All chrome and exterior trim is perfect, the top is original and I redyed it, it looks perfect. That takes care of the outside, the inside is amazing in my opinion, the leather is very nice, carpet, trim , dash etc, all top notch. There is a snap on " cockpit " cover that I removed the snaps that were installed on the door top chrome and one on the centre of the dash, it made me want to cry when I saw this, however after removing the fasteners all looks fine, you can hardly tell where these 5 snaps were. The door top chrome could be changed, and the tiny hole from a small screw on the dashpad you can barely notice. I am fussy and I am fine with it. The headliner is perfect, all the options including the antenna work, the speakers are old but sound fine unless you really turn it up loud. The A/C is not cold as usual, I will have it charged, the automatic climate system all functions correctly. Mechanically not much to tell you, 49000 miles, tires are newer as is the exhaust, level ride works as it should, I removed the factory front brake pads to safety check this car , that was all it needed. It runs and drives no different that when it was brand new. This car clearly has been in the hands of people like myself all its 28 years. If you want a very, very nice 85 Riv convertible, this is the one to buy. I will drive it into upstate New York if necessary for a US buyer. I have described this 100 % accurrate just as I would want you to do so if you were selling it to me, I have left nothing out so no suprises will be had. Call me if you are serious and want to chat, Larry 613 769-3316

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2022 Buick Enclave reportedly getting Black Accent package

Mon, Jul 26 2021

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GM recalling 1.4 million older vehicles for oil leak fire risk

Tue, Oct 27 2015

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The Chevrolet Bolt is headed to China as a Buick SUV

Thu, Jan 16 2020

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