1969 Buick Riviera Gs 2-door Hardtop 455ci Resto-mod on 2040-cars
Townville, South Carolina, United States
This is a spectacular and incomparable resto-mod version of a rare classic that offers a unique blend of luxury and exhilarating performance. It is a 2 owner car that was purchased in 1993 from the original owner, who gave it only the best of care and kept meticulous records throughout his ownership (Protect-O-Plate, window sticker and dealer invoice come with car). It is equipped with every available option except cruise control, and even has a specially ordered front bench seat and cornering lights. Of the 50,000 Rivieras made in 1969, only about 10%, or 5,000, were ordered with the GS option, which included a heavy duty suspension, performance axle (3.42) and posi-traction. The original 430ci engine has been replaced with a 455ci Buick engine that produces 507HP/540 ft-lbs of torque and runs on 93 octane gas. Modifications to the engine include the following: · Block bored .030 over to 462ci (10.5:1 compression) · Stage II aluminum heads (ported & polished) · 850 CFM Quik Fuel carb revamped by Gary Williams · TA 290H performance cam (.508”/.525” lift & .238/.290 duration) · TA 3000 stall converter · TA roller rockers · Ceramic-coated headers Additional performance/modifications & enhancements: · B Cool aluminum radiator w/ twin electric fans · 2-1/2” dual exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers · Factory 400 turbo transmission w/ shift kit · Front disc brakes w/ electric booster · Air Ride Technologies air ride suspension · Retractable headlights operated by electric linear motors · Keyless entry & alarm system · “Star Wars” air cleaner included ($1000 value) Body/Paint/Interior/Wheels/Tires: · The rust-free and laser-straight body is finished in PPG “Cool Vanilla.” The top material is BMW convertible canvas, which provides both an elegant and decidedly refined appearance. · Excellent stainless, chrome & glass · Shaved door handles/locks · Custom interior by “Stitches” · “MOZ” 3-piece wheels (20”F/22”R) · Nitto tires No expense was spared in the building and restoration of this magnificent car. It has won many awards at Goodguys events in Kansas City, Des Moines, and Charlotte. It has also received awards at Kansas City World of Wheels and Devlin-Starbird in Witchita. Don’t pass up a great opportunity to own a truly beautiful and one-of-a-kind collector car that will give years of endless enjoyment and is sure to appreciate in value.
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