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1981 Buick Riviera T-type Coupe 2-door 3.8l Turbocharged!! Rare Find! on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:90438 Color: Maroon /
 Maroon
Location:

Thomaston, Connecticut, United States

Thomaston, Connecticut, United States
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:3.8 liter v 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: 1G4AY5739BE412896 Make: Buick
Options: Cassette Player
Model: Riviera
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 90,438
Exterior Color: Maroon
Interior Color: Maroon
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Year: 1981
Trim: Stainless
Drive Type: Automatic
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Classic, Rare 1981 Buick T-Type Riviera!!


  • This car is in fantastic, running condition!!
  • T-Type Turbocharged 3.8 litre V6
  • 90,438 miles
  • 2 Door
  • In working condition: Power Steering, power brakes, power windows, power door locks, power seats, remote mirrors, rear defog
  • Needs maintainence: Air conditioning
  • Blaupunket Stereo Cassette/AM FM 
  • Headliner is in one piece but is falling in spots. Came unglued from backing.
  • Maroon interior; Cieling, rugs, upholstory
  • All seats are in great condition, minor stains on passenger which can be cleaned. Condition and shape is fantastic, firm.
  • 3/4 minor ciggarette burns on visors/headliner. 
  • Normal wear on interior carpets. The original flooring is in great shape. Was protected by the mats which are more worn.
  • Faux Wood interior dash in good condition.
  • Been garaged for 15 years.
  • Carbuerator just rebuilt.
  • In good running condition
  • Crack in plastic under Right Rear Light 
  • Crack in plastic under Right Front light
  • Stainless trim
  • Emblem on left side has one small piece broken off
  • All other original emblems in place
  • No major flaws in the paint/ normal wear / 2 small spots where it is peeled off (see photos)
  • Bumpers in good shape/ normal wear/ no noticable dents
  • Minor oil leak when parked for long periods of time
  • Original hubcaps
  • Inside trunk in good condition/ no rotting
  • Spare donught in place
  • No visible rusting
  • Under the hood: Original red turbo air filter , good condition, see photos.
  • Title in hand
Rare Find in overall great condition!! This is one of 3,990 made in 1981 according to research done on this model.

Please ask for all additional photos and any questions you may have.

Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with pickup. Arrangement is the buyers responsibility. 

We ask that the vehicle is picked up within 14 days after purchase. We ask that it is payed through e-bay or cash upon arrival. If you choose cash upon arrival please make a downpayment through e-bay of a minimum of $2,000. Checks/money orders are acceptable in advance and vehicle will be released once payment is cleared.

Buyer is protected through e-bay buyer protection.

This is only for sale in the United States. No international buyers please.


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