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Year:1985 Mileage:49000 Color: trim is perfect
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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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GM recalling 8.4M cars, 8.2M related to ignition problems

Mon, 30 Jun 2014

General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.

Movie Review: Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary

Thu, 06 Dec 2012

As Buick currently claws and scratches its way back into relevance to compete against luxury brands like Lexus and Acura, it's hard to believe that not too long ago, the brand had a car that was mentioned in the same breath as Corvette, Lamborghini and Ferrari. That car? None other than the Buick Grand National. All black with a turbocharged V6 and some of the quickest acceleration of its time, the Grand National, in today's standards, is along the lines of a 2013 Shelby GT500 with both cars essentially being a working man's supercar.
The last Grand National rolled off the assembly line in Flint, MI on December 11, 1987, and to mark the silver anniversary of that somber occasion, Black Air is a documentary of the Grand National from the perspective of the enthusiast, the collector, the media and even from those at General Motors responsible for creating such a sinister legend. Like the car itself, Andrew Filippone Jr. shoots the documentary in a raw fashion, and it definitely helps to show why a low-volume muscle car from the 1980s is still the object of obsession for many automotive enthusiasts to this day.

2014 Buick Regal priced from $29,690*

Mon, 09 Sep 2013

Buick has announced pricing for the refreshed 2014 Regal. The base model offers a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, 259-horsepower, four-cylinder engine for $30,615 (*after $925 delivery and destination fee). The standard turbo can be replaced by Buick's eAssist mild hybrid system for $32,485. The electrified powertrain delivers 36 miles per gallon, in place of the turbo's 30 mpg on the highway.
The big powertrain news for 2014 is the inclusion of an all-wheel-drive system for an extra $2,175. Marking one of the few uses of all-wheel drive on a Buick car, the new Regal AWD has an electronic, limited-slip differential and a HiPer Strut front suspension, which is the same front arrangement used on the hot, front-drive Regal GS.
Speaking of the Regal GS, it's not so hot for 2014. It sports the same 259-horsepower engine as the standard Regal, but offsets that with a wealth of standard, optional or flat-out exclusive equipment like active dampers, Brembo brakes and a Bose stereo. Prices (all including the $925 fee) start at $37,830. Like the standard car, the GS will be available with all-wheel drive for the first time, bringing it a bit more in line with its cousins across the pond - Opel Insignia OPC and Vauxhall Insignia VXR. Prices for the GS AWD start at $40,195.