1969 Buick Riviera Base Hardtop 2-door 7.0l on 2040-cars
Stockton, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:7.0L 7047CC 430Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Hardtop
Fuel Type:GAS
Make: Buick
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Riviera
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 33,166
Number of Cylinders: 8
Exterior Color: Gold w/green vinyl roof
Interior Color: White
This classic car has the potential to be a real show piece.
THE GOOD...
It is ALL ORIGINAL with the exception of the passenger side door mirror and the radio. Has normal wear as this was a daily driver. This was kept in a garage for the first 41 years of its life. No rust, no dents, no pitting in the chrome. All trim is in tact. Power windows & locks, power antenna, factory air all work. Interior is all original and in near mint condition... needs a good cleaning, There does not appear to be any rust under the vinyl roof. All glass is 100%. Too many pluses to list.
THE BAD...
The paint is peeling in some spots. This may have been a second paint job, but not sure- if it is, an original Buick color (Gold) was used and still has a decent finish. The real bad... the engine cranks and turns over, but has a bad rap. It CANNOT be driven.
This was going to be my "project car". I just don't have the time to perform the restoration to make this car a fun cruising vehicle.
This car with the engine running properly would be in the $7000 to $9000 range, and fully restored would be a $25000+ show car.
On Sep-26-13 at 09:27:59 PDT, seller added the following information:
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