1972 Buick Riviera Boat Tail

Description

This 1972 Buick Riviera is one of the most daring designs put to sheet metal. After all, the boat tail rear end is the kind of expensive stamping that you wouldn't get today, but GM did it back then to make sure the Riviera remained a distinctive and premium cruiser. And that upper-class style suits this one nicely. After all, the name of the clean and glossy paint is Champagne Gold. And there are premium details everywhere. The trim follows the dip in the window line to show off the well-fitting panels. The tan vinyl top coordinates with the saddle tan interior. And you'll love the little things, like how all the interior lights seem to work - even the trunk. And there's even a rarely-seen sunroof (it will likely need servicing to open.) Plus, the engine bay has an ultra-tidy style to showcase the big 455ci V8. So take some extra time to look and the premium design and premium features of an iconic personal luxury cruiser.

HIGHLIGHTS

*The Boat Tail design is considered one of the most elegant cars ever

*Beautiful Champagne Gold respray

*Iconic details

Distinguished wraparound rear glass

Full-length contoured trim

Rallye wheels with Riviera logo center caps

Contoured bumpers that follow the special center-point design

*Tan vinyl roof gives a preview of the interior

*Vintage and elegant button-top upholstery

*Plush full carpeting, right down to the trunk

*Power windows

*Power seat

*Provision for factory air conditioning (needs service)

*Upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo in the glovebox

*Rarely-seen sunroof feature

*Dash, console, and a tilt column envelop the driver

*Engine bay nicely restored to stock

*Big 455 cubic-inch V8 with four-barrel carb

*TH400 three-speed automatic transmission

*Power steering

*Power brakes with front discs

This Riviera was designed to be a premium personal cruiser, and over a half-century later, this example revels in that attitude. You see it in the way the golden paint loves to attract attention with its radiance. And the interior is a time capsule, right down to the wood-like trim. And they'd rather hide upgrades like the CD stereo in the glovebox than jeopardize the vintage atmosphere. We also love the way this coupe envelops the driver with the contoured dash, tilted console, and a tilt column. It really gives you a much greater feeling of command. And of course, the strong-running big V8 means being an authority on the road. So while the boat tail style is iconic, it's the total package of this Riviera that makes it irresistible. Call today!!!