Everyone talks about cars of this vintage being built in “the malaise era”. They seem too focused on the lower power output of cars built during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s while overlooking how smooth and comfortable these cars were. Rivieras like this one here were an absolute dream to drive, got good fuel economy, and we’re very stable platforms that a man could enjoy driving for long hours without becoming cramped or fatigued. I love this car!!!
@c5back9 "Malaise era" also refers to how the quality was not very good in this period ...during this period the Japanese and Germans were gaining market share hand over foot during this period
@@edkelley1649 depends on your point of view. Some say the malaise era ended in ‘83. But I recall GM, Ford, and Mopar small block V-8 engines in ‘85 through ‘88 putting out only about 200 hp or less. If that ain’t malaise I don’t know what is. A sparkling new Corvette in ‘85 equipped with a 5.7 liter only made abut 190 hp as I remember things. Definitely malaise.
@@c5back9 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS As the inventor of the term "Malaise Era" for the period of motor-vehicle construction spanning the 1973-1983 model years, I bring up the 1973 and 1979 Oil Crises with great regularity in my writing. My childhood experiences with the anxiety of gas lines in both years had a lifelong effect on me, as I learned during the Colonial Pipeline madness of a couple of weeks back.
@@c5back9 One must remember 200 net horsepower equals what when it's gross horsepower. Ratings were different due to the way they measured horsepower. So 200 horsepower wasn't too bad in 1985 or 86 as you say.
My neighbor in 86', bought one of these for his divorce present for himself. His had the same amount of chrome. He had two trees removed even, so it could be able to be parked in his driveway in Washington State in the summer. He was so proud of that car and walked across the street, that day and wanted me to come look at it with him. I was washing my Pontiac Fiero in my front yard at the time. I asked him if I could use it on my motor paper route the next morning and he said no and we laughed. I'll never forget that day, when I see one of these..
No. It wasn't the same body style. 86 is where the were a much smaller car. Not sure if this was the green touch screen era but we're a really neat car.
I don't even like most of these cars, but you have a talent for finding real low mileage gems. Next time I need a car, I'm buying something like this from you.
I am starting to suspect that you somehow managed to get a deal on the time-traveling DeLorean and are actually going back to the past, buying cars and storing them somewhere to randomly sell them off. Jokes aside, another beauty Bob, keep them coming!
She's a real beauty! 1n 1985 South Africa 🇿🇦was deep in the mire of international sanctions against us and people were looking for cheap and small cars to run, but for some reason GM decided to market these Rivieras in our country and they sold till 1987. I don't suppose in any significant quantity but I remember them at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg for those 3 years, it would seem they came from GM 's plant in Canada because they had metric speedometers and there was a flipside to the handbooks in Afrikaans but they were still left hand drive. About 4 years ago I spotted one in the CBD of Pietermaritzburg with a Lesotho registration plate, that must take some doing to maintain a car 🚗like that in that environment, it looked very good. This video 📹really gave me that really fuzzy feeling of nostalgia.
I grew up in Wichita and graduated high school in 1987 and College in 1991 so I can remember these cars as new. My confusion is that I had learned only the DMC-12 DeLorean could travel back in time and return looking this good. After college I was Active Duty Air Force for ten years. (All true to this point.) I have contacted senior officials with "Project Bluebook" and made them aware that this is not the only time you somehow grabbed a almost brand new car somehow in the future. Big brother is watching you and would like a "1982 Lincoln Continental Mark V1" next time you go back to the future. Sure you just keep stumbling upon these perfect cars now. They are too perfect so we are watching you now. (All in fun, mostly true, beautiful car.)
@@euroasianbob9268 That was one of the first cars to put you on our "radar". Someone in the office here misfiled it under the title of: Mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, Lincoln and we were unable to find the file. I think the name was given on purpose to throw us off track. Our lead scientists have determined its not possible to have a 35k Lincoln that somehow appears as almost factory fresh. We know your not using "Flubber", or a Flux Capacitor, and your recent DeLorean only reads to 85mph but were watching you.
From experience, you cannot leave this car outside for any length of time, it must be garage kept as the paint will degrade very very quickly. I bought an '89 Dodge Omni (garage kept) with 27k, absolutely pristine. Left outside, the paint began to fade and wore itself down to primer in several areas within weeks. I do not know how you find these gems Bob, but please never stop! Magnificent!
My dad had one of these for a short time after he had a Toronado. Same colour and everything. Seeing that car again makes me feel like a kid when I trace my hand over the Riviera script on the dash and try to say Riviera correctly. What a sweet gem!
My mother had a white '82 Buick Riviera with all the options... This is model is the most beautiful vehicles from GM - plus / minus 10 years. Absolutely beautiful shape / looks. A "modern" classic that are VERY VERY hard to find.
It's gorgeous. My parents owned an 85 for about a month. It was their first ever new car. they loved it. It got stolen and was never recovered. most likely dismantled in a chop shop the night it was stolen.
My uncle was a jeweler, and he bought the Oldsmobile Toronado version in charcoal grey metallic with crimson interior. To me it just screamed wealth. Beautiful car!
My parents bought one new in 1980 that I learned to drive on 4 years later. The ride and handling made it so easy to learn to drive! I still miss that car.
@@diedonner299 I took my driving test 2 weeks after I turned 16 in my Moms Rivera (baby blue with navy top) and when we got home my dad said "Get out and never ask to borrow it again". He let me drive his Datsun station wagon. Oh well, I impressed the DPS officer. I ended up buying it from my dad when I was in my 20s, but it was not the same. I did not keep it long at all.
Gives me goosebumps!! At my East Cleveland garage back in the late 80s and early 90s, I worked on so many of these cars. I had a few customers that pampered their cars but nothing like this obviously. I absolutely love this thing and wish it could be parked in my garage right now. Thanks for sharing.
I have a 1985 Riviera and I plan to drive it to work each day. So far, it runs good I had to replace the fuel pump, power steering pump, V belts, and a set of tires since I had it. The car was sitting for a little while before I bought it, so I knew that I had to buy and replace a few things. I’m the future I plan to replace the vinyl top, the plastic fillers, and repaint the car.
Thank you, Euroasian Bob. Great looking car. Pure 1980s throwback. So used to the Riviera's of the 70s, massive sleds with 455ci engines. Unsure why the Riv maintained its real wheel drive when Olds Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado (same frame) when front-wheel drive. Riv did not go front wheel until 79.
I'm so intrigued with this car and the generation after it. Cause visually, it's a car I didn't appreciate that much at first. Like I'm in love with the last generation Riviera. Might be my realistic dream car. But while looking at that car, I have found that these rivieras have a BIGGER following than my favorite Riviera and they are valued more! I really like reading the responses to this car as I can really see the appeal to it now. My dad had a 1982 grand prix when he moved from Jamaica to Ontario. This car reminds me of his grand prix.
I was 3, my dad had one, my first memory of a vehicle. There are no words, it's amazing! In regards to the steering wheel, that's what the T-Types had. Another great Buick thing!
Hey Bob, this Riviera is stunning!!! These cars are so quiet & comfortable. A friend of mine bought a new Riviera in 1980 & loved it, he drove it for almost 20 years!!! After about 2 years he had to replace the power antenna mast, it did the same thing as yours. I'm sure that this beauty will fetch a good price!!! 👍👍🙂
Absolutely beautiful Riv! I have had 8 of these body styles including T-type Conv and this is one of the nicest looking Rivs I've seen and would consider buying it. The headliners are actually easy to replace.
Wow! What an amazing find. The one bad thing about a car like this is I love it and would want to drive it but, with that few miles you shouldn't do that. It's a museum piece. Gorgeous color too. I remember these cars very well. Thanks for finding it and sharing!
1985 was the last year of this version of the Gm E-body [& its slightly stretched version the FWD K-body]. The significance of this platform is that it is front wheel drive with a longitudinally mounted engine. This was the last platform from GM to do this. From 1986 onward, all FWD GM's are transverse mounted.
I bought my 84 T Bird 5.0 it had just over 10,000 miles on it 3 months ago. Now it's got 12,000.It's mint. Factory air, cruise, power window, power mirrors and door locks even LED head lights and Posi. Few and far between are these cars. Enjoy
Love this car, it's my dream car!!. Ordered completely loaded 1979 in Gray, silver vinyl roof and gray cloth seat's...It was the best looking car I ever owned.... Sold it to a collector with 12,000 miles back in the 80,s...What are you asking for this car?...If I ever bought a another car of it's vintage; This is what I want!..
Speaking of the smell of the interior - I'll never forget the distinct smell of higher-end '80s GMs with the Prima Velour upholstery. It was the same whether it was in a Monte Carlo or Regal or Caprice or Delta 88.
Fantastic. I still put the Toronado at the top for the best lines, out all the three GM-lux coupes of that generation, but that Riv still looks awesome. THUMBS UP about the new car smell. Ya just can't get that level of toxic joy in new cars today.
Hi Bob. Wow you have totally outdone yourself on this one Bob, what an absolutely beautiful car. Whoever buys that car is going to have a virtually new car! I take my hat off to you Bob, you are the used car Master... 👍🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧
Love it; wish I could afford it. Have always been a Buick fan since my first car in 1980; a 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe. time capsules are my favorite; keep em coming.
Wow this Riviera belongs in a museum amazing how that man took so much care for this car plus i like the 5.0 litre Oldsmobile 307 v8 it may be underpowered but smooth and reliable im just mind blown how showroom condition its in
Even as a English man I have to respect the originality of the legend of a car well don sir bob of Europe Asia motors you are a legend when it comes to jammy deals with crisp cars
LLLLLOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEE IT!!!!!! My great uncle had this same year in blue. It was one of many Rivieras that he owned throughout the years, starting with the 1960s models and ending with the late 90s model. He had a Jones for Rivieras. LOL. :)
That is a gorgeous automobile..I had a 83, 85 & 93 but the white on white w/ red leather & factory Bose was my favorite..I let my ex have it to get rid of her...I miss the car very much..Been over 25 years & I still think of her ( the Riviera) not the ex wife...LOL
Man what a beauty love the Riviera’s . I Bought an 85 Cadillac Seville bustleback 11,000 original miles off of my Moms cousin in which was the original owner. Owned it for 2 years, I loved it but didn’t want to put miles on it recently sold it. So last year I bought a 93 Cadillac Eldorado that had 27,000 miles on it great shape not perfect but I don’t worry about driving it and trying to keep it perfect. I love low mile cars like that but for me personally it so hard not to worry about keeping it in pristine condition. Thank you, for sharing hope it goes to person that will keep it original and take care of it.
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 *PRISTINE Riviera* !! *Lovely low-mileage 1985 Buick* !! *This interior is FABULOUS* !! *Love the TRIPLE gray color* !! *Anxious to see this car on Bring-A-Trailer* !! #EuroAsianBob 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
I love this car so beautiful at 37 years old looks good in 2022 after nearly 4 decades later. They don't make cars like this anymore especially now I prefer old cars more than new cars of today that Buick commercial ad from '84 didn't lie when they said more people were choosing Buicks see why wasn't born around that time until 4 years later my aunt had a '84 Park Avenue at that time these cars were out around '79. I always watch videos of old cars especially the Buicks grew up on this brand thanks to these beautiful classics, love the 1984-85 Lesabre always said to myself if was an adult in 1985 would have bought that model now I am going to say same thing with the Riv, wanted a 2door coupe this would had been on my car list as much of car person I am that beast would had looked just like this model almost like new. They don't make cars this great anymore, saw a convertible in white not that long ago was elderly man a few years ago saw a coupe all pimped look like singing the Rubberband man (Spinners) lol I said a old school car had an older woman on passenger with those ridiculous 22 inch rims or so look like pig tails still these were some beautiful cars even liked the Toronado that was same as (Riviera) think the Buick did look better as much loved Oldsmobile. A teacher that taught my mother had one of these at that time she and her husband were saving up buying them a beautiful new home it looked good it was light color with reddish or brownish dark interior ran like a tank after paid cash for her home she finally sold that car remember it was up for sale at service station with for sale as last time saw that beauty was when younger guy was driving that was way back in the in the 90s. Thanks for detailing the 1985 Buick Riviera she deserves every appraise of a beautiful and classic machine ever built these cars all collectors items.
@EUROASIAN Bob I call mine hoopties but they really arent.. last one I got was a 2006 ford ranger 4x4 4.0v6, from california. Next one I'm looking for is going to be a Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel 4x4 eddie bauer... just looking and waiting for an example that's spec"d the way I want and rust free
I feel like I just took a trip in the Wayback Machine! Back in the day, a friend of mine had a Riviera identical to this one except his had a lighter gray top. I had a Toronado at that time which was a really sweet ride too...I loved that car! And I do remember the leather smell of that interior just like this car has. Whoever buys this car should consider themselves very lucky to have it!
I owned the same color '85 but mine was a T-type with the Grand National engine and didn't have a vinyl top. Talk about a sleeper. Had it for 5 years, great car.
Love this car. This would be my weekender in the summer for sure. I also love how you shot the video. When you're bringing it over to The Wizard, show this video to Mrs. Wizard so that she knows how to shoot interiors because she hasn't a clue.
I could not have afforded a $20000 car back in 1985 and as an 18 year old my eye was turned to mustang gt’s but I will say this was and will be money well spent
What a gorgeous car in showroom condition - it even has the new car smell (I'll have to take your word for that). I agree that of the trio of GM personal luxury cars from that model year ( the Eldo, Riviera, and Toronado ) the "Riv" was by far the best looking of this trio of sisters! I loved it's flowing front lines compared to the Eldo's verticality. The Toronado of course was the ugly sister of the trio. The only thing that surprises me with this model year of GM personal luxury cars (and this applies equally to the Eldo, Riv and Toronado) is that the rear window was fixed for no apparent reason. How did it make sense to build a two-door hardtop where the back window did not go down? Can anyone explain this? If I was a backseat occupant I would have felt cheated! I would be like "where is my power window switch?" (as a kid I was obsessed with power windows). This was not like the '72 Cadillac Coupe de Ville where the rear window was basically a giant opera window. These cars had hardtop lines! I'll never figure this out.
If you look at the sticker the steering wheel may show as an upgrade. Linden NJ Plant sometimes upgraded the steering wheel with a vinyl hat roof if they were short on the standard wheel at production.
29:30 - 1980s GM cars are notorious for deteriorating headliner material. If the visor is doing that the whole headliner is not far off or is actually like that. It can be replaced with better, longer lasting padding and liner material. As for the A/C, if it needs charged it most likely has a leak in the system which would require a complete evacuation of the R-12 and a complete replacement of the lines, condenser, evaporator, compressor, and full recharge with R-134a
I have a 1985 Mercedes 500SEL that was my aunt's. Has 70k miles and runs and drives just fine.Needs an exhaust from her short drives. I'd like to sell if you like them.
This is a perfect winter car for me to use up. I want to keep my Fiat in the garage all winter and this front drive Riv is perfect for our winter roads. :)
My grandmother owned a dark red 1984 Rivera. My parents ended up with it and used it as a family car / work truck. from hauling 3 kids and all my dad's tools, the auto-leveling air shocks were completely destroyed. I drove it while I was in high school some until we got rid of it. I broke the tail pipe and melted the tail light. The car was a mess when we got rid of it. I still have dreams about it.
These were the cars to have if a Cadillac was out of reach or a Pontiac or Oldsmobile just didn't get it done luxury-wise. My Dad almost bought a '79 Riv but opted for the Electra Limited coupe instead because I had trouble fitting in the backseat (I was almost 15 at the time and getting taller). My Dad drove that car into the ground over 15 years--it was the car I learned to drive with. My neighbor has a clean '81 Riviera in this same color scheme--never drives it. I envision buying this one day.
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SOLD!
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Everyone talks about cars of this vintage being built in “the malaise era”. They seem too focused on the lower power output of cars built during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s while overlooking how smooth and comfortable these cars were. Rivieras like this one here were an absolute dream to drive, got good fuel economy, and we’re very stable platforms that a man could enjoy driving for long hours without becoming cramped or fatigued. I love this car!!!
@c5back9
"Malaise era" also refers to how the quality was not very good in this period ...during this period the Japanese and Germans were gaining market share hand over foot during this period
1986 85 84 we're not the malaise years just a heads up
@@edkelley1649 depends on your point of view. Some say the malaise era ended in ‘83. But I recall GM, Ford, and Mopar small block V-8 engines in ‘85 through ‘88 putting out only about 200 hp or less. If that ain’t malaise I don’t know what is. A sparkling new Corvette in ‘85 equipped with a 5.7 liter only made abut 190 hp as I remember things. Definitely malaise.
@@c5back9
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
As the inventor of the term "Malaise Era" for the period of motor-vehicle construction spanning the 1973-1983 model years, I bring up the 1973 and 1979 Oil Crises with great regularity in my writing. My childhood experiences with the anxiety of gas lines in both years had a lifelong effect on me, as I learned during the Colonial Pipeline madness of a couple of weeks back.
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One must remember 200 net horsepower equals what when it's gross horsepower. Ratings were different due to the way they measured horsepower. So 200 horsepower wasn't too bad in 1985 or 86 as you say.
My neighbor in 86', bought one of these for his divorce present for himself. His had the same amount of chrome. He had two trees removed even, so it could be able to be parked in his driveway in Washington State in the summer. He was so proud of that car and walked across the street, that day and wanted me to come look at it with him. I was washing my Pontiac Fiero in my front yard at the time. I asked him if I could use it on my motor paper route the next morning and he said no and we laughed. I'll never forget that day, when I see one of these..
Lol and now a days it would be “ could I use it on my door dash/ Uber eats jaunt tonight!”
Lol sign of some changed times that’s for sure
I hope your neighbor gets married again
No. It wasn't the same body style. 86 is where the were a much smaller car. Not sure if this was the green touch screen era but we're a really neat car.
@@R.J.1 yea 86 was smaller but more technical than 85
@@floridaroadways For sure. I can't remember if that was the year the Riviera had that green touch screen, but that was really cool.
THIS CAR IS SUPER GORGEOUS. LOVE THE GUN METAL GREY COLOR ON THIS BABY
That is the most mint conditioned car I've ever seen in my life. She's a beautiful car.
I don't even like most of these cars, but you have a talent for finding real low mileage gems. Next time I need a car, I'm buying something like this from you.
It doesnt take talent to find garbage.
I am starting to suspect that you somehow managed to get a deal on the time-traveling DeLorean and are actually going back to the past, buying cars and storing them somewhere to randomly sell them off. Jokes aside, another beauty Bob, keep them coming!
She's a real beauty! 1n 1985 South Africa 🇿🇦was deep in the mire of international sanctions against us and people were looking for cheap and small cars to run, but for some reason GM decided to market these Rivieras in our country and they sold till 1987. I don't suppose in any significant quantity but I remember them at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg for those 3 years, it would seem they came from GM 's plant in Canada because they had metric speedometers and there was a flipside to the handbooks in Afrikaans but they were still left hand drive. About 4 years ago I spotted one in the CBD of Pietermaritzburg with a Lesotho registration plate, that must take some doing to maintain a car 🚗like that in that environment, it looked very good. This video 📹really gave me that really fuzzy feeling of nostalgia.
I grew up in Wichita and graduated high school in 1987 and College in 1991 so I can remember these cars as new. My confusion is that I had learned only the DMC-12 DeLorean could travel back in time and return looking this good. After college I was Active Duty Air Force for ten years. (All true to this point.) I have contacted senior officials with "Project Bluebook" and made them aware that this is not the only time you somehow grabbed a almost brand new car somehow in the future. Big brother is watching you and would like a "1982 Lincoln Continental Mark V1" next time you go back to the future. Sure you just keep stumbling upon these perfect cars now. They are too perfect so we are watching you now. (All in fun, mostly true, beautiful car.)
Already brought a Lincoln back ;)
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@@euroasianbob9268 That was one of the first cars to put you on our "radar". Someone in the office here misfiled it under the title of: Mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, mark, Lincoln and we were unable to find the file. I think the name was given on purpose to throw us off track. Our lead scientists have determined its not possible to have a 35k Lincoln that somehow appears as almost factory fresh. We know your not using "Flubber", or a Flux Capacitor, and your recent DeLorean only reads to 85mph but were watching you.
@@darylkik6204 lol!
From experience, you cannot leave this car outside for any length of time, it must be garage kept as the paint will degrade very very quickly. I bought an '89 Dodge Omni (garage kept) with 27k, absolutely pristine. Left outside, the paint began to fade and wore itself down to primer in several areas within weeks. I do not know how you find these gems Bob, but please never stop! Magnificent!
Agreed! 80's paint was crap
GM paint likely much better than Chrysler paint... may also be about first year for clear coat over the paint...
I brought my Corvette down when we moved from the north to the state of TN, the first rain, stained all the decals...sick
I owned an '82 and loved the car. It was resilient.
My dad had one of these for a short time after he had a Toronado. Same colour and everything. Seeing that car again makes me feel like a kid when I trace my hand over the Riviera script on the dash and try to say Riviera correctly. What a sweet gem!
That’s what it’s all about right there! Thanks for sharing!
My mother had a white '82 Buick Riviera with all the options... This is model is the most beautiful vehicles from GM - plus / minus 10 years. Absolutely beautiful shape / looks. A "modern" classic that are VERY VERY hard to find.
It's gorgeous. My parents owned an 85 for about a month. It was their first ever new car. they loved it. It got stolen and was never recovered. most likely dismantled in a chop shop the night it was stolen.
That sucks what did they get to replace it?!?
@@B0xlife1 don't recall right now. used tho
@@RJsCave yeah I hear that my mind isn’t the same either but it probably wasn’t something worth remembering from that era lol
@@B0xlife1 True! lol
Bummer!
My uncle was a jeweler, and he bought the Oldsmobile Toronado version in charcoal grey metallic with crimson interior. To me it just screamed wealth. Beautiful car!
The Toronado version was a nice handling car, and the ride was over the top.
My parents bought one new in 1980 that I learned to drive on 4 years later. The ride and handling made it so easy to learn to drive! I still miss that car.
@@diedonner299 I took my driving test 2 weeks after I turned 16 in my Moms Rivera (baby blue with navy top) and when we got home my dad said "Get out and never ask to borrow it again". He let me drive his Datsun station wagon. Oh well, I impressed the DPS officer. I ended up buying it from my dad when I was in my 20s, but it was not the same. I did not keep it long at all.
Absolutely gorgeous. I haven’t seen one this good since the 80s. My cousin owned a white and red convertible and i loved that car.
Gives me goosebumps!! At my East Cleveland garage back in the late 80s and early 90s, I worked on so many of these cars. I had a few customers that pampered their cars but nothing like this obviously. I absolutely love this thing and wish it could be parked in my garage right now.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow this car is ready mind blowing! This car should be in a museum!
I have a 1985 Riviera and I plan to drive it to work each day. So far, it runs good I had to replace the fuel pump, power steering pump, V belts, and a set of tires since I had it. The car was sitting for a little while before I bought it, so I knew that I had to buy and replace a few things. I’m the future I plan to replace the vinyl top, the plastic fillers, and repaint the car.
I had the 1982 Riviera. Such a comfortable car. Thanks for showing, Bob!
Dad had one very similar to this. Great ride and very comfortable. Had a few road trips in it.
Thank you, Euroasian Bob. Great looking car. Pure 1980s throwback. So used to the Riviera's of the 70s, massive sleds with 455ci engines. Unsure why the Riv maintained its real wheel drive when Olds Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado (same frame) when front-wheel drive. Riv did not go front wheel until 79.
I had a 1979 Olds Toronado with the real 350. It was rock steady and super comfy. Yours is the nicest example that I have seen in decades!
These were far less of a headache for their owners than the Eldorado of this era. This car is PRISTINE. Great video.
I'm so intrigued with this car and the generation after it. Cause visually, it's a car I didn't appreciate that much at first.
Like I'm in love with the last generation Riviera. Might be my realistic dream car.
But while looking at that car, I have found that these rivieras have a BIGGER following than my favorite Riviera and they are valued more!
I really like reading the responses to this car as I can really see the appeal to it now.
My dad had a 1982 grand prix when he moved from Jamaica to Ontario. This car reminds me of his grand prix.
I was 3, my dad had one, my first memory of a vehicle. There are no words, it's amazing! In regards to the steering wheel, that's what the T-Types had. Another great Buick thing!
Adds new meaning to the term "show room condition".
LOVE THIS CAR!!! I HAVE A 84 RIV THATS REALY CLEAN I BROUGHT 2 YEARS AGO LOVE IT!!!
Hey Bob, this Riviera is stunning!!! These cars are so quiet & comfortable. A friend of mine bought a new Riviera in 1980 & loved it, he drove it for almost 20 years!!! After about 2 years he had to replace the power antenna mast, it did the same thing as yours. I'm sure that this beauty will fetch a good price!!! 👍👍🙂
Absolutely beautiful Riv! I have had 8 of these body styles including T-type Conv and this is one of the nicest looking Rivs I've seen and would consider buying it. The headliners are actually easy to replace.
Wow! What an amazing find. The one bad thing about a car like this is I love it and would want to drive it but, with that few miles you shouldn't do that. It's a museum piece. Gorgeous color too. I remember these cars very well. Thanks for finding it and sharing!
Thank you for sharing this gem with us! What a BEAUTY! This is the dream find of a lifetime...
1985 was the last year of this version of the Gm E-body [& its slightly stretched version the FWD K-body]. The significance of this platform is that it is front wheel drive with a longitudinally mounted engine. This was the last platform from GM to do this. From 1986 onward, all FWD GM's are transverse mounted.
And the significance of this particular car is that it has some how managed to escape the crusher where it should be sent straight away.
Beautiful as a car can get. Thank You for sharing , she looks like my old Rivy , almost to a T , color and all. I miss her.
I bought my 84 T Bird 5.0 it had just over 10,000 miles on it 3 months ago. Now it's got 12,000.It's mint. Factory air, cruise, power window, power mirrors and door locks even LED head lights and Posi. Few and far between are these cars. Enjoy
Love this car, it's my dream car!!. Ordered completely loaded 1979 in Gray, silver vinyl roof and gray cloth seat's...It was the best looking car I ever owned.... Sold it to a collector with 12,000 miles back in the 80,s...What are you asking for this car?...If I ever bought a another car of it's vintage; This is what I want!..
Awesome! It’s being auctioned no reserve. See pinned post.
Absolutely bloody gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of history.
Speaking of the smell of the interior - I'll never forget the distinct smell of higher-end '80s GMs with the Prima Velour upholstery. It was the same whether it was in a Monte Carlo or Regal or Caprice or Delta 88.
Bob fully geeking out Love it
I had several of these to drive when I worked in the used car business in the 80’s. I loved every one of them.
Wow that’s a miracle!!
My neighbor used to have this same exact car.Im amazed at the pristine condition.
$60,000 in 2024 beautiful car! We had the 1980 model year and this brings back memories.
Fantastic. I still put the Toronado at the top for the best lines, out all the three GM-lux coupes of that generation, but that Riv still looks awesome. THUMBS UP about the new car smell. Ya just can't get that level of toxic joy in new cars today.
I would love to find an 1986 Cutlass supreme in that exact same condition!
Yes, those are perfect cars for sure.
Hi Bob. Wow you have totally outdone yourself on this one Bob, what an absolutely beautiful car. Whoever buys that car is going to have a virtually new car! I take my hat off to you Bob, you are the used car Master... 👍🙂👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧
Thanks John!
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This is why I am a petrolhead! Beautifull!
Love it; wish I could afford it. Have always been a Buick fan since my first car in 1980; a 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe. time capsules are my favorite; keep em coming.
One of the most beautiful cars ever made!
Wow this Riviera belongs in a museum amazing how that man took so much care for this car plus i like the 5.0 litre Oldsmobile 307 v8 it may be underpowered but smooth and reliable im just mind blown how showroom condition its in
Great intro to the video, just driving around. What a great find, everything about it is from a different era.
Look for this car on Bring a Trailer soon! It will be selling NO RESERVE!!!
I will drop the link here when it goes live.
When does auction start
@@tekcoach6311 it is being put together right now. Probably in a week or so. I’ll post a link to the auction when it goes live.
Did you mention what kind of engine this car has?
@@davidzoller9617 These all had the FWD Olds 307 engine, which is the 5.0L. 4 barrel Quadrajet carb.
@@davidzoller9617 5.0/307ci V-8.
Even as a English man I have to respect the originality of the legend of a car well don sir bob of Europe Asia motors you are a legend when it comes to jammy deals with crisp cars
LLLLLOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEE IT!!!!!! My great uncle had this same year in blue. It was one of many Rivieras that he owned throughout the years, starting with the 1960s models and ending with the late 90s model. He had a Jones for Rivieras. LOL. :)
That is a gorgeous automobile..I had a 83, 85 & 93 but the white on white w/ red leather & factory Bose was my favorite..I let my ex have it to get rid of her...I miss the car very much..Been over 25 years & I still think of her ( the Riviera) not the ex wife...LOL
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“Where does he find these things????”
- Car Wizard
Wow my sister had the same car new in 79, she was crazy in love with her car. Thank you for the video I wish I could buy it for her!!
Unbelievable find Bob! Beautiful car! 😍
Man what a beauty love the Riviera’s . I Bought an 85 Cadillac Seville bustleback 11,000 original miles off of my Moms cousin in which was the original owner. Owned it for 2 years, I loved it but didn’t want to put miles on it recently sold it. So last year I bought a 93 Cadillac Eldorado that had 27,000 miles on it great shape not perfect but I don’t worry about driving it and trying to keep it perfect. I love low mile cars like that but for me personally it so hard not to worry about keeping it in pristine condition. Thank you, for sharing hope it goes to person that will keep it original and take care of it.
The E-body was a home run and grand slam for GM, all 3 of their variants had their own personality.
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 *PRISTINE Riviera* !! *Lovely low-mileage 1985 Buick* !! *This interior is FABULOUS* !! *Love the TRIPLE gray color* !! *Anxious to see this car on Bring-A-Trailer* !! #EuroAsianBob 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Absolutely Beautiful! What an Icon!
Total Beauty.....I like your drive by shots in the first minute. :)
I love this car so beautiful at 37 years old looks good in 2022 after nearly 4 decades later. They don't make cars like this anymore especially now I prefer old cars more than new cars of today that Buick commercial ad from '84 didn't lie when they said more people were choosing Buicks see why wasn't born around that time until 4 years later my aunt had a '84 Park Avenue at that time these cars were out around '79. I always watch videos of old cars especially the Buicks grew up on this brand thanks to these beautiful classics, love the 1984-85 Lesabre always said to myself if was an adult in 1985 would have bought that model now I am going to say same thing with the Riv, wanted a 2door coupe this would had been on my car list as much of car person I am that beast would had looked just like this model almost like new.
They don't make cars this great anymore, saw a convertible in white not that long ago was elderly man a few years ago saw a coupe all pimped look like singing the Rubberband man (Spinners) lol I said a old school car had an older woman on passenger with those ridiculous 22 inch rims or so look like pig tails still these were some beautiful cars even liked the Toronado that was same as (Riviera) think the Buick did look better as much loved Oldsmobile.
A teacher that taught my mother had one of these at that time she and her husband were saving up buying them a beautiful new home it looked good it was light color with reddish or brownish dark interior ran like a tank after paid cash for her home she finally sold that car remember it was up for sale at service station with for sale as last time saw that beauty was when younger guy was driving that was way back in the in the 90s.
Thanks for detailing the 1985 Buick Riviera she deserves every appraise of a beautiful and classic machine ever built these cars all collectors items.
Flipping gorgeous. That thing is one in a million.
I want that for my hooptie fleet. Thats a gorgeous going to town rig.... love those 2 door models, buick and the cadillac variant
Definitely not a Hoopie! Lol. It sold for $38500.
@EUROASIAN Bob I call mine hoopties but they really arent.. last one I got was a 2006 ford ranger 4x4 4.0v6, from california. Next one I'm looking for is going to be a Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel 4x4 eddie bauer... just looking and waiting for an example that's spec"d the way I want and rust free
I feel like I just took a trip in the Wayback Machine! Back in the day, a friend of mine had a Riviera identical to this one except his had a lighter gray top. I had a Toronado at that time which was a really sweet ride too...I loved that car! And I do remember the leather smell of that interior just like this car has. Whoever buys this car should consider themselves very lucky to have it!
Wayback Machine! Love it! You must be 50+
I have the Rocky and Bullwinkle pinball machine.
@@euroasianbob9268 You bet I am! Rocky & Bullwinkle...Love it! Now I'm definitely subscribing!
I owned the same color '85 but mine was a T-type with the Grand National engine and didn't have a vinyl top. Talk about a sleeper. Had it for 5 years, great car.
And i Want To Thank You Much For Sharing Your Video With Me And To Please Take Good Care Of Ur. New Barn Find
I love the styling of this Buick sensational car 🚙
Love this car. This would be my weekender in the summer for sure. I also love how you shot the video. When you're bringing it over to The Wizard, show this video to Mrs. Wizard so that she knows how to shoot interiors because she hasn't a clue.
Love that body style. I had a 1985. The same color combo as this one.
Absolutely beautiful classic car
Freakin amazing. One of my favorite car designs from GM all 3 of them Cadillac, Oldsmobile and Buick .
I also have an 85 Riviera with 65k and a 98 Riviera with 94k absolutely love Riviera 👍
It's actually my dream car, very nice. 👍🏾
What a cool Riv!
Geez!! Absolutely stunning!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Absolutely beautiful car. I love the big Buicks
Beautiful ride
I could not have afforded a $20000 car back in 1985 and as an 18 year old my eye was turned to mustang gt’s but I will say this was and will be money well spent
Wow the bay is crazy clean.
What a gorgeous car in showroom condition - it even has the new car smell (I'll have to take your word for that).
I agree that of the trio of GM personal luxury cars from that model year ( the Eldo, Riviera, and Toronado ) the "Riv" was by far the best looking of this trio of sisters! I loved it's flowing front lines compared to the Eldo's verticality. The Toronado of course was the ugly sister of the trio.
The only thing that surprises me with this model year of GM personal luxury cars (and this applies equally to the Eldo, Riv and Toronado) is that the rear window was fixed for no apparent reason. How did it make sense to build a two-door hardtop where the back window did not go down? Can anyone explain this? If I was a backseat occupant I would have felt cheated! I would be like "where is my power window switch?" (as a kid I was obsessed with power windows). This was not like the '72 Cadillac Coupe de Ville where the rear window was basically a giant opera window. These cars had hardtop lines! I'll never figure this out.
WOW...she is a true time capsule!
Awesome I had a 1985 Buick Regal Limited two tone green I had the 231 v6 (3.8 Liter)
I have no other words but... WOW.
If you look at the sticker the steering wheel may show as an upgrade. Linden NJ Plant sometimes upgraded the steering wheel with a vinyl hat roof if they were short on the standard wheel at production.
Beautiful Car!!
Just Exceptional in every way!!!..I still have the original Sales Brochure!!!
The power antenna was the very first thing that went out on my 83 Riviera. Best car ever!
Nice car and Thumbs Up !
29:30 - 1980s GM cars are notorious for deteriorating headliner material. If the visor is doing that the whole headliner is not far off or is actually like that. It can be replaced with better, longer lasting padding and liner material. As for the A/C, if it needs charged it most likely has a leak in the system which would require a complete evacuation of the R-12 and a complete replacement of the lines, condenser, evaporator, compressor, and full recharge with R-134a
Brand new, and we had to replace the headliner.
@@nomebear didnt get those problems with my regal, nor my el camino
I would say this thing is the definition of a cream puff!!
I have a 1985 Mercedes 500SEL that was my aunt's. Has 70k miles and runs and drives just fine.Needs an exhaust from her short drives. I'd like to sell if you like them.
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This is a perfect winter car for me to use up. I want to keep my Fiat in the garage all winter and this front drive Riv is perfect for our winter roads. :)
Very very nice Rivi ............ 👍👍
That’s when cars were cars American made she’s Beautiful I had one and it too was a 1985 also love it 🙂👍
The small curtsey lights in the top lip of the dash is a Riv classic. Look at the org 63 -65 Riv dashboards. They are there
My grandmother owned a dark red 1984 Rivera. My parents ended up with it and used it as a family car / work truck. from hauling 3 kids and all my dad's tools, the auto-leveling air shocks were completely destroyed. I drove it while I was in high school some until we got rid of it. I broke the tail pipe and melted the tail light. The car was a mess when we got rid of it. I still have dreams about it.
These were the cars to have if a Cadillac was out of reach or a Pontiac or Oldsmobile just didn't get it done luxury-wise.
My Dad almost bought a '79 Riv but opted for the Electra Limited coupe instead because I had trouble fitting in the backseat (I was almost 15 at the time and getting taller). My Dad drove that car into the ground over 15 years--it was the car I learned to drive with. My neighbor has a clean '81 Riviera in this same color scheme--never drives it. I envision buying this one day.
What a gem of a car. Guarantee the wizard will freak out