The GM key situation during this era was interesting. Square was for ignition and round for the trunk, but... The key used to unlock the doors varied. My grandma had a '72 Impala and the square key unlocked the doors. My parents had a '74 Custom Cruiser and the round key unlocked the doors. Kinda weird it was not consistent.
I would love to drive this model 71-73 Buick Riviera, one of my favorite big cars next to the 73-76 Electra 225 coupe and sedans. I'll be feeling like a big/average size man cruising down the street and having fun in the process. Can't have fun like that in today's boring Buick SUV crossovers and other GM products.
woah MAX-TRAC was a third and final year offered in 1973 . a computer controlled device that prevented wheel spin by limiting engine acceleration. also known as traction control~!
Thank you for the review. Thank you to the owner as well. This generation shared a lot with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado. As you stated it was rear drive. That was the only difference. The three GM coupes had to share parts with the GM B Bodies of that era for cost reasons. The instrumentation panel among other things was shared with the Electra and LeSabre. Thank you for the review and the channel.
Buick,Chevy and caddy had it to the left. Pontiac and I think olds had the temp control in the center no cup holders. Cars were for driving not eating and drinking
The 5mph impact bumpers were only required on the front in 1973,then I think both front & rear,for 1974 or 1975. This is very obvious on this '73 Riviera...the rear bumper is old skool!
It looks like an 8 track cartridge holder. The original radio likely had 8 track and was replaced in the '80s with the Jensen cassette deck. I bet it was a dealer installed option.
Nope. The Riv was rear wheel drive until 1979, which was odd because it's siblings- the Olds Toronado and the Cadillac Eldorado were Front Wheel Drive before the Riv was, and they were on the same E-body platform.
There was a music video and game I remember from when I was a kid that featured a guy singing on the hood of one of these (unless it was a 71?) and that's the only reason I've ever liked these cars.
:40 i fully disagree the 74-76 i find far more luxurious and comfortable than that generation They are appointed with better seats and a much more spacious interior not to mention a floater ride
you mean 1977 started downsizing. 1979 buick rivera was front drive. i do like boatail riveras. c'mon backseat was roomy. they were very safe. riveras lasted till 1999 no offense your info way off.
Not a Chinese Buick!!!!! Today's plastic fantastic Chinese Buicks A real Buick... That's the way it should be, the passenger especially my wife or any woman shouldn't ever touch any climate controls Anything a woman touches turns to crap Big trunk a mobster feature.
Cadillac was not switching over during this time, The only Front Wheel Drive was the El Dorado I don't know where you get your information from it doesn't make you look very intelligent, it would be years later that Front Wheel drive Cadillacs would come out Your comments can be quite aggravating.
That car has the max trac option, super rare early version of traction control, super cool
Iconic classic boat tail....
Beautiful car, I hope the current owner does a complete resto. This Riv even has a sunroof a rare option. I liked all Rivieras.
2:49 that car's continued existence is sponsored by Rock Auto.
3:36 Buick and Caddy did their power seat adjustments in that spot well into the 90s (both my 92 and 89 Ultras had them there).
My grandmother had one of these. Hers was a 71, I think. Blue interior, white exterior, with a blue vinyl top. Super nice car.
White with a blue vinyl top is something I don't believe I've ever seen... Sounds awesome
The GM key situation during this era was interesting. Square was for ignition and round for the trunk, but... The key used to unlock the doors varied. My grandma had a '72 Impala and the square key unlocked the doors. My parents had a '74 Custom Cruiser and the round key unlocked the doors. Kinda weird it was not consistent.
It was probably whatever the GM factory worker felt like doing that shift. The Big 3 weren't known for quality.
I would love to drive this model 71-73 Buick Riviera, one of my favorite big cars next to the 73-76 Electra 225 coupe and sedans. I'll be feeling like a big/average size man cruising down the street and having fun in the process. Can't have fun like that in today's boring Buick SUV crossovers and other GM products.
My absolute Favorite Buick of that Era!!
woah MAX-TRAC was a third and final year offered in 1973 .
a computer controlled device that prevented wheel spin by limiting engine acceleration.
also known as traction control~!
Thank you for the review. Thank you to the owner as well. This generation shared a lot with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado. As you stated it was rear drive. That was the only difference. The three GM coupes had to share parts with the GM B Bodies of that era for cost reasons. The instrumentation panel among other things was shared with the Electra and LeSabre. Thank you for the review and the channel.
Certainly a distinctive car. My dad has a friend who has one of these in gold with a brown vinyl roof. It makes a statement.
Such a cool car, beginning of the *end* !
From 1974-1976, you could order a Riviera, Electra, or LeSabre, with dual front airbags.
Wow! 😳😳
Buick,Chevy and caddy had it to the left. Pontiac and I think olds had the temp control in the center no cup holders. Cars were for driving not eating and drinking
5:40 Owner might want to ditch that open container. LOL
Man that's freaky I was just lusting over these the other day and here we are, such a cool car.
The 5mph impact bumpers were only required on the front in 1973,then I think both front & rear,for 1974 or 1975. This is very obvious on this '73 Riviera...the rear bumper is old skool!
omg this gorgeous car is 223.4 inches long, almost five feet longer than my C30!
4:18 It could be a cassette holder for the tape player.
It looks like an 8 track cartridge holder. The original radio likely had 8 track and was replaced in the '80s with the Jensen cassette deck. I bet it was a dealer installed option.
@@jptech57 That's exactly what it is. That space the Jensen takes up used to be an 8 track player.
This car reminds me of the franchise “Driver” on the PlayStation baller car for sure 🔥
Body style is absolutely beautiful
fr needs more views..
Very cool car. I would have guessed front wheel drive also.
Nope. The Riv was rear wheel drive until 1979, which was odd because it's siblings- the Olds Toronado and the Cadillac Eldorado were Front Wheel Drive before the Riv was, and they were on the same E-body platform.
I Wanted to Drive One to My High School Prom in 1976'.
Thanks for another great video Zack! One for the algorithm! 🙂
Typical Zack doesn’t mention the slider for max trac or the speed alert. Much less that the container on the transmission tunnel could hold 8 tracks..
There was a music video and game I remember from when I was a kid that featured a guy singing on the hood of one of these (unless it was a 71?) and that's the only reason I've ever liked these cars.
Love these things
8 track holder is what it is
Such a nice car. Truly don''t/won't make them like this anymore.
Is that maybe an 8 track holder? I've never seen anything like that 😂😂
Compact cassettes,there is a factory compact cassette player in the dash.
8 track tapes are MUCH larger.
Cars from this era had doors that closed with a definitive *thunk*. Love it.
Back when Buick and GM were cool!
Never happened
It’s funny how gm has been using those same keys all the way to the early 2000s
Drive this baby all the way to Arkansas
Really cool car but I needs some work.
Big bottle test is lame. Its not needed
There was a 430 V8 too!
Not by 1973. Long gone by then.
So cool
Nice 😊
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:40 i fully disagree the 74-76 i find far more luxurious and comfortable than that generation
They are appointed with better seats and a much more spacious interior not to mention a floater ride
Ew.. those seats are cringe-worthy. How did they get so bad?
Probably from being parked outside in the sun.
Just time and weathering more than likely.
Jeez that is one crusty Riviera
now to watch the prices skyrocket. I need one of these asap
you mean 1977 started downsizing. 1979 buick rivera was front drive. i do like boatail riveras. c'mon backseat was roomy. they were very safe. riveras lasted till 1999 no offense your info way off.
Fuel Temperature, eh? 😝
Cars today are garbage cans!
Not a Chinese Buick!!!!!
Today's plastic fantastic Chinese Buicks
A real Buick...
That's the way it should be, the passenger especially my wife or any woman shouldn't ever touch any climate controls
Anything a woman touches turns to crap
Big trunk a mobster feature.
You don’t deserve to drive this car. Get out
My bad, sorry
Cadillac was not switching over during this time, The only Front Wheel Drive was the El Dorado I don't know where you get your information from it doesn't make you look very intelligent, it would be years later that Front Wheel drive Cadillacs would come out Your comments can be quite aggravating.