$8,000 – Franklin, TN:
“I’m posting this for a car club Member’s family who is selling a vehicle from their estate.
Coincidental to this listing, the 1982 Buick Riviera TWIN to this is the subject of the Buick Collectors Magazine the Buick Bugle this month in the same color scheme.
It’s a 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible. Believed to be 3rd owner, vehicle has 66k miles on it and is loaded.
Exterior has some paint fade consistent with age, but otherwise very straight/solid. The car is equipped with the V6 as most
were and this runs remarkably smoothe and quiet as a luxury car should.
OPTIONS:
Power Steering, Pwr Windows, Pwr Locks, Pwr Mirrors, Pwr Seats WITH Seat Memory Option, Pwr Antenna, Pwr Top, Cruise (works!), Tilt, Wire Wheel Covers, Leather Seats, V6, AC (works and blows cold)EXTERIOR: Paint likely needs to be professionally buffed (or painted) to bring back its luster. Family informs me the plastic bumper fillers that were famous for cracking due to age were all replaced/repainted and done well as far as I can see and are
all factory correct in appearance and fit. There is one small stone-chip-type “ding” at bottom edge of the left door at rear. I suspect anyone good with PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) can remove that easily withouto paint. Except for the driver door slight sag due to aged hinge bushings, the body looks near excellent with no signs of collision or damage. Bumpers have good brilliance with no dents. Impact strips are all intact. All lights work and are very bright/vivid. The Windshield is cracked and owner is in the process of having it replaced by their Ins. carrier. The Top was recently replaced and is in good shape.
Panel alignment is good. No signs of rust etc. Hood Ornament is off the hood, but a replacement kit is in the glovebox that owner never installed.INTERIOR: Interior is Leather. Seats have the “Seat Memory” Option and it works. Power Seats work great. Interior is a burgundy color and in good shape overall. Dash top is not split. The Seat base on driver’s side is a bit thin and can easily be color-coded with marhyde (spray on) to look just fine. Carpets are all original, clean and no sign of fading. Steering wheel has a small crack observed, but it otherwise fine. I have a lead on a new GM Steering Wheel in a box that may be had for this.
Interior only needs detailing. The left door jamb area has some paint-loss where the driver door sag has hit it over time. It’s an easy fix with paint and will make for a seamless repair. This well loaded example has a digital dash———-it blinks intermittently and will have to have the cluster removed and repaired. These are easily accessible and available. Digital dash works fine at start up before it starts to flash thru the sequence etc.MECHANICAL: Owner was a member of the BCA (Buick Club of America) and has all the usual known issues addressed for this 83 Riviera. It REALLY runs excellent! The ignition module was just replaced as was the battery. Power antenna makes noise but does not go up thru the fender. I can’t tell if it’s an alignment issue with the antenna hole or the antenna itself needs to be replaced (these are available online). One front wheel has a vibration that appears to be either a shock or tire balance issue.
Decklid pulldown works as it should. Rear Windows move v. slowly. Seems like they need lubricating to move up and down more smoothly.Buyer will be asked to sign a Buyers Agreement with the Customary “As-is/where-is” language etc.
Vehicle is listed elsewhere and could be sold at any time.
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Location: Franklin, Tennessee, 37064
Mileage: 67000
Transmission: Auto
Condition: Good
Exterior: WHITE
Interior: RED LEATHER “
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