$5,000
Chicago, Illinois
Category
Coupe
Mileage
93470
Posted Over 1 Month
Several years ago, I bought this vehicle from the daughter and son-in-law of the original owner. It was sitting in a barn on 4 flat tires, covered in pigeon crap and a layer of dust. At the time, I didn't even hear it run because the battery was dead. With the help of a buddy, we got it on a trailer and towed it home. Once home, I rinsed off years of dirt, to discover it needed a paint job. It has "patina" (lol) I put fresh gas in it. I replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor, rotor, points, etc. I changed the oil, coolant/radiator hoses, and transmission fluid. Finally, I charged the battery, and inflated the tires. With much anticipation, I turned the key, and it started right up. It was loud as hell, and there was an exhaust manifold leak. Since this was beyond my skill set, I took it to a shop, where they replaced the left exhaust manifold, exhaust manifold gasket, head gasket and intake gasket. In addition, they adjusted the (4) wheel drum brakes. After driving it, as-is for several years, last fall I had a new dual exhaust system installed. This spring I put a new battery in it, and it fired right up after sitting all winter. The GOOD: Trim and Bumpers are in nice shape. The Factory GM Rims look nice. Factory AM/FM Radio works.Trunk looks solid. The glass is good. The interior looks nice, however there is a split in the drivers seat cushion. Power seats and front windows work. Original AM/FM Radio works. Cool speedometer still works. Tilt steering wheel. The BAD: Needs body work and paint job, has dent in left rear fender, and small crease in front right fender. A/C not working, never used it. Retractable headlights not working, the electric motor is unplugged. Power antenna not working. Rear 1/4 windows not working. Not sure if this is a "matching numbers" engine. It is a Buick 430 CI Wildcat, just not sure if it is original! To reiterate..it has a faint odor of "mice urine" which becomes more noticeable, when the windows are closed and the car has been in a hot garage. That's why the carpets should be removed and properly cleaned, or replaced. If Buy it now is used, or a reasonable offer is tendered, I'll include all the Factory GM manuals I have, as well as sales brochure, and laminated wiring diagram, and Riviera Owners Association Magazines. This is a nice car, it is almost 50 years old, but it is still nicer then some of the basket cases or parts cars that still want my asking price!
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