27k-Mile 1985 Buick Riviera

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“The 1985 Riviera is Buick’s definition of “personal luxury car,” a term that is rather loosely applied elsewhere these days, but definitely belongs right here, where it was created,” the Buick brochure declared that year. In 1979, the sixth-generation Buick Riviera was joined by the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado in adopting shorter, front-wheel-drive platforms. Despite its smaller stature, the Riviera’s interior remained as luxurious and spacious as ever, with available electronic climate control and a Concert Sound six-speaker audio system. A convertible version was now available joining the traditional coupe. Power came from a 5.0-liter V8 with four-speed automatic transmission, though as a sign of the times a diesel engine was optional. Even a sporting T-Type model with turbocharged V6 was available. 

Named Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” in 1979, the sixth-generation Riviera remains the best-selling iteration ever. As the 1985 Riviera brochure asked, “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?” 

Highlights 

• Offered showing 27,255 miles at the time of listing  

• 5.0-liter V8 rated at 140 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque  

• Four-speed overdrive automatic transmission  

• Finished in Tan (56) with a Medium Taupe (92) vinyl Landau roof  

• Medium Beige (69) cloth interior 

• Optional Tinted Glass Astro Roof with shade 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Front wheel drive 

• Six-way power driver’s and passenger’s seat 

• Delco-Bose Concert Sound cassette stereo 

• Electric touch automatic climate controls 

• Dealer installed AutoArmor rust protection 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint blemishes

• Mild carpet wear at driver sill 

• Slight driver seat wear 

Included 

• Service records 

Ownership History 

Sold new on 4 January 1985 from Sharpe Buick BMW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1985 Buick Riviera Coupe in Michigan its entire life.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.     Contact: Craig Zimmerman   Phone: 586.707.5811‬   email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com