west Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally rare example of this 1972 Buick Riviera 455 4 Bbl V8 2 Door Hardtop in its original factory Sandalwood Code 50 color paint with its original Black Code B vinyl roof and with its all original Black color trim code 688 vinyl interior with its original 455 4 barrel V8 engine with believed to be 25K original miles.Factory options including455 CID 4 BBL V8 EngineTurbo Hydra-matic Automatic TransmissionAir Conditioning 521Soft Ray Tinted Glass 51Power Windows 133AM-FM Stereo 239Vinyl Roof 128Dual ExhaustsRemote Control Outside MirrorFront Bucket SeatsTilt Steering WheelPower SteeringPower Front Disc BrakesPower Door LocksDeluxe Wheel CoversProtective Body Side MoldingsCustom Rocker Panel MoldingsElectric ClockGlove Box LightTrunk LightDouble-Panel Roof ConstructionBuicks third generation personal luxury car with once controversial, but now increasingly collectible, Boat tail styling lasted for only 3 years 1971-73 with the first two years 1971-72 being the most desirable before the 1973 models abbreviated boat-tail and undesirable larger safety bumpers. The tapered fastback roof evoked memories of the 1930s Auburn Speedsters and reflected a penchant for retro styling late in the career of GMs legendary styling chief Bill Mitchell. Far more sculptured and far more massive than the earlier Rivieras yet still boasting 0-60mph in under 10 secondsThe car has its original Sandalwood factory color paint and Black Vinyl roof and also boasts its all original Blacknbsp interior including the dashboard, steering wheel, carpets and seats. Its original spare wheel and jack are in the trunk.nbspRecently purchased from a local California collector with no signs of any accidents or rust with the floor boards, trunk and all the typically rust-prone areas completely solid and rust free - obviously a most likely always garaged driver since new and with a believed to be an original 25K miles.The 455 4 barrel V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and the suspension is tight and smooth and the steering is excellent. All the power options are working as they should.This is a great opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a very original survivor and a rust and accident free 1972 Buick Riviera, with Boat Tails now becoming harder to find in such fine unabused and all original condition and becoming more desirable than ever before, this is a great opportunity to own a highly desirable and collectible example of one of the outstanding GM designs of the early seventies, a fun investment thats sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American muscle car collector or simply any Buick enthusiast looking for a nice daily driving third generation Riviera
