1971 Buick Riviera

455 cid 4 bbl

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UPDATE: It does run (I found that the temporary gas tank hose was not connected to the fuel pump). So, I reconnected the hose, primed the carb, and it fired up and ran! The transmission works. I put it in reverse and it worked properly. I put it in drive and it worked properly. The brakes would not engage as the pedal went to the floor and would not build up pressure when pumped. I purchased a reconditioned battery today and installed it. I am relisting this car. An HONORABLE eBayer's son purchased it for his father and the father requested that the purchase be nullified as he wasn't up to the challenge of restoration. So it is up again for sale with a reduced asking price. Up for sale is a ONE OWNER 1971 Buick Riviera Sports Coupe! It needs work. It will run. It has 134,xxx miles. The driver's door is ajar but does close incorrectly. Gas line problems required that the gas tank and fuel line be bepassed and a temporary gas can is sitting in the engine compartment feeding the fuel pump to the 4 bbl carburator on the 455 cid engine. It has set for the past 20 plus years and not been regularly driven. It has the expected rust on the body and inside of the trunk on both sides of the floorboards (with holes in the truck floor). I did not completely close the hood because I do not know if the linkage from the interior will function properly and who needs one extra problem when selling a car! Ok, now that I exposed the bad points of the car, I will detail the good points. The chrome is in great condition, not dented up. The trim pieces are in great condition! The interior is in great condition. The Buick Riviera rally wheels are decent with some surface rust. The car's power seat and windows appear to be working correctly. The tires are old but hold air. The rear window is in great condition. The front window has a minute chip that can be filled. In total, it is an old car that has a lot of potential either as a restoration or as a parts car. I can be reached at 734-516-9166 if you have any other questions or want to arrange a meeting to inspect the car. It will be advertised in other publications in print and on the web so it just might disappear at any time. I have the original title and stamped metal "vehicle card" along with decades of maintenance history. It cost $5,373.00 new when purchased on Oct 2, 1971, from the Frank McNally Buick dealership in Flushing (Flint) Michigan. It is located in Grand Blanc, Michigan (Flint area). I do have the means to deliver in an enclosed Car Hauler and will work with you on the cost to deliver it. However, payment is required in advance if I am contracted to make the delivery.