1972 Buick Riviera

Buick 455 Big Block V8

4Y87U2H926633

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1972 Buick Riviera Hardtop Boat Tail Texas "Survivor" with GS Options (Not the GS series) 1972 Buick Riviera Hardtop “Boat Tail”, 3-owner, 86,929 original miles on numbers matching standard 455 big block engine, original interior, always garaged, and driven minimally since 2008. Correct Buick “Royal Blue Poly” (Older multi-stage repaint), Buick “Arctic White” Custom Vinyl “Landau” roof and interior, Excellent chrome and stainless, Highly Optioned with features in the GS package. Owner’s manual, paperwork (Customer Computer Punch Card-POP), and shop manual included. Vehicle originated from Texas and has resided in Tennessee collection. This is the last of my personal Buicks. Clear title. Manufactured at Flint, MI. Plant on March 28, 1972 per computer punch card. ***Clean factory equipment, undercarriage with factory undercoating, and original floors/trunk-no rust ever. (A real Texas survivor) Everything is rated excellent condition per national value guides and is appraised and insured for $23,000 by a national insurance group. This Riviera is truly the last of the GM muscle era big blocks with innovative Boat Tail styling and luxury high performance. She is ready for the road and truly the best Buick I have ever driven. Everything works-It needs absolutely nothing. Gauge indictors are bright and plastics are not faded and brittle. Original soft rubber seals throughout. Original Poly-glass spare tire, cardboard, tar mat, and felt trunk liner. To meet 1972 federal emission rules, the standard and optional GS engines were off about five horsepower from the '71 models, but the difference was hard to detect. On paper it appeared as if the horsepower was greatly reduced only because in '72 horsepower was measured in net hp, whereas in previous years it was measured as gross hp. Both engines were improved, with a revised modulated choke control, a solenoid switch in the throttle linkage, which replaced the dashpot; and a revised throttle linkage for more immediate response to accelerator movement. The three-speed Hydra-matic 400 transmission continued unchanged, as did the axle ratios of 2.93: 1 and 3.42:1.-Hemmings VIN: 4Y87U2H926633 Trim Tag: STYLE 72 49487FL1 BODY 217633 TRIM 685 PAINT 28A 03E A51 Strong numbers-matching 455 ci, last of the standard High Compression big blocks, @310hp@4600rpm, @400 ft/lbs torque@2800rpm (Gross) with original Rochester “Quadrajet” 4BBL Carburetor and dual exhaust. Clocked 0-60 in @9.1 seconds and top speed just over @88MPH in the quarter mile at Memphis Raceway Park’s “Test and Tune” last season. (Very clean and still performs like a new Behemoth) This example is the standard engine and had @ 15-20hp difference in GS series. GS Chromed Air Breather LidStout “Super Turbo (ST) Hydramatic 400” Automatic Transmission Heavy Duty 12-Bolt Rear Axle with @2:93 Gear RatioCustom Buick Trim featuring faux wood veneer and rare GS sport center console Buick “Arctic White” Bucket Seats in “Madrid” Vinyl Courtesy Light Package-Interior and Trunk (Working)Buick Custom GS 15” Chrome Sport Wheels Dual Exhaust (New “Magnaflow” muffler system finished with correct chrome tips)Seat Belts-Front and Back Seats “Sonomatic” AM-FM Stereo Radio with Hidden 8-Track Tape Player (Working) “Quadphonic” Dual Front and Rear Speakers “Cruise Master” Cruise Control Soft-Ray Tinted Windshield Glass Tilt Sport Steering Wheel “Four Seasons” Air Conditioner (New, COLD, and retrofitted for R134A)“Four Note” Horns and custom Delco-Remy Air horn (Works-Sounds like a train)Buick Custom Rubber Floor Mats-Front and Rear Protection Group Consisting of Door Edge Guards (Rare) and Bumper GuardsRemote Control Outside Rear View Mirror (Working) Oversize White Sidewall Tires (New Hankook High Performance 1” White Walls) Power Windows (Working) Powered SteeringPowered Disc Brakes-FrontGS heavy duty front and rear suspension packageManual "Level Control" air shocks system (Original and working)Front Light Monitors (Working)Trailer Towing Package (Custom Chrome bracket and hitch included with sale) I require a non-refundable $500.00 deposit in the first 24 hours, or arrange verified payment-in-full by cash, check, or bank-to-bank electronic transfer. I reserve the right to cancel the auction early. The vehicle is for sale as-is locally. I will be happy to refer and arrange delivery at buyer’s cost. Please contact via email for any questions and note my 100% EBay rating since 2000. Thanks.