1973 Buick Riviera on 2040-cars
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
An absolutely gorgeous last year boat tail Riv that accelerates, handles and idles as great as it looks. I've spent more money and time on this beauty than I may get back but it's been a labor of love. The new paint and vynl top and interior were done to match the original. The troublesome QuadraJet carb was replaced with an 800 cfm Edlebrock 4brl. New front and rear suspenseion. New brakes and tires. New steering components. All fluids flushed. New filters everywhere. New AC. All power options (windows, door locks, cruise, driver's seat, remote trunk release, wipers, windshield washer, heat) function. I installed new, modern heat and sound insulation under carpets, behind door panels and in trunk. The car has been well detailed in the engine bay, trunk, interior, body and undercarriage. This is not a show car but could be with more effort. The original color combination of midnight blue metallic and white vynl top is the most beautiful in my opinion. You just don't see these cars around - and certainly not many in this condition. The ignition system is a modern HEI Coil In Cap with MSD computer module. She fires right up after setting the choke and idles very smoothly after kickdown. I installed a RetroSound audio system that has am, fm and USB connection. All four speakers were replaced with upgrades. Great for listening to my Oldies on a flash drive! New front windshield with built in antennae. The new AC is fantastic and more of a necessity in South Florida than a luxury. I have picked the kids up from school 40 miles each way several times since I finished this car and I've never had a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a long trip. On the highway I've had her past 80 and she begs for more! But this is one classy, sport ride and this Riviera is pampered. Always garaged. Driven only by myself and no accidents since my ownership. Flaws: Three very small paint touchup areas on the C pillars. Pin hole and dime size rust areas on driver's and left rear passenger floorboards sanded, converted, filled and painted. Three rust areas behind wheel wells were cut out, replaced with metal, filled and painted as part of the paint and bodywork phase. Original front bumper fillers for this year were not available. I used those for '74 and there are two gaps in the front as they are not as long as those of the '73 Riv. Some minor chrome flake off from the steel ralleye wheels. Two cracks on driver's arm rest. I removed the shoulder belts that hung from the roof as they tended to fall. I pinned the driver's side sunshade in an "up" position as it tended to fall while driving. The driver's window works well but needs adjustment as it often pushes up against the left rear quarter window weatherstrip. These are fairly minor things that were either already taken care of or will be if I my reserve price is not met. |
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