1973 Buick Riviera Boat Tail 455-4, Running Driving Project, 42" Moonroof on 2040-cars

1973 Buick Riviera

BOAT TAIL

          Up for auction is this smooth running and driving Buick Riviera. For being 40 years old it still has all if not more features than most modern cars today.

          The following is a list of all items this Boat Tail has to offer, but please keep in mind that like any older car, it may have some issues. I am in no way trying to claim this car is perfect or show quality, but I am confident it will make a great Sunday cruiser while you take your time polishing her to your style.

          I currently have her as a "Chicano Cruiser", as one of my buddy's calls it. It's suspension is not altered or modified. The only major modification that has been done at this point is the custom 42" Power Moonroof installed by the world famous Nunez Moonroofs in So.Cal. Otherwise this Riviera is still considered unmolested and a perfect working blank canvas for anyone.

Current updates:

• Brand new Starter (less than 10 miles as of this listing)
• Brand new Fuel Pump (less than 10 miles as of this listing)
• Brand new Air Filter (less than 10 miles as of this listing)
• Recent Oil Change (less than 10 miles as of this listing)
• Optima Red Top Gel-Cel Battery
• Water pump was changed about a year ago
• Cooling system was flushed at the time of water pump being changed
• Two 18" Glasspak exhaust were added
• Upholstery was done about 3 years ago
• Custom 42" (yes, its huge) electric Moonroof was installed less than 25 miles ago
• 15" Chrome 5-Star wheels
• Tires are about a year old
• The front bumper was recently polished/chromed.
• The car seems to have lived in California all of it's life.
• The car has never been in a major accident to my knowledge
• I have the pink-slip on hand ready for the new owner

Cool Features

• Full power windows
• All windows work!!! Yes, they go up and down... which is hard to find now a days for a 40 year old car!
• Full power drivers seat
• The original clock still works! 
• Has original un-molested AM/FM radio
• Full A/C system intact. However it is not blowing cold air, I do not know if it only needs to be recharged or the system is faulty.
• All glass is intact. 
• Front windshield was replaced last year with an OEM glass featuring the famous built-in radio antenna.
• All seats are complete, no rips, tears or snags. The only bad side is a couple of stains.
• Most all interior is complete and functional.

The Bad

• Registration is past due 2 years. (This is honestly the worst thing I can think off that's wrong with the Riviera)
• This shouldn't be a problem unless you are in California, hence you will have to pay the back-fee penalties.
• There are a couple of leaks
• There is a small oil leak in the front section of the car. I haven't figured out the source since it hasn't bothered me enough to look for it.
• There is also a leak coming from the transmission's rear section. Again, it hasn't bothered me enough to do anything about it other than checking the oil levels before taking her out for a spin.
• Due to the transmission leak there will be some smoke at initial start-up as the leak seems to hit the H-Pipe before hitting the ground. Hence the oil gets burnt off as the car warms up.
• Although the front bumper was recently cleaned-up, I can’t find the mounting posts/brackets, hence I can't mount the front bumper back on the car. :(
• Because the new Moonroof was recently added, the headliner was removed and not re-installed.
• I do, however, have all the pieces to the headliner and corresponding accents.
• Lastly, the gauge cluster works when it wants to. I will try my best to address and fix this issue before the auction is over, but I DO NOT make any guarantees it will be fixed in time or at all.

FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: YES, I WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE!!!

I can help refer you to reputable car shipping companies that can deliver this car any place in the world. You will have to do your research and decide what company will earn your business.

National and International buyers: Buyer is responsible for all fees associated with pick-up or delivery of the vehicle. I will work with you and hold the car up to 7 days from the auction ending and you being declared the winning bidder. If you need more time, I only request a courtesy call/email asking for a reasonable extension.

I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM PROVIDING ANY TYPE OF PROMISE, GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, VERBAL, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED. THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS-IS. Please remember this is a 40 year old car, and will need to be addressed as one. This car is great, but it is far from perfect.

Only methods of payment accepted: Cash in person or Wire-Transfer if you are getting the car delivered. I will not release the car until the funds have cleared.

Lastly; I also have this car for sale locally, hence I reserve the right to end this auction early if this car sales before the auction is over.

 Please ask any questions BEFORE bidding! Thank you and happy bidding!!!