1968 Buick Riviera Unknown

The 1968 Riviera now shared sheet metal with the Cadillac Eldorado and the Oldsmobile Toronado but remained rear wheel drive while its two brothers switched to front wheel drive. The grille was restyled again with large parking lights housed in a new front bumper. The headlights still retracted above the grille and retractable windshield wipers made their debut. The Gran Sport option was still available and performance was good, despite a 4,222 lb curb weight. Top speed was an impressive 130 mph. In all, 49,284 copies were sold in 1968. The '68 Buick Riviera GS comes finished in its original color combination of Inca Silver Mist with Black interior. The car went through a recent cosmetic restoration that included new base / clear coat paint to match the original shade of Inca Silver. The paint is in great condition with no notable imperfections. The front and rear chrome bumpers are both in great condition with no pitting or damage showing to either. The body is very solid with no bubbling or rot. Inside, the bucket seats are in great condition with no wear to be found. The seats all appear to have been reupholstered recently in a high quality vinyl. The door panels are in great condition as is the dash which shows no buckling or cracks. The carpet has been replaced and in like new condition as is the headliner. All of the wood trim is equally as nice. With the exception of the clock, we have found nothing inside the car that does not work. All gauges, blinkers, horn, A/C and even the original AM/FM radio are in good working order. Under the hood, the big block V8 runs great. The motor is nicely detailed and in great condition. There has been a new alternator installed recently as well as new belts. Turn the key and the car starts up with no issues and goes down the road incredibly smooth with no pulling to either side. The three speed automatic transmission shifts as it should with no issues. The trunk is solid and includes a full size spare under the mat. The GS wheels are all in great condition with no curb rash to be found. They are wrapped with radial tires that all have good tread life left on them. VIN number is 494878H932186 and the car is being sold on a clean Missouri title. Current mileage shows 17,657.