Produced between the 1963 and 1993 model years – and later between 1995 and 1999 – the Buick Riviera nameplate encompassed eight generations in total. The third-gen models hit the scene with considerable styling flair thanks to their boattail design, and although this feature was blunted slightly for the 1973 model year, the look is easily recognizable. Now, this upgraded 1973 Buick Riviera is up for sale in Phoenix, offering a combination of massive supercharged power and old-school cool luxury.
Outside, this Buick Riviera is draped in deep green paint, which covers the two-door’s long, wide body panels with a glossy finish. The paint is complemented by plenty of chrome extras, including polished bits for the lower styling line, the window surrounds and the bumpers.
Up front, this coupe makes its intentions known thanks to a cutout in the hood that reveals the supercharged V8 underneath, while the nose sports a custom split front bumper. The corners rock polished 18-inch custom alloy wheels.
Inside, passengers will enjoy the camel cloth upholstery, which looks more or less pristine. The cabin also comes with wood trim, while green Riviera logos are stitched in the headrests. Further highlights include power adjustability for the driver’s seat, a wraparound dash design, power windows, and operational air conditioning.
Under the hood, we find a numbers-matching 455 V8 engine, which was supercharged and equipped with numerous upgrades to make silly amounts of power. Highlights include a Magnum 6-71 supercharger and dual Holley 700 four-barrel carbs, as well as custom crank, rods, heads, and Crane rocker arms.
According to the listing, the combo nets nearly 1,000 horsepower, which means this thing has enough muscle to bring the fight to just about anything on the road.
Sending the power rearwards is the highly durable TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, which was rebuilt to match the supercharged thunder.
Now, this impressive 1973 Buick Riviera is up for sale, listed by Streetside Classics with just 931 miles on the clock since the latest rebuild. It’s had a single owner its entire life, and the sale comes with extensive documentation of the build process. Pricing is set at $58,995.
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Source: Streetside Classics
Comments
The air cleaner sort of tells the world that you’ve got a beast, I would prefer something more understated and never let my opponent know what’s coming.
Normally I’d agree with you, but I really do like the crazyness going on there. It’s not often you see a motor sticking out with a 671 blower. I’d take a serious look, it wouldn’t fit in my garage. The wheels are dated. I had a set once like that. In the 70’s. I really like this car.
Amazing how European the A-Pillar and roofline are. Even then there were Trans Atlantic design influencez…the sort of thing so many posters in this ear get angry about.
Love the stylized R logo. Would be great to see that today with A for Avenir replacing R.
Reminds me of what real American machine was. And leaves me with pain
I concur. Styling and crafting the metal in an art form is long gone.
Just like pop music today, no originality. Everyone copies what’s trending. Especially in basic cars and “fad” music.
As a creative person myself, puke 😂
This should be the next “Green Hornet ” car!
Wow factor !!!!!!!!
I wish I had the money I would buy it. To me it is the best looking car on the road. I have owed a three 1972 one 1973 boat tails riv. They are very fast and dependable and beautiful I never lost a race
Lux-O-Rod
Why does America hates coupes? They were once so popular. I hate the look of 4 door and would sacrifice utility for beauty.
Because people today suck!
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Beautiful car! Even at $58,000 asking price I’m sure being it’s a one owner car he is really going to miss it if sells.