1971 Buick Riviera
CoupeBuick Riviera
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1971 Buick Riviera Coupe
| Condition | Used Clear Title |
| Miles | 88,918 |
| Engine | 455ci V8 |
| Transmission | 3 Spd Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Not Specified |
| Exterior Color | Gold |
| Interior | Cream |
| Stock # | SN3294 |
| VIN # | 494871H911120 |
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Vehicle Overview
1971 Buick Riviera — 455ci V8, Boattail Styling, Gold over Cream, Clean Florida Car Why This Car Is Special The 1971 Buick Riviera is one of the most distinctive American personal luxury cars ever built, and not just because of the way it looks. The third-generation Riviera, produced from 1971 to 1973, introduced what Buick designers called the 'boattail' roofline — a dramatic fastback design that swept down to a pointed center peak at the rear, inspired in part by the classic Cord 810 of the 1930s. It was a bold departure from anything else on the road at the time, and it remains one of the most recognizable silhouettes in postwar American automotive history. Bill Mitchell, GM's design chief at the time, championed the look personally. Not everyone loved it when it was new, but fifty years later the boattail Riviera is recognized as a genuine design landmark. What makes this particular 1971 Buick Riviera especially worthwhile is the combination of its original-style gold exterior, cream vinyl interior, correct 455ci V8 drivetrain, and an undercarriage that is genuinely clean — not cleaned up for photos, but structurally solid in the way Florida cars tend to be when they've been kept out of the salt. The VIN confirms this is a 1971 model year car, built at Buick's Flint, Michigan assembly plant, and equipped with the 455 cubic inch V8. The odometer shows 88,918 miles, which is consistent with a car of this age that has been driven regularly but not abused. The 1971 model year is considered by most Riviera enthusiasts to be the cleanest execution of the boattail design. The rear bumper treatment was revised and simplified compared to the 1970 carryover model, and the overall proportions hit their sweet spot before emissions regulations began softening performance figures in subsequent years. Buick built approximately 33,810 Rivieras for the 1971 model year, making this a moderately produced car — not rare enough to be impossible to find parts for, but certainly not common enough to be overlooked at a show. Features List - 455ci V8 Engine - Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission - Dual Exhaust - Air Conditioning - Power Steering - Power Front Disc Brakes - Power Windows - Tilt Steering Column - Woodgrain Steering Wheel - Dark Brown Vinyl Top - Boattail Styling - Riviera Rally Wheels - Whitewall Tires - Woodgrain Interior Trim - Bucket Seats with Head Restraints - Floor Console - Chrome Bumpers - Tinted Glass - Body Pinstripes - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical Under the hood sits Buick's 455 cubic inch V8, the largest displacement engine the division produced during this era. In 1971, the 455 was rated at 315 horsepower in standard tune, with torque figures north of 450 lb-ft — the kind of low-end pull that made these cars feel effortless at highway speeds regardless of their substantial curb weight. Buick's 455 has a well-earned reputation among enthusiasts for being a strong, durable engine with a broad torque curve that suits the Riviera's grand touring character perfectly. This is not a high-strung engine that needs to be wound up to deliver — it moves the car from a rolling stop with authority, and it settles into a relaxed cruise with equal ease. The Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic backs the 455 and is a proven, robust unit. Looking at the undercarriage photos, the transmission pan is clearly stamped 'Hydra-matic, Div of GMC,' confirming the correct unit is in place. The dual exhaust system exits through the rear bumper in the correct boattail configuration — a detail that matters both visually and acoustically, as the 455 with duals has a distinct, low rumble that suits the car's character. The undercarriage itself is coated in black and presents cleanly, with no visible rot or patch work in the floor pans, frame rails, or suspension mounting points. The front suspension uses an independent A-arm setup, while the rear uses a torque arm arrangement — not unusual for the platform, and
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- Gold with Cream Interior
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