Driving The Last Riviera - This Supercharged Buick Riviera Was One Of Only 1956 Made For 1999
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2021
- The name Riviera is one of the most sacred and hallowed in Automotive History - and has included some of the most beautiful expressions of automotive art. The Riviera package on the 1948 Roadmaster was a stunning vehicle, but the true birth of the Riviera was Bill Mitchell's personal luxury coupe in 1963 - widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful American cars made.
The Riviera progressed through the years with varying success, and came to an end in 1999, with this model. Buick has brought the name back for a couple of concept cars, but no production Riviera is on the horizon - one can only hold out hope.
This is a in-depth review and test drive of a 1999 Buick Riviera, with the Series II Supercharged 3800 engine. The vehicle is for sale at Autohaus of Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNaples.com, or by phone at (239) 263-8500.
For the review of a 1968 Rivera we did earlier, see this link:
• This 1968 Buick Rivier...
For a review of the Oldsmobile Aurora, built on the same platform, click here:
• The Forgotten Oldsmobi...
Back when these were new, I lusted after this car. I still love the looks of them today - and the original Aurora, too. Some of GM’s best designs.
The Riviera and the Lincoln Mark VIII were the coolest American cars of 90's.
I was never really impressed with GM cars in the 90's, bit this was one car that GM got right.
There was a very famous Glenn Larson " The Far Side " cartoon that featured a chubby kid at the top of a playground slide. At the bottom were two spiders that had spun a web across it. The caption was " I know it's a long shot but if we pull this off we'll eat like Kings! "......The same strategy has been applied by whomever prices these cars for retail sale at AutoHaus.
"they're gods creatures untill they peck your eyes out" I dont come for the cars but for the quotes and to learn them :) The Buick is a nice bonus :P
Good damnit bill....you never fail me. Ever. This is literally my favorite American model EVER. So contemporary and amazing for what was a dying breed. I love this.
I used to work with a gentleman that called me “Lil Mama” that had one of the ‘90s models of this car back when I was 19. I barely knew him but always thought his car was cool and unique and nobody else in town had the same car. He never blasted music out of it and I only ever saw him drive it safely. He seemed like a good dude who loved his car. I hope he is still driving it.
Production ended on November 25th, 1998. This is why production was so low for the 1999 model year at just 2,154 units. This is sad considering it was one of the best efforts made by GM. My stepdad owned a '97 for about 15 years and put almost 300,000 miles on it. It still ran strong, but started having electrical issues. Most reliable and trouble-free car ever.
My dad was a long time Riviera/Toronado owner. His last one was a '97. Loved the luxury and supercharger made it quite the cruiser down the highways of Motown.
When I was 10, I thought this car was weird. Now that I'm all grown-up, I begin to appreciate 90s soap bodies even more!
Proud Owner of a 1998 Dark Green Riviera with 145,000 miles when I Purchased it back in February of 2022.
Totally beautiful I brought my 1995 Buick Riviera supercharged when I was 24 years old and that was maybe in 2002 and I still have it till this day ... .. really beautiful car it's a beast on tha highway good gas mileage too .. most absolutely love this car ...
As an owner of a '97 Riv, with stock exhaust it's as quiet as a ghost and only makes a slight sound from the tires when you turn the wheel. With a few performance mods, it will get you up to highway speed in no time and push you into the seat. It's a joy to own and drive. Thank you for the video!
Curious cars is my favorite weather channel and my favorite car channel. 😹😹❤️
We love you man for the weather , guns , Canadians and the cats :) oh and the birds hahaha watching all your videos from Dubai
I have one , only it’s a 98 , supercharged …I purchased this 3.5 years ago with 73,400 miles .. I’m the second owner and I paid 3600 … it’s one of the best automobiles I’ve ever owned … fortunately , Rita , the riviera has been garaged emote life , incredible condition , the lady I purchased from, husband worked at the dealer ship and I have all records … people either love it or hate it … I have multiple vehicles and a plethora a motorcycles , and the few days I drive this genius engineered piece of art , I have a smile on my face … thank you Buick …
You ,Bill are my favorite auto video reviewer - nobody does it like you ! The goats, cats, attacking birds, best car reveiws, and weather reports - what more could you want - keep it all coming my friend - makes every day special - especially this past year ! Thanks Bill !
Beautiful Car, I love how you go into the history of the cars, thank you Bill.
I have heard from a mechanic that the 3800 engine is awesome. Thanks for another informative video.
I love to listen to you talking about the history of these cars which we do not know much about over here in Europe. I really liked the boat-tail Riviera. Thanks for the content.