Vehicle Description
Price slashed! All original low-mile excellent condition 3-owner
collectible California/Arizona classic. Traded from one body shop
owner/car collector to another body shop owner/car collector as
part of a shop purchase. Note: body shop owners know straight
accident-free cars. The car was purchased new by a woman in Citrus
Heights near Sacramento; she moved to AZ in 1987 where the 1st body
shop owner saw it in Scottsdale three years ago while at the Giants
Spring Training and bought it.We have all registration docs since
new.Everything is original including the entire interior with some
minor spot painting; several small areas remain that are not
perfect (shown in photos). The vinyl top has been replaced. The car
has drum brakes all around AC (original-type not currently working)
power windows and door locks tinted glass and AM/FM stereo.The
Riviera - sometimes referred to as an Executive Pony Car - was GM's
successful answer to Ford's Thunderbird and the Personal Luxury
Buick enjoyed healthy sales each year after its 1963 launch. Much
of the Riviera's success was due to swanky styling and the upscale
imagery associated with the Buick brand at the time - the car was
undemanding comfortable and fashionable perfect for conventional
status seekers. For 1969 the formula continued pretty much
unchanged with minor styling tweaks compared to the 1968 models
with different marker lights a slightly different grille and bolder
brightwork on wheel arches and lower body moldings. The rear
suspension had been modified steering was now variable ratio and an
electric fuel pump was introduced. The Riviera was a little heavier
but still good for 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds and a 15.4 second
quarter-mile. Top speed was 134 mph.Standard 1969 Buick Riviera
equipment included a new 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission dual
exhaust power steering tilt steering column anti-theft steering
lock ignition on the collapsible column power brakes two-speed
electric wipers with washers safety buzzers and warning lights
upper and lower dash safety pads walnut paneling on the dash and
full carpeting. Carpeted lower door panels were an option this car
has. Other Riviera options included air conditioning power windows
power front disc brakes four- and six-way power seats tinted glass
cruise control wire wheel covers five-spoke chrome wheels AM/FM
stereo and an automatic trunk release.The year 1969 was just about
the pinnacle of muscle car performance with big engines and high
speed. Emissions regulations and an insurance crackdown were just
around the corner but cars like the Riviera were on top of their
game still developing 360 bhp from a 430 cid V-8. Buick Riviera
sales climbed 3000 to 52872; Bill Mitchell finally had the
satisfaction of the Buick Riviera outselling its nemesis the Ford
Thunderbird. The sales figure was the highest the model would
achieve until 1984. Base price was $4701 making the 1969 Buick
Riviera the most expensive car the company offered.Hagerty
Valuation Tools average of #2 Excellent and #3 Good gives a $19650
value - which we believe is spot on for this car. Offered at
$18900. This Riviera is stored in a garage in Groveland CA "Gateway
to Yosemite". Photos were taken prior to washing or detailing.
Note: we do not provide financing but suggest JJ Best or Hagerty:
https://www.jjbest.com/auto-finance/collector-car-financing.aspx?Source=4124
https://www.hagerty.com/finance/classic-car-financingEngine: 430
cubic inch (7-liter) V8 engine 360 HP 475 ft-lb of
torqueTransmission: 3-speed Super Turbine-400 automaticColors:
Polar White with Black Vinyl Top and Green Vinyl-Strato Bench seat
(optional)Odometer: 84500 milesVIN: 494879H92232 Visit My Car Guy
online at www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle
or call us at (209) 962-1144 today to schedule your test drive.
