Description
ORIGINAL 1973 BUICK RIVIERA GS 'W' CODE STAGE ONE 455/ 260HP V8 2 DOOR HARDTOP RUNNING & DRIVING PROJECT CAR
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally rare example of this 1973 Buick Riviera GS 'W' Code Stage 1 455/ 260HP 7. 4L 4 Bbl V8 Hardtop in its original 'Brown Metallic' (color code 68) factory color paint with a complimenting and all original 'Saddle' (trim code 686) color interior and its original 'Dark Brown' (code R) Vinyl Roof with its original 'W' code 455/ 260HP 4 barrel V8 engine with a correct casting number 1241735 (1972-75 455 V8) for this model car and matching #'s GS (XS Code) 260HP engine and of course the car has the Stage 1 'W' code designated VIN # necessary for a Stage 1 car!
Original factory options including:
Gran Sport Package ($171)
Stage 1 Option ($139)
Vinyl Roof ($125)
Hydra-matic Automatic Transmission
Power Windows ($129)
Power Steering
Power Seats ($103)
Power Mirrors
Power Locks ($69)
Styled Road Wheels ($118)
AM/ FM stereo with 8 track tape ($363)
Power Front Disc Brakes
Dual Exhaust
Tilt Wheel
Custom Steering Wheel
Deluxe Wheel Covers
Protective Body Side Moldings
Custom Rocker Panel Moldings
Electric Clock
Glove Box Light
Trunk Light
Double-Panel Roof Construction
The car still boats its original factory color 'Brown Metallic' paint with the factory Short Vinyl roof in original 'Dark Brown' covering and also boasting its very nice all original factory interior including the dashboard, steering wheel, carpets and seats. It's original spare wheel and jack are in the trunk. The car is also very well optioned from the factory.
Recently acquired from Santa Fe, New Mexico ownership with some 87K original miles and with no signs of any accidents but with some minor rust bubbles now showing in the quarter panels and rockers but with the floor boards, trunk and all the typically rust-prone areas solid and rust free - obviously a most likely always garaged driver since new but obviously being sold as a running surviving cosmetic project due to the minor rust and the numerous dents and scratches as seen in the photos in the paint and body.
The original '455/ 260HP' 4 barrel V8 engine is actually extremely strong and powerful and the suspension is tight and smooth and the steering is excellent and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears.
This is a great opportunity to own a great daily driving project example of a surviving original and accident free 1973 Buick Riviera GS Stage 1 hardtop, with Boat Tails now becoming increasingly collectible and hard to find and fast becoming more desirable than ever before, this is a great opportunity to own a highly desirable and collectible example of one of the outstanding GM designs of the early seventies, a fun project that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American muscle car collector or simply any Buick enthusiast looking for a nice daily driving third generation Riviera!
