Description
I am reluctantly selling my beautiful 1972 Buick Riviera that I purchased at Brooklands Motor Museum in 2019. I simply do not get to enjoy her much these days and I would rather she go to somebody that will get to use her.
Highlights
Very original
No mechanical issues
Paint work and interior in very good condition
6 page centre spread of Classic & Sports car magazine - - details above
Featured on front cover of Classic American magazine (February 2021)
Appeared on Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip twice (S10E01 and S11E04)
Car history
Originally purchased in 1972 by Wayne Harold Walters, as his dad (who had passed) worked on the Fisher assembly line in Flint Michigan. Wayne owned it until his passing in 2010. The Buick made it's way to the UK by 2012 before being moved on quickly to another buyer in the UK. Between 2012 and 2019 the car only did 1500 miles, spending most of the time in storage.
In 2019 I purchased the car and immediately began a long and sympathetic restoration process. Most of this is documented on my YouTube channel - - details above with the emphasis being retaining originality where possible.
As far as I know the car has only had a single respray in the original colour of Burnished Bronze. The interior is all original with some signs of wear. I have included a couple of pictures showing these wear points.
The car has always been in professional storage, only being out for the summer period.
Work carried out
Front springs replaced.
Rear springs replaced.
Front shocks replaced.
Rear shocks replaced.
Transmission fluid replaced.
Differential fluid replaced.
Spark plugs changed.
All belts replaced.
Full bespoke stainless steel exhaust fitted.
Full beam headlights upgraded to H4 bulbs.
Electronic ignition fitted.
Thermostatic bypass hose replaced.
Pre-heat hose replaced.
Fuel sending unit replaced.
Fuel cap replaced.
Trunk seal replaced.
Hood seal replaced.
Under-seal applied.
Valve cover gaskets replaced.
Valve covers refurbished.
Valve cover clamps fitted.
Air cleaner filter replaced (with K&N.)
Air cleaner refurbished.
Rear speakers replaced.
Window winders replaced.
Clock upgraded to Quartz movement.
Wiper blades changed.
Oil pressure gauge hose replaced.
Engine bay repainted.
Underside of hood stripped and repainted.
Door strikers replaced.
Hood bumpers replaced.
Coolant system super flushed and coolant replaced.
New floor mats from Auto Custom Carpets.
New console from Classic Consoles.
Hidden bluetooth module fitted.
All hoses and clips replaced (coolant, heater, air cleaner and EVAP).
Rear brakes completely replaced.
Front brake rotors and callipers replaced.
2 stage paint correction and ceramic coat applied.
I have a box file full of receipts and paperwork on the car.
You can see much more of the car over on my YouTube channel - - details above
I am not looking for a part exchange.
Please call to make an appointment to come and view. The car is in storage so it will require some notice before viewing in Cranleigh, Surrey.
Advertised elsewhere so I reserve right to end this listing without notice. Originally purchased in 1972 by Wayne Harold Walters, as his dad (who had passed) worked on the Fisher assembly line in Flint Michigan. Wayne owned it until his passing in 2010. The Buick made it's way to the UK by 2012 before being moved on quickly to another buyer in the UK. Between 2012 and 2019 the car only did 1500 miles, spending most of the time in storage.
In 2019 I purchased the car and immediately began a long and sympathetic restoration process. Most of this is documented on my YouTube channel - - details above with the emphasis being retaining originality where possible.
As far as I know the car has only had a single respray in the original colour of Burnished Bronze. The interior is all original with some signs of wear. I have included a couple of pictures showing these wear points.
The car has always been in professional storage, only being out for the summer period.
