Chassis No.: 494879H931123

Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania

$17,600 USD | Sold

• 430-cu. in. V-8 engine; automatic transmission
• Well-appointed with power accessories
• Buick’s top-of-the-line offering for 1969

For 1969, Buick offered a cosmetic update on its popular sport coupe, the Riviera. That year saw new side body brightwork, including new wheel arch trim and a new lower body molding with argent silver accents. Out front, the famous Riviera retractable headlights and integrated front bumper and grille were featured again for 1969. Inside, Buick offered a variety of interior options, including bench, bucket, and notchback front seats. The interior was available in a variety of configurations, including combinations of vinyl and cloth seating surfaces. A wood-grain dash, unique to the Riviera, was standard.

At $5,331, the Riviera was the most expensive Buick offered that year. Despite the expense, it is reported that 52,872 Rivieras, including the car offered here, found new owners that year. Well equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, six-way power seat, tilt steering wheel, and a factory AM-FM radio, the first owner of this vehicle was obviously quite discerning.

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Having been well preserved and meticulously maintained, this Riviera is a fine example of Buick’s top-of-the-line offering in 1969. The Riviera is presented the way the car left the factory in Copper Mist, an exclusive Riviera color, with a Parchment interior. It rides on thin whitewall tires which are mounted on steel wheels featuring factory wheel covers. The car is powered by a 430-cu. in. V-8 engine which is paired to an automatic transmission. The interior features bench seating, Buick’s Sonomatic radio, and numerous power amenities.

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