Buick Riviera, 1968
Buick Riviera II
Buick Riviera II•
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Chassis No.: 494878H908585
Auction: Monterey 2019
Auction date: August 17, 2019
Lot No.: F39
$19,800 | Sold
- Exterior: Black
- Interior: Black
- The Riviera Stealth Custom
- Matte Black paint
- Shaved door handles and mirror
- Blacked-out trim and emblems
- Painted bumpers
- Billet grille
- 430 CI engine
- 4-barrel carburetor
- Automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Power brakes
- Air conditioning
- Custom Hostile wheels in black
- ViAir air ride suspension with twin compressors and eLevel controller
- Custom sound system with upgraded speakers and two subwoofers in the trunk
Without a doubt, this 1968 Buick Riviera “Stealth Custom” makes an extremely bold statement with its matte black paint, shaved door handles and mirrors, blacked-out trim and emblems, black-painted bumpers and a custom billet grille. This is not a car that is likely to blend into the scenery—it really is the scene. Powered by a 430 CI Buick V-8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor, it is factory-rated at 360 HP at 5,000 RPM with 475 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 RPM. It is hooked to an automatic transmission for smooth, torquey operation.
The Riviera also features power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, a bench seat with a fold-down center armrest, tilt wheel, custom window tint and a specifically tailored sound system with upgraded speakers, custom speaker door mounts and two subwoofers in the trunk. Further accentuating its “longer, lower and wider” proportions, the Riviera also features custom black 18- and 20-inch Hostile wheels mounting Ohtsu FP8000 tires, as well as VIAIR air suspension with twin compressors and eLevel controller. Following on the success of the original 1963-65 Riviera, the second-generation Riviera was built from 1966-70 and continued on the General Motors E-body platform.
A dramatically restyled vision of the personal luxury car, the second-generation Riviera traded the sharp, crisp lines for a sleeker, more flowing design. The changes were characterized by a “faster” windshield profile, semi-fastback roofline and an upsweeping beltline. The familiar Riviera design cues, such as the hidden headlamps, open wheel wells and tastefully restrained use of chrome, were retained in a fresh, new interpretation.
For the custom car fan, movie prop manager or enthusiast who admires the best of the Bill Mitchell-era General Motors designs, this one-of-a-kind 1968 Buick Riviera would be an excellent cruiser that will turn heads in daylight but stealthily slip past at night.
