EXCELLENT CONDITION, Single Family Owned, SURVIVOR, Emerald Mist/Green

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this 1 owner 1970 Buick Riviera great condition. The car looks beautiful, runs great, and drives awesome. This survivor Riviera is a time capsule and a wonderful cruiser. Featuring the largest engine ever made by Buick with a staggering 370hp/500tq, 1970 Rivieras are truly underrated. This is an excellent opportunity to own an exceptionally original Riviera that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value.

This riviera has an excellent history and has been single family owned since new. We purchased the car from the son of the original owner. Pictured in this ad is the original invoice showing his father bought it new from Hagen Buick on February 9th, 1970. He was a careful and thoughtful owner that always took good care of the car over the years and it was always stored in a heated garage. In addition to the original sales invoice, the car comes with the original owner's manual, Protect-O-Plate, 1970 Buick Consumer Information Booklet, and the FM Stereo booklet.

This Buick is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Emerald Mist Metallic (46) over Green (680) interior. This is the factory original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. Please peruse all of the photos, video, and information in this ad to get a true sense of clean and original this Buick really is.

We have driven this car about 15 miles recently. During that time the car was completely reliable, has absolutely no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.

As a side note, this Buick is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from owners who expect their cars to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Riviera, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Emerald Mist (46) exterior is in original survivor condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has good sheen, and smooth finish. The chrome and other bright work is in great condition for its age, but does have some pitting. The vinyl top looks very nice. The original wheels are in great condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The whitewall tires are sized 235/75R15 and are literally brand new with less than 10 miles on them. We believe this paint to be mostly original and as one would expect from a paint job this many years on it there are some imperfections visible in the photos and some tiny blemishes around the car that were too faint to show up in pictures. The car basically looks in person as it does in the photos, but we would encourage any perspective buyer to view the car in person if possible to get the best sense of what it really looks like. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car it appears to be solid underneath. We have included specific photos of the lower quarter panels, rockers, frame, spring perches, and other areas most prone to rust on this generation Buick to show how this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Riviera is date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of 10B, which is the second week of October, 1969. Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Green (680) interior of the Riviera is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The chrome and bright work on the inside of the car looks wonderful. The seats are in excellent shape with no excessive wear or holes. There are two tiny spots in the driver's seat back that can be seen in the photos. The carpet is also in great condition for being original with no rips or holes. The original radio works; it gets great reception on AM, but has trouble getting reception on FM. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash is in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good shape overall. The driver's door panel is not cracked in the typical spot where the driver's elbow sits. The headliner is not sagging. The package tray is in great shape with no sun fading or warping. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on this era GM car and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This car has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes at all. This is one of the best original interiors we have ever seen in person in a classic Buick and is a true study of how these cars looked from the factory

GM interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life. The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.

The trunk also looks fantastic; the carpet and very fragile original cardboard are in amazing condition. It is complete with the trunk mat, jack, jack base, bumper hook, and lug wrench/jack handle. The only exception being the spare tire itself.

Mechanical

This Buick Riviera seems to be in good mechanical condition and it is ready to be enjoyed. As stated above we have driven the car 15 miles with no problems at all. The 455 ci engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. The car is an exceptional driver that feels great on the road and floats down the highway. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. It runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is clean, nicely detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, horn, indicators, wipers, and power windows. Even very detailed items like the glove box light still work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The power seat does not move, the switch/motor seems to still have power though. This Riviera floats down the road and not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive it.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1970 Buick Riviera is in amazing survivor condition. This car is particularly rare and extra desirable with the great ownership history, original condition, and the beautiful and stunning color combination. Original and unmolested examples of classic Buicks are hard to find and draw a huge premium in the current market.

This Buick always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owner. The prices of Buick Riviera have increased dramatically over the past years, especially for premium original examples like this car. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car in such great detail to give you all of the trim codes, photos, and video showing the car driving and all of the functions operating. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the type of information we have provided before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.