For 1974, the General Motors Colonnade styling theme was applied to the Riviera, Buick’s personal luxury cruiser. Continue reading
The Buick Riviera Colonnade Era, 1974-76
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Tag Archives: Buick Riviera
1955: Buick Joins the Big 3
In 1955 and 1956, the hot-sellling Buick division briefly joined Ford and Chevrolet as the third member of the Big Three. Continue reading
Buick Riviera Rides Again, 1977-78
The 1977-78 Buick Riviera was a perfectly fine car, but ultimately it failed to distinguish itself in the crowded and competitive personal-luxury category. Continue reading
1946: Chrysler Accidentally Invents the Hardtop, Nobody Notices
The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Custom Club Coupe met the technical definition of of a modern two-door hardtop in every way, but no one cared. Continue reading
Tuned, Taut, Smoother Than Ever: 1966 Buick Riviera
History may not remember it quite this way, but the 1966 Buick Riviera actually outsold the classic 1963 through 1965 models. Continue reading
Buick Adopts Front-Wheel Drive: The 1979 Riviera
The most expensive car in the Buick lineup for 1979, the Riviera was the brand’s first production vehicle to offer front-wheel-drive. Continue reading
Another Mitchell Masterpiece: The 1972 Buick Silver Arrow III
Conceived by GM styling boss Bill Mitchell, the Silver Arrow III was a dramatic reinterpretation of the production boattail Riviera introduced in 1971. Continue reading