This Buick Riviera got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1968 Buick Riviera GS is finished in Olive Gold Metallic over a Buckskin vinyl interior and is powered by a 430ci V8 is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with 15″ Rallye wheels, concealed headlights, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise control, a Sonomatic radio, and power windows. The car reportedly remained with the previous owner’s family in California from 1973 until the seller’s purchase in 2018. Service during current ownership included the replacement of the brake pads, belts, fluids, and engine oil. This Riviera is now offered with the owner’s manual, historic registration records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The car is finished Olive Gold Metallic (S) and features hidden headlights, a power antenna, and chrome bumpers, window surrounds, and a driver-side mirror. The vacuum-activated headlight doors and power antenna do not work, the windshield washer fluid reservoir is missing, and rust is present around the rear window. Paint fade is visible on the hood, roof, and trunk, and pitting is noted on the chrome. Other imperfections are detailed in the gallery. The power windows are showcased in a video from the seller.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The 15″ Rallye wheels feature Riviera center caps and are mounted with 225/75 Ironman RB-12 NWS thin whitewall tires at each corner. The seller notes that the brake pads were replaced during current ownership, and a whining noise is noted at full steering lock or when turning while stopped.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The seats are upholstered in Buckskin vinyl, and the driver’s seat is power-adjustable. Interior amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, a Sonomatic radio, power windows, wood trim on the center console, and Buick-branded rubber floor mats. The air conditioning and heater do not work.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer as well as a clock and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 97k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the seller. The steering wheel is cracked, the clock does not work, the turn signal stalk does not remain engaged, and the seller notes a buzzing noise from the speedometer when accelerating and decelerating past 20 mph. A video showing the instrumentation during a drive is provided by the seller.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The 430ci V8 is paired with a three-speed ST-400 automatic transmission. Service during current ownership is said to include the replacement of the belts and fluids, as well as an oil change. A start-up video is provided by the seller.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The chassis data tag located in the engine bay decodes as follows:

  • 10A – Built during the first week of October
  • ST 68-49487 – 1968 Buick Riviera two-door hardtop coupe
  • Body 048799 – Unit number
  • TR 693 – Buckskin vinyl trim
  • Paint SS – Olive Gold Metallic paint

1968 Buick Riviera GS

Rust is noted on the exhaust system and underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery below.

1968 Buick Riviera GS

The owner’s manual and registration documents from the 1960s and 1970s are included in the sale.

A driving video is provided above, and steering, shifting, braking, and driving footage is viewable below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $9,100 by gigi07gigi
Auction Ended December 4, 2020 at 12:11PM PT
Bids 10
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Valtalma
Location: San Carlos, California 94070
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 494878H908510
  • 97k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 430ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Olive Gold Metallic Exterior
  • Buckskin Vinyl Upholstery
  • 15″ Rallye wheels
  • Concealed Headlights
  • Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Windows
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #40043