1968 Buick Riviera

VIN 494878H938261

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This custom 1968 Buick Riviera received a frame-off restoration while the stock X-frame was rotisserie cleaned, blasted, sanded and painted Black Machinery Enamel. The powertrain is a GM Performance LSA 6.2-liter supercharged engine paired with a 4L85E 4-speed automatic transmission. A Lingenfelter blower pulley upgrade increases boost pressure to 10 psi. This was dyno-tuned on 91 octane gas. Under the hood is cooled by a Ron Davis dual-pass radiator with dual electric fans and shroud. This custom retains the stock Riviera air-conditioning evaporator and heater housing, providing flow-through outside air in all modes. The rear axle is a GS 3.42-ratio posi-traction. The rear end features stock 12-inch drum rear brakes, which could aid in performing big burnouts. It sits on UMI Performance lower control arms with a 1-inch ADCO sway bar. The front suspension includes QA1 coilover shocks and adjustable-ride-height springs. The stock rear steering gear was removed and now incorporates a power rack & pinon system from a 70-77-era Trans Am. The wheels are one-off Buick Wildcat/Riviera Rally look-alike wheels, which the seller designed with MHT s help to include stock Riviera center caps. The wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich G-Force tires.

The exterior is finished in Argent Silver paint that covers the top half of the car, while Graystone covers the bottom, plus clearcoat. All non-painted metal has been re-chromed and all stainless trim has been highly polished. The vacuum hidden headlight cannisters have been replaced with electric linear actuators.

The inside of the body was repainted and features a custom leather interior, seats, door and quarter-cards. The front seat features stock six-way power, along with a bench/bucket seat, with two bucket backs and a large center fold-down armrest, with headrests. With the armrest up, the seat can hold three people.

The analog gauges have been replaced with Dakota Digital VHX panel and relocated the air-conditioning vents. It retains the stock air conditioning/heater and windshield wipers. It is also equipped with a Pioneer AVIC8000Nex multimedia, DVD receiver with NAV head, and front and rear speakers. An Ididit tilt steering column, Lecarra steering wheel, keyless push-button and a security system complete the interior.

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Year
1968
Make
Buick
Model Family
Riviera
Model Generation
2nd Gen
Model Variant
Base Model
Model Trim
-
VIN
494878H938261
Mileage
1 mi TMU
Originality
Custom
Engine
430ci V8 (7.0L)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Gray
Color Group (Int)
Black

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