"Buick-Riviera" - elegant retro-classic

"Buick-Riviera" - a car that was produced in the US from 1963 to 1999. In total, there were more than 1,100,000 of these machines in the world. They were loved for their magnificent design and excellent technical characteristics.

Today Buick Riviera is a luxury, a retro car that can only be found in collections. After all, it is quite expensive. The very first generations of this model can be purchased for at least 2,500,000 rubles and more.

A bit of history

For the first time the "Riviera" model from "Buick" appeared in 1949. It was one of the first two-core hardtops. True, the more accurate name of the car sounded like the Buick Roadmaster Riviera.

And in the 1950s, General Motors decided to design a separate car that would be a luxury class. And the first "Riviera" was released as a model Cadillac XP-715. The style of the new car was incredibly elegant: a pointed nose, low landing. Not surprisingly, he quickly gained popularity. For some further changes, the Cadillac leadership did not agree. It was enough for him that this model was also selling superb.

That is why in the 1960s the model with many changes moved to the Buick brand. On the design side, the differences were minimal.

First generation

"Buick-Riviera" of the first generation was distinguished by a special body. The car's engine could be 2 options:

• 6.57 l;
• 6.96 l.

The model had a unique automatic transmission, distinguished by the presence of twin turbines. The brakes had a hydraulic booster.

In October 1962, "Buick-Riviera" was presented to the audience. The minimum price of the model was $ 4,333. The following year, the company's specialists developed more powerful car variants, than made a sensation among motorists. Maximum speed the new car could reach 185 km / h.

Today, the first generation of the Riviera is considered very valuable by collectors. Indeed, at the time of its appearance, this car was the most luxurious and beautiful among all American cars.

The second generation

1966 was marked by the release of the model in a new design. The body became more sketchy, slightly elongated and widened. At the same time, there was no ventilation window. Due to the large dimensions and the increased weight category with the same engine, the acceleration at the car became much slower. Thanks to this update, sales of the model immediately jumped.

"Buick-Riviera" in 1967 came with a new engine. It was a new V8 engine with a capacity of 360 liters. from. He showed real miracles of performance. While using the car, fuel consumption has significantly decreased. This also could not affect the sales of cars - they have grown significantly.

Changes in the "Buick-Riviera" occurred annually. In 1968, a more rounded bumper design appeared. In 1969, the mesh grille changed its pattern, and the parking lights acquired a different shape. In 1970, designers tried, and came out a completely different in style design car. Inside, the engine was noticeably improved.

The third generation

In 1971, the Riviera came out again in an updated design. It was developed by Bill Mitchell and Jerry Hirschberg. The result is that the car lost its sporting character. And the main advantage of the new generation is the appearance of Max Trac. This is a special traction control system, which did not allow slipping during a trip on a slippery road.

"Buick-Riviera" in 1972, almost did not change. At the same time, his sales fell significantly. Therefore, to produce a car became in less quantity.

The third generation of Buick Riviera was unsuccessful, so the creators thought about changing the characteristics of the model.

The Next Generations

In total, 8 generations of the Buick-Riviera car were produced. Every time something changed in it: that of inner filling, then appearance. As a result, in 1995 there was a model with a powerful engine. The car accelerated to 60 km / h in just 7 seconds. At the same time the machine appeared impressive size. It turned out a kind of slippery - very powerful, but at the same time inconspicuous on city roads. In addition, it became the most economical in fuel consumption.

In 2007, at the Shanghai Motor Show, the attention of many visitors was riveted by the new concept car "Riviera". In 2013, the auto show once again presented the next version of the model. Both machines were developed by the PATAC organization. They combine a pleasant retro appearance and modern electronics. This is a kind of revival of the Buick Riviera model.

Reviews

About "Buick-Riviera" the owners' reviews are versatile. Of course, this is a luxurious model that not everyone can afford. The older the car, the more expensive it is. But all who hunt for it, they want to get their copy at any cost. Most often these are collectors who rarely use Buick for movement.