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Beautifully styled, richly appointed, and engineered for effortless highway cruising, this sixth-generation Riviera stood among General Motors&#8217; premier personal luxury coupes during an era when craftsmanship and quiet refinement still mattered most.<\/p>\n<p>This exceptional example shows just 61,279 original miles and was sold new by the Ruff Buick dealership in Tupelo, Mississippi. It spent virtually its entire life in the South before making its way north, and that warm, dry-climate history shows in its outstanding originality and remarkably solid condition. For the collector who values documented provenance and genuine preservation over a heavily restored car, this is a rare opportunity. Slide behind the woodgrain dash, settle into the plush velour, and enjoy one of the last truly traditional American luxury coupes before the industry turned to smaller front-wheel-drive platforms.<\/p>\n<h2>Engine &amp; Drivetrain<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Optional and highly desirable 5.0-liter (307ci) Buick V8, delivering the smooth, quiet power that made the Riviera famous<\/li>\n<li>Smooth-shifting automatic transmission tuned for effortless, relaxed cruising<\/li>\n<li>Starts easily, idles smoothly, and runs, drives, and shifts exceptionally well<\/li>\n<li>Confident, quiet highway manners expected of a premium American luxury coupe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Exterior<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful light blue factory paint, believed original, retaining an excellent shine throughout<\/li>\n<li>Dark blue heavily padded Landau vinyl roof lending genuine period elegance<\/li>\n<li>Only one very minor imperfection on the hood, barely noticeable and shown in the photographs<\/li>\n<li>Every body panel solid, straight, and beautifully aligned<\/li>\n<li>Chrome bumpers, stainless trim, moldings, emblems, and Buick badging all complete and in excellent condition<\/li>\n<li>Whitewall radial tires on factory steel wheels dressed with handsome chrome locking wire wheel covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interior<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Luxurious blue velour bucket seat interior, remarkably well preserved and exceptionally comfortable<\/li>\n<li>Full-length center console with convenient storage and a comfortable front armrest<\/li>\n<li>Rear passengers enjoy a folding center armrest and factory rear courtesy lighting<\/li>\n<li>Elegant woodgrain dashboard in beautiful condition, housing factory instrumentation and a digital clock<\/li>\n<li>Original Delco AM\/FM cassette stereo preserving the authentic cabin<\/li>\n<li>Thick carpeting, rich fabrics, and quality materials throughout \u2014 a reminder of Buick&#8217;s loyal luxury following<\/li>\n<li>Six-way power driver&#8217;s seat, power windows, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and factory air conditioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Suspension &amp; Chassis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Optional four-wheel power disc brakes for confident, secure stopping<\/li>\n<li>Power steering delivering the light, easygoing control these coupes are known for<\/li>\n<li>Impressively clean and solid undercarriage, reflecting decades of Southern ownership<\/li>\n<li>Composed, comfortable ride ideal for weekend drives and long-distance touring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Info<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Just 61,279 original miles on an exceptionally original, carefully preserved example<\/li>\n<li>Sold new by Ruff Buick in Tupelo, Mississippi, with a lifetime spent largely in the South<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding documentation: original owner&#8217;s manual, original factory build sheets, and a copy of the original window sticker \u2014 excellent provenance for collectors<\/li>\n<li>Well-preserved trunk with clean carpeting, factory spare tire with cover, jack equipment, and original accessories neatly in place<\/li>\n<li>Approximately 26,300 Rivieras built for 1981 \u2014 increasingly uncommon today, with low-mileage documented examples especially scarce<\/li>\n<li>Currently stored in Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>Offered with a clean North Carolina title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1981 Buick Riviera Landau Coupe \u2014 Exceptionally Original, Documented Southern Survivor There was a time when Buick struck the perfect balance between American luxury, comfort, and understated prestige \u2014 and few cars embodied that philosophy more gracefully than the elegant 1981 Riviera. 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