Cruisin Classics
3575 Fisher Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
"Cruisin Classics is excited to present to you today this rather rare 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type! Most folks remember the Grand Nationals and Regal T-Types of the 1980's, but few recall that this turbo-treatment was available on the Riviera as well. This car is one of only 1,331 T-Type Rivieras sold in 1983 and it comes to us today with only 62,259 actual miles! This Riviera looks spectacular in it's original color of Blue (code 27) and it's obvious from first look that it has been a garage-kept car its whole life. The paint is in high driver-level condition, but the hood and windshield valence appear to be an ever-so-slightly different shade than the rest of the car. Up front are side-by-side quad headlights set in bright bezels flanking a vertical chrome grill with ""Riviera Turbocharged"" badge. Above, on the hood, is a vertical ""R"" hood ornament � for a classy look. The front chrome bumper gleams in the light and features a black rubber edge guard and bumperettes in front. Around the side you'll find gold pinstriping running down the upper body to accent the body lines and well as a chrome and blue body side molding running from wheel to wheel. Brilliant brightwork is everywhere with a full-length chrome rocker cover, wheel lip molding, door handles, window trim, door edge molding, and vinyl top surround. Both fenders wear ""Riviera Turbocharged"" badges and both sides sport body-color side mirrors. If all this chrome doesn't catch the eye, the incredibly realistic faux convertible top certainly will. The top is a light blue vinyl in fantastic condition and it looks so real you'll find yourself checking it twice � it even has simulated ""bows"" for visual effect. Around back you'll find a flat back window with rear defrost, gold pinstripes across the lip of the trunk lid, large rectangular tail lights with ""R"" logos in the centers, a ""Riviera T-Type"" badge, and another beautiful bumper. This whole package sits atop factory styled aluminum wheels with ""R"" centercaps wrapped in Custom 428 A/S Tires. Under the hood lies a 3.8 liter V-6 with a turbocharger mated to a 4-speed overdrive transmission. The engine bay is tidy and completely stock with a logo sticker still on the turbo intake. Other highlights under the hood include chrome valve covers, power steering, power brakes (4-wheel discs), and A/C. A ""T-Type"" badge atop the radiator cover serves as a reminder that this isn't your usual Riviera. Open the drivers' door to find a beautifully preserved plush blue and woodgrain interior illuminated by working courtesy lights. The long door panels are composed of vinyl, carpet, fabric, woodgrain, and bright trim and in excellent shape. The doors are home to controls for power windows, locks, and mirrors as well as drivers' power seat controls. The doors also feature pull handles, courtesy lights, and speakers. The front bucket seats are covered in soft blue fabric, they have chrome and woodgrain trim on the side, and they show no signs of wear. Between the seats is a fold-down armrest and a storage compartment just ahead of it. The floors are covered in a thick, quality blue carpet kept clean by a double-wide carpeted floormat in the front and individual mats in the rear. The rear bench seat has a fold down center armrest, wood side-panels with speakers, ashtrays, and side pull-handles for getting in and out more easily. The dashpad is crack-free and it sits atop a wide, flat dash covered in woodgrain finish. Ahead of the driver is a speedometer and gas gauge � the other systems have warning lights instead of gauges. In the dash is a factory Delco AM/FM/Cassette stereo for your cruisin music. The climate controls work just as they should and they pump out hot heat and cold A/C on demand. The glovebox has a courtesy light, trunk popper, and an original owners manual. At the center of the dash is another ""Turbocharged"" badge. The driver is treated to a leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with ""R"" emblem on the horn button. The tilt column also is also home to a shifter for the overdrive transmission, cruise control, and controls for the intermittent wipers. Back in the carpeted trunk is a small spare with a cover on it. Back in the 80's this car was marketed as ""the gentleman's sports car"" because of it's combination of luxury elements with the speed of a turbocharged engine. These same characteristics still make this car as appealing today as it was back then. This classic cruiser checks all the boxes � clean CarFax, beautiful paint and exterior, powerful engine, overdrive transmission, cold A/C, and a luxurious interior paired with power amenities. This Riviera is sure to be a hit at any car show and it turns heads with its' timeless good looks wherever you go in it!
Engine
3.8liter V-6 with Turbocharger
Chrome Valve Covers
Chrome Turbo Intake with Logo Sticker
Power Steering
Tidy, Stock Engine Bay
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Suspension
Bone-Stock
Exterior
Slick Blue Paint
Light Blue Faux Convertible Top
Bright Headlight Bezels
Vertical Chrome Grill
Gleaming Bumpers
Gold Pinstriping
Chrome and Blue Body-Side Molding
Chrome Rocker Covers
Wheel Lip Trim, Drip Rail Molding, and Door Edge Guards
Dual Body-Color Side Mirrors
Like-New Badging
Factory Aluminum Wheels
Interior
Cloth Bucket Seats (Drivers' Side Power)
Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors
Fold-Down Armrest
Center Storage Compartment
Crack-Free Dashpad
Woodgrain Dash
Factory Delco AM/FM/Cassette Stereo with Power Antenna
Climate Controls with Cold A/C and Hot Heat
Intermittent Wipers
Cruise Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Original Owners Manual
Carpeted Trunk with Spare
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics
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Year: | 1983 |
Make: | Buick |
Model: | Riviera |
Mileage: | 62297 |
Exterior Color: | Blue Metallic |
Interior Color: | Blue |
Trim: | 2dr Coupe T-Type |
Body: | coupe |
Stock: | 118530213285 |
Engine Size: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | |
Vin: | 1G4AY5783DE439462 |
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Here at Cruisin Classics, we understand that you have many options when choosing where you purchase your classic, muscle or collector car and we would like to thank you for considering us.
Cruisin Classics has been buying and selling cars for many years.. The majority were your average daily drivers but our passion has always been in muscle cars and hot rods so in 1996, Cruisin Classics built a 56,000 sq.ft. showroom located in Columbus, OH that they still operate out of today. All of our vehicles are hand-picked and selected to ensure they fit our inventory. This facility is now arguably one of the best-stocked collections for sale in the US housing hundreds of unique automobiles all under one roof. We invite you to our facility! There is something for everybody when you come to visit.
After years of serving as central Ohio's premiere classic car dealer at Cruisin Classics Auto Sales, we saw an unfulfilled need that was not being met for our clients. We loved helping match our clients with the classic and American muscle cars of their dreams. But what about after the purchase? We recognized that our clients needed a trusted resource to continue to care for their classic vehicles. It did not sit well with us that our valued clients and their incredible vehicles were being outsourced to, sometimes several, third-party resources for maintenance and performance needs. We also wanted to help the many people that we had met over the years who already owned classic vehicles which were in need of restoration, upgrades, and maintenance. Too often, we were seeing vehicles with so much potential left sitting in garages under covers because their owners did not know who to turn to for such specialized work. It is our goal to offer our clients a truly comprehensive, seamless, and enjoyable classic car ownership experience, from purchase to maintenance to storage. Thus, Cruisin Classics Performance Center was born. We have cherry-picked the most talented, experienced, and passionate team of technicians to offer our clients a true one-stop-shop solution for any and all of their classic car needs. Our honest business model has lasted almost 25 years to date and Cruisin Classics has a worldwide reputation as one of the best in the business.
Outside of the shop, this business has afforded us the opportunity to be actively involved in our community and fulfill our goal of supporting several local and national organizations that hold a special place in our hearts. We are proud sponsors of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, the Columbus USO, Honor Flight, Special Olympics, multiple car clubs, and much more.
In conclusion, 100% customer satisfaction is our main goal. Always has been.. always will be. We would like to invite anyone considering one of our vehicles to come to our beautiful facility to inspect the car in person or send somebody on your behalf.
Looking to purchase a vehicle from our current inventory? Give one of our friendly staff members a phone call at (614) 276-7355.
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