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1969 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 494879H925986
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This 1969 Buick Riviera is finished in its factory-original Gold exterior paint with an unblemished black interior. It is well equipped with period amenities such as air-conditioning, power steering, brakes, windows, six-way seats and AM-FM radio. it also features Buick's unique optional 'Speed-Alert' system, which is designed to give the driver an audible warning when a preset speed limit is exceeded. The car rides on its original factory-fitted whitewall H78-15 Goodyear Polygas tires and there is the original matching spare tire is stored below the trunk area. The jack and tire tools are intact and have never been removed from storage.

The car has a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The engine is a 430 cubic-inch overhead valve unit fitted with a single Rochester 4-barrel carburetor. Horsepower is rated at 360 HP at 5,000 RPM.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida and estimated to sell for $40,000 - $50,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $25,300 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011

2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000 
Sale Price :
USD $25,300

1969 Buick Riviera Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Buick Riviera

(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Buick Riviera
Chassis#: 494879h915609
Sold for USD$8,800
  2025 Mecum : Dallas / Fort Worth
 
1969 Buick Riviera Coupe
Chassis#: 494879h935575
Sold for USD$89,100
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1969 Buick Riviera GS
Chassis#: 494879h939633
Sold for USD$19,800
  2024 Mecum : Houston
 
1969 Buick Riviera GS
Chassis#: 494879h912544
Sold for USD$22,550
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Chassis#: 494879h932012
Sold for USD$23,100
  2023 Mecum : Dallas
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$27,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$26,400
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$40,700
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1969 Buick Riviera GS
Sold for USD$37,400
  2021 Mecum : Orlando
 
1969 BUICK RIVIERA
Sold for USD$19,000
  2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring
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1969 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 494879H943986
Sold for USD$15,950
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction
 
1969 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 494879H921537
Sold for USD$19,250
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Chassis#: 494879H952399
Sold for USD$19,800
  2019 Mecum : Monterey
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$11,550
  2019 Mecum : Houston
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Chassis#: 494879H931123
Sold for USD$17,600
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Chassis#: 494879H933581
Sold for USD$25,850
  2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$23,000
  2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$21,500
  2018 GAA : Spring Sale
 
1969 BUICK RIVIERA GRAN SPORT
Chassis#: 494879H943986
Sold for USD$28,600
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1969 Buick Riviera
Sold for USD$12,250
  2017 GAA : November
 

Buick Rivieras That Failed To Sell At Auction

1969 Buick Riviera's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1969 Buick Riviera494879h9156092024 Mecum : Indy Fall Special$15,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee$20,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$27,000  
1969 Buick Riviera494879H9456832018 Mecum : Los Angeles$25,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2016$21,750  
1969 Buick Riviera 2015 Silver Auctions Williston, North Dakota$11,000  
1969 Buick Riviera GS 2014 Mecum : Seattle$22,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 430/360 HP, Automatic 2013 Mecum Kansas City$9,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 430 CI, Automatic 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago$17,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg$17,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall$19,500  
1969 Buick Riviera GS Two Door 2013 Leake Auction Oklahoma City, OK$8,750  
1969 Buick Riviera Coupe Original and Unrestored494879H9120012012 Mecum Anaheim, CA$17,500  
1969 Buick Riviera 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX$8,000  
1969 Buick Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year$5,500  
1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS COUPE 2009 Carlisle Auction 09 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction$14,000  
1969 BUICK RIVIERA 2009 Silver Auction Portland$3,100  
1969 Buick Riviera Two Door 2009 Leake Auctions OKC Fairgrounds$6,000  
1969 Buick Riviera Two Door 2009 Leake Auctions OKC Fairgrounds$7,100  
1969 Buick Riviera Gran Sport 2D 2005 Michigan International Spring Classic Car Auction$16,000  
1969 BUICK RIVIERA494879H9521512005 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions Spring 2005$7,500  
1969 Buick Riviera 2D 2003 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction$6,200  

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