1987 Buick Riviera T Type Coupe
One of 2,587 T-Types Produced.
MSRP price when new: Over $21,000 (not including the lengthy option list)
One of 2,587 1987 Riviera T-Types Produced. This era of Riviera had become hard to find and few are seen on the road. This example is known to have been driven very little in the past several years. It was last listed on eBay in September 2012 with one less mile than currently displayed. Due to a noise in the engine (see description) it was (FORMERLY sitting in a collection in New Jersey and) not driven. I purchased the car at auction earlier this year and found that it is actually one of the best examples I have seen in many years.
The car starts, uns and drives. The "engine noise" is a rattle sound and believed to be related to the air conditioning compressor - maybe a loose bracket. It seems to settle down when the air is turned off. I cannot and will not guarantee that this is the issue, ut pretty sure. The car does run and drive and can be moved easily. However, have not driven it much due to the rattle. All components appear to function properly, ncluding the RARE touch screen display. The climate control blows, ut probably needs an AC recharge. It is also stinky when blowing, rom sitting most likely.
The interior is very original and in great shape for the age of the car. (28 years!) the multi-function power seats seem to function properly in every direction. Power windows and locks function as well. These are the special order reversible seats that have leather on one side and suede-like material on the other. Of note, he driver door arm rest is ripped and worn. It will need replaced or repaired.
Paint and body has held up very well also. The color looks Navy Blue in the sun, ut is apparently Black Sapphire Metallic based upon the codes. There does not appear to ever been any collision damage or repair. Paint looks original. I have lightly buffed and waxed the surface, ut will need further attention to be brought up to a higher level. There are a few dents and dings, ut nothing major. Dunlop tires have minimal wear (less than 5% worn), ut are old and starting to crack.
Loaded with Options
I have decoded the entire list of options from the trunk sticker to the best of my ability as follows:
Code 993 Gray Leather/Suede Seat Inserts
AC1 : ADJUSTER, ASS ST, OWER, WAY, KT
AG1 : ADJUSTER, RT ST, OWER, WAY DRIVER, PLIT BENCH
AU3 Power door locks
A91 : Auto PULL DOWN, emote Trunk LID
BX1 Exterior front end - special
B34 Front floor mats - carpeted inserts
B35 Rear floor mats - carpeted inserts
B56 : MOLDING ROCKER, OLORED
B84 : ORNAMENTATION, XTR MLDG, 0DY SIDE
B93 Exterior molding door edge guard
B94 : ORNAMENTATION, XTR EMBLEM, ODY, Type
C49 Rear window defogger
C68 HVAC - auto Electronic controls
C97 Illuminated Entry courtesy lamps
DG7 Outside side mirrors L&R electric remote control - colored
DEH ?Storage console
DX4 : STRIPE, SIDE
D64 Inside mirror sunshade Illum - right
D89 Stripe, ody Side lower accent
F41 Firm ride handling suspension
F79 2.97 Ratio Transaxle
J65 Four Wheel Disk Brakes ???
K09 120 amp alternator
ME9 THM 4T60 Transmission auto 4 speed
MXO Transmission provisions o/d
NA5 Emission system
NP5 Leather wrapped steering wheel and Shift Knob
NQ5 Deluxe Steering Wheel Cap
PH3 T-Type 15x6 Cast Aluminum Wheels
QZT 215/60R-15 Goodyear Eagle GT
T2T : CONTROL, EMOTE ILLUM ENTRY, ETAINED ACSRY PWR
T38 Unknown?
T82 Headlamp controls - auto on/off
T93 : LAMP, AIL & STOP, PECIAL
US7 : ANTENNA, OWER, AINTED RADIO
UW6 : SPEAKER SYSTEM, UAL Front/Door TWEET & Woof, UAL EXT
UX1 : RADIO, M/FM STEREO CASSETTE EQUALIZER Seek/Scan Auto Rev Cass.
U09 Unknown?
VK3 : LICENSE PLATE, RT MOUNTING PKG
V73 Plate inscription us/canada
YL1 : TRIM OVERRIDE, PHOLSTERY, EATHER/VINYL
YT9 Build up Door and Qtr
Y48 : ?MERCHANDISED PKG, iviera - T TYPE
0ZB Unknown
13A : STRIPE COLOR, CCENT, RIGHT SILVER MET (91)
13L : SECONDARY COLOR, XTERIOR, RIGHT SILVER MET (91)
13Q : MOLDING COLOR, RT SILVER MET (91)
28U : PRIMARY COLOR, XTERIOR, LACK SAPPHIRE MET (91)
7LN Unknown
82F : COVERING COLOR, LOOR MAT, ED DK GRAY (91)
82I : INTERIOR TRIM, ED DK GRAY (91)
823 : TRIM COMBINATION, EATHER, ED DK GRAY (3) (91)
829 : SEAT BELT COLOR, ED DK GRAY (91)
This car is being sold AS-IS / Where-Is. No warranties or guarantees expressed or implied.
The car is nearly 30 years old and not perfect. Please feel free to ask as many questions as needed prior to bidding.
I am not a dealer, ut a private collector.
This vehicle is listed For Sale locally and may be ended on eBay early prior to auction end date.
Buyer expected to make Paypal deposit within 24 hours of auction end. Non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay via request for Seller Fee Refund.
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