1969 Buick Riviera
Buick Riviera 1969
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The Riviera by Buick is an automobile produced by Buick in the United States from the 1963 to 1999 model years, with 1,127,261 produced.
Second generation (1966–1970)
Model years : 1966–1970
Assembly : Flint, Michigan, United States
Body style : 2-door hardtop
Layout : FR layout
Platform : E-body
Engine : 425 cu in (7.0 L) Nailhead V8
430 cu in (7.0 L) Buick V8
455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8
Transmission : 3-speed ST-400 automatic
Wheelbase : 119.0 in (3,023 mm)
Length : 211.2 in (5,364 mm) (1966–67)
215.2 in (5,466 mm) (1968–1970)
Width: 78.8 in (2,002 mm)
79.3 in (2,014 mm) (1970)
Height : 53.2 in (1,351 mm) - 53.6 in (1,361 mm)
Related : Cadillac Eldorado , Oldsmobile Toronado
For 1969, minor styling changes took place. Grilles changed from the crosshatch pattern seen in '68 to a pattern of finely-spaced, slim vertical bars overlaid by two wider horizontal bars, which jutted forward at their inboard edges. Front marker lights became far shorter, and square in shape. Inside, front outboard passengers got new headrests. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, and it now locked the steering wheel and selector lever when the key was removed (This feature became mandatory for the 1970 model year). Chrome side trim was revised, as well. At the rear, the reverse lights were move from the rear bumper into the '69 Riviera's new 3-section tail light lenses. Sales for 1969 improved again, to 52,872. A new front suspension system was used.
en.wikipedia.org
The Riviera by Buick is an automobile produced by Buick in the United States from the 1963 to 1999 model years, with 1,127,261 produced.
Second generation (1966–1970)
Model years : 1966–1970
Assembly : Flint, Michigan, United States
Body style : 2-door hardtop
Layout : FR layout
Platform : E-body
Engine : 425 cu in (7.0 L) Nailhead V8
430 cu in (7.0 L) Buick V8
455 cu in (7.5 L) Buick V8
Transmission : 3-speed ST-400 automatic
Wheelbase : 119.0 in (3,023 mm)
Length : 211.2 in (5,364 mm) (1966–67)
215.2 in (5,466 mm) (1968–1970)
Width: 78.8 in (2,002 mm)
79.3 in (2,014 mm) (1970)
Height : 53.2 in (1,351 mm) - 53.6 in (1,361 mm)
Related : Cadillac Eldorado , Oldsmobile Toronado
For 1969, minor styling changes took place. Grilles changed from the crosshatch pattern seen in '68 to a pattern of finely-spaced, slim vertical bars overlaid by two wider horizontal bars, which jutted forward at their inboard edges. Front marker lights became far shorter, and square in shape. Inside, front outboard passengers got new headrests. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, and it now locked the steering wheel and selector lever when the key was removed (This feature became mandatory for the 1970 model year). Chrome side trim was revised, as well. At the rear, the reverse lights were move from the rear bumper into the '69 Riviera's new 3-section tail light lenses. Sales for 1969 improved again, to 52,872. A new front suspension system was used.
