the 1974 cars had to have the same 5mph bumper protection that the front bumpers needed in 1973, per government regulation. The rear bumper of a '73 car had to withstand damage to lighting equipment up to 2.5mph, the front 5mph. In '74, both front and rear went to the same 5mph and thus, a lot of '74 cars got 'new rear end styling' usually including a ginormous rear bumper to now match the front.
This and the '77-'78's will be the "forgotten Rivieras" I can't recall the last time I saw one of 'em. They were bookended by 2 classics, the Boat tail Riv and the gorgeous 79-85 Riviers.
That futuristic car was built in 1975??? V8 7300cc car? Wow. These days most people drive 1600cc, 2000cc, in my country in 2010. Sometimes I envy americans when they drive gas guzzler.
Buick destroyed this car when they deleted the "Boat tail" styling. The front end looks like a cross between a 1975 Caddy and a Pontiac Bonneville. LOL
On today's car commercials they dont get into detail about styling because a lot of the new styles suck, (if I can be so blut)
Christianpreaching 3 months ago
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i like this old car is so strong body, 2 strong bumpers, and cheaper,,,
better than today
bestamerica 3 months ago
the 1974 cars had to have the same 5mph bumper protection that the front bumpers needed in 1973, per government regulation. The rear bumper of a '73 car had to withstand damage to lighting equipment up to 2.5mph, the front 5mph. In '74, both front and rear went to the same 5mph and thus, a lot of '74 cars got 'new rear end styling' usually including a ginormous rear bumper to now match the front.
gearhead541 8 months ago
I've seen this generation of the Riviera's and they are very hard to find, they were nice cars but I wish they came with more power
Doobie1975 9 months ago
This and the '77-'78's will be the "forgotten Rivieras" I can't recall the last time I saw one of 'em. They were bookended by 2 classics, the Boat tail Riv and the gorgeous 79-85 Riviers.
JWROWE3 1 year ago
That asshole took up THREE parking spaces.
TonyMaximMuscles 1 year ago 10
@TonyMaximMuscles i have a 1985 model i love it. you are suposed to take up 3 spaces
1911beauty 7 months ago
Those 70's Rivieras were badass cars...my dad had a 1970 and a 1977. Smoothest ride ever, freezing AC, full power, ...just great cars.
MrRockimsockim 1 year ago
They forgot "EPA Rating of 9 gallons per mile."
lol--miss these full-size cars
Srd1126 1 year ago
That futuristic car was built in 1975??? V8 7300cc car? Wow. These days most people drive 1600cc, 2000cc, in my country in 2010. Sometimes I envy americans when they drive gas guzzler.
ParkJongBum 1 year ago
The frontend looks like a 1975 Cadillac Sedan Deville. You would think Buick would have been more creative like the 1971 thur 1973 Rivieras.
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
@TheLizardKing1967 GM didn't care.
straightedge442 1 year ago
@straightedge442 . I guess GM didn't care when Obama Baby took them over last year either. LAMO
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
@TheLizardKing1967 You're an idiot.
straightedge442 1 year ago
@straightedge442 . You're an idiot and a fool for voting for Obama Baby. LAMO
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
clean crispness of the rear uhuhuhuhuuhuhuhh
dismember1349 1 year ago
Buick destroyed this car when they deleted the "Boat tail" styling. The front end looks like a cross between a 1975 Caddy and a Pontiac Bonneville. LOL
TheLizardKing1967 2 years ago
I love this car thats when General motors was good
coololds85 2 years ago 2