My Favorite Ride: Does anyone know the story behind this 1971 Buick Riviera? My Favorite Ride ... all the old paint then replaced all the brakes, treated the frame and rebuilt the rear suspension ...

By 1969, GM had already tested the waters with installing "optional" front disc brakes on full-size models (1971 saw standard ... Jamco Suspension's '66-'69 Buick Riviera disc brake conversion ...

"71" Buick Riviera, $4500 cash, 350/264/TH400, original bucket seats, 4 wheels, all metal ‒ no Bondo, great frame, new brakes, all chrome is stored inside, incl. spare rear glass, carpet ...

Here's what the hand-printed sign said: "71" Buick Riviera, $4500 cash, 350/264/TH400, original bucket seats, 4 wheels, all metal ‒ no Bondo, great frame, new brakes, all chrome is stored inside ...