Barn Find 1968 Buick Riviera GS ....Will it Run? (CTR-177)

Jamie, Annabbella and I head into the Urban Jungle to rescue a rare and desirable 1968 Buick Riviera Grand Sport that has been in a concrete tomb for the past ten years. Will we be able to make it run?

[@waynetanner1749]

Love that classic Buick Riviera GS, what a find! Lots of hot rodders would love to buy it for sure. Great job.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

You and me both! It's still here....I Dunn'o why.

[@davejohnson3860]

Now that what i call an Ironclad! Nice pick!!

[@louk231]

Nice save Jamie & Rick & Annabella. I like that body style a lot...

[@michaelbohach4917]

..... O

[@jpontiac4294]

Great find.....love it. Real classic

[@williamminshall1218]

Wow..... Truck/ Buick inspector and an assistant winch operator..... What a team!!!!!!

[@frankpagel2329]

Nice car Rick! Hey too you and Jamie and inspector general Annabella. Great video!

[@austx290]

Great video and adventure! Thanks for taking us along. Watching from North Carolina.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerrybailey5879]

I love the 68 Buick Rivera. I would drive that every day just to show what a good car they are

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I like it too. Thank you and Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@terrywindsor1310]

Save it if you can. She's a beauty!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Saved.

[@open-minded-oldie]

I owned an identical 1968 Buick Riviera G.S. In London, England, in the early 70s. Same colour, same black roof, same bucket seats, and those gorgeous wheels and very stylish centre caps. It did have a nice chrome finisher around the front white marker lights though, which finished the trim off well. In the 90s i spent time, on and off, in the U.S.A working and came across a 1968 Buick Wildcat with a similar perfectly shaped roofline, rather than the upright style, the motor etc was also the 430 c.i. Drove it for over 30,000 miles all over the U.S.A, usually with a trailer. Both went like rockets and never let me down, not even a puncture. Check out the road tests of the time, very interesting.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I still have a 70 Buick Wildcat "Custom Coupe" I bought a 70 Wildcat Convertible for a parts car to use when I build it. Also a 70 4-door LeSabre.

[@benjroof]

Very nice people. Thanks.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thank you Ben!

[@Oyvind88]

Awsome big american classic car:) Great to see it back on the road, not rotten away:) its deserved to be used and enjoyed:)

[@vansanjake438]

Nice.... it's not junk..... it's cool....I have a 1966 Buick Skylark hard top and a 1955 chevy and a 1985c10 Chevy and a 1970 Pontiac LeMans ..... right now I'm looking for a 1963 Impala that is my dream car since I was a kid.....,

[@rickwaldren3633]

68 Buick g.s looks wild

[@sparky5916]

Had one just like that.G`day from Sydney Australia.

[@jamalbenthall151]

That car is beautiful. Can't wait for the next video. I would love to see what you do to it. Love the name.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thanks 👍

[@UncleRobsGarage]

Passed my drivers license in a 68 Buick Riviera had a 51 Ford Victoria with a 455 Buick which is in the movie world's fastest Indian my dad had it from 1962 to76 ,and my 69 Skylark is in the movie Rocky and Bullwinkle

[@randybutler6717]

Nice looking car I like it hope Jamie is doing better

[@todddenio3200]

The Buick 430 put out 360 HP and 475 ft lbs of Torque. Great engines and even got decent gas mileage.

[@jeremywilson6337]

Beautiful find pop the dent

[@gt-37guy6]

Glad it started. If you baby that motor it could last quite a while. If I had bought the car, I would no doubt have the engine done, as I am only going to scorch a bearing on an old engine like that - the big Blocks are too much fun to lean into - ya Know? Been there a few times with Buicks...lol!

[@raymondcoggins297]

That's one beautiful car I love the 68 year cars and trucks

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

It sure is!

[@richardleblanc6803]

The car is immaculate even that dent can be popped out no problem wow what a nice car

[@richardleblanc6803]

Yes definitely save it that's a sweet car

[@charlesgrayson1510]

If there's no oil pressure, it's probably because when the engine was rebuilt, the oil pump wasn't primed correctly. When rebuilt, the front mounted oil pump must be packed with Vaseline petroleum jelly or similar lubricant before reassembling the gears in order to prime the pump correctly. That's a weak spot on an otherwise durable engine. Nice find and good luck with your 78 Riviera.

[@charlesgrayson1510]

I'm not surprised one bit the Riviera started uo with no hassle. As far as engines goes, the Buick small block 350 V8, 231 V6, and big block 400, 430, and 455 V8 are GM's best along with the older Cadillacs

[@oliverbagada4683]

Truck inspector General at the back🤣🤣🤣

[@brianwright4104]

Awesome car

[@akersjon278]

Some youngster gettin' on his computer, you have to wait a week, and then you'll get the wrong one... LOL I loved that one Rick. It's funny because it's true (sadly)...

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice rescue hope you find it a good home

[@MrTBoneMalone]

Hey what a sweet find. How could anyone call that car junk? They're totally clueless. For a car that is 52 years old, I'd say it's in really good shape. I live just outside of Portland, so I just had to watch!

[@markwegner6100]

In 1987 I picked up a NON-GS '68 Riv for a winter beater for $175. 430-4 with 360hp. It was a Very fun car. Yours is too nice to part out. Turn it into a nice driver. You'll do well.

[@doogals]

I think it's beautiful!

[@srdale56]

Oil pump time!!! Buicks were external on the timing cover so easy job!!!

[@whammond511]

srdale56 Agree!! Buicks often had oil pump trouble after 100K. I had a ‘76 225 Limited Pk. Ave. Which went through 2 oil pumps at 110K & again at 140K. 2nd time I put in a high volume oil pump. No more problems after that. Probably what Heraldo Riveria needs!!

[@tomadkins2866]

I was scrolling through to see if anyone mentioned this. (No need to repeat it 20 times, lol). I did a lot of those Buick oil pumps back in the 70s and early 80s.

[@pkpopkpo]

Had a '68 back when, it was a terrific highway car.

[@nathanmccree3089]

Very beautiful car 👍

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Alot better shape than the one I recently found in the junkyard

[@atzion9230]

I got 1967 Pontiac in Ethiopia and I love it

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

If I understand correctly....and you are driving a '67 Pontiac in Ethiopia....? You have my absolute respect for that! Please send a photo to [e-mail]

[@atzion9230]

Classic Truck Rescue I tried to send u the pic but I couldn’t access your blog I think I can send u by telegram this is my No [phone] my name is avner

[@atzion9230]

I checked your web and I like the hats u have 👍🏼

[@jonowens460]

She's really Pretty 😮my first car was a 69' Riv, bought it from the original owner.😂 Love Rivz' ❤❤❤keep Her; wouldn't take much to Doll her up😂

[@wendellbrownbrown5968]

I think Anabel understood you when you said you'll leave her in the truck, because she stated crying knot long after you said that

[@malikdigger4544]

I luv these 66-70 Rivera's I'm been working Amt 1/24 scale 66 model as ledsled custom.

[@mesochiefy72]

Amazing car. Not alot of those left.

[@Tyou57]

Very nice 👍 I love to have a Buick Rivera sweet car

[@RjIONAz]

Outstanding

[@mikeycunningham2307]

Rick that car is beautiful hope you restore it some what or fully

[@bobwhammer4237]

Friend had a 70 Buick Riviera GS 455 4 barrel 375 hp! Dark blue, blk vinyl top, black buckets n console. The car was an animal! The gentlemans muscle car!

[@hankaustin7091]

Reminds me of the '70 Rivera GS I had back in the early 80s... LOVED that car!! my GOD that thing was fast with that 455 4-barrel! one of the best cars I ever owned.. I do miss it.

[@ello8809]

@@hankaustin7091 i have a 69 riviera blue with the 430, looks just like this one in the video

[@oscarwalton1188]

Yes it's worth saving

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I knew that...It was actually a rhetorical question...and no, I never intended to "Part it out" Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@douglasbrown8175]

The oil pump on that should be part of the timing chain cover and you can get to the relief spring right from the outside. Maybe the spring is broken or the valve is stuck. An oil pump comes as a kit, relief valve, spring, and new gears. Sure wish I could afford that one.

[@thomaslord7995]

Agreed. This (low oil pressure) could be a result of worn pump gears. A Buick tech told me about that thirty years ago. The gears are subject to premature wear when a new oil filter is installed without pre-filling it with oil, over several oil changes. Minor wear is noticable on start-up (noise). More serious wear may result in the lifter noise. Possibly, who ever rebuilt the engine overlooked the pump gears. The engine should be in good shape otherwise, with 42,000 miles on the rebuild.

[@fishbone856]

Part it out? Hell no! That's a classic!

[@joegilly1523]

Who cares about the mileage the body is solid . Thats a keeper for sure .The hood was painted so what ,solid car . A friend has one ,5 mpg but who cares it runs .

[@estpst]

a nice one, missed the Annabella checking it out.

[@rickwaldren3633]

What a cool.looking Buick it looks likes it means buisness

[@vanstechcorral]

When it's "big as a Buick" it's almost a "classic truck"!

[@gertraba4484]

455 is alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ccnixon]

I would not write off the fact that the 29,000 are not original? Looking at the paint on the intake and valve covers make me think it's 29,000. People didn't put miles on cars back then like they do today....

[@Qrapaulopreto]

This car is a great find.

[@granthaney2570]

I believe the oil pump bolts to the out side of the block and you can even on screw the ck valve with out pulling pan ps brake fluid removes paint

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Nice save with the Riviera Rick. It sure looks awesome out in the sunlight, even for its age. “Geraldo” is perfect. 👍🏼😄 Great video! Thank you.✌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@MrJeep75]

Nice car

[@beyondrepair8949]

What a great car. I would run it just as it is. Back in the days when styling was still important.

[@DANIELFLORES-qd8ly]

Nice curves on that design by Buick! Beautiful car! Worth saving!

[@mick488]

Noticed 2018 tags on it. Probably put in storage a year or two ago. Nice car though I'd drive it. Nice survivor

[@stephenarzoomanian8074]

my first car was a 68 RIV GS I wish it wasn't on the west coast I would love to have another, main issue if you got disc brakes which was an option rotors are non existent, before you start it remove the oil pump, replace the gears and reprime it. Mine had the longer front cornering lamps and below the body molding it had full chrome, that one doesn't have it, looks like the ac compressor clutch blew they can be changed, if you want to check the compressor you grabbed the wrong part of it you have to grab the part all the way in the front.

[@MrJeep75]

Best carb made

[@bsqerlyracing]

Love the name!!!

[@harrypotter4309]

Wow, what a find !! Love it. Definitely worth saving / restoring. Don't break up one that's that complete.

[@billbo1852]

Hi ya in England we just don’t have these size cars I think they are beautiful with so much style

[@patricesavard366]

I like that car! Pretty clean and solid! You just clean the floor, I would put gravel guard on it, and a new carpet and bingo! The dent, on the side, you fix it when you can, it doesnt affect the car running... very good save!

[@michaelcuff5780]

I had an Electra 225 convertible and it had a 430 cid. Motor and it was a torque monster.

[@nuoctoimiennamvietnam640]

me too- I have 1968 Buick Electra 225 Convertible , same engine. 30 km almost 10 litter of gas.

[@PiotrTester]

nice

[@phill903]

That is a nice Buick Riviera GS, it worth saveing I had a 1966 a 1967 a1968 1970 and a 1971 beautiful cars ;-)

[@hankaustin7091]

Reminds me of the '70 Rivera I had back in the early 80s... LOVED that car!! my GOD that thing was fast with that 455 4-barrel! one of the best cars I ever owned.. I do miss it.

[@lancehigdon8683]

You might need a new oil pump

[@thomaswright6250]

I reckon the two guys that thinks that car is junk are in the same category how's your dummy lights

[@doncnunez6231]

I am the 2nd owner of a 1966 GS Buick Riviera bought on the night of Desert Storm Jan 16th 1991, the car sat from 1979-1991 about the same condition as this 1968,its been restored to its full glory dual quads( Factory Carters),all options,protecto plate,2 original Uniroyal redlines and all paperwork,had 88,000 when i bought. To this day i never had to recharge the A.C. blast cold air you'll need a sweater!!

[@enriquelopez9124]

It sure looks like the bat cave, but that is some car, with all the bell*s & whistles, love the way you have 2 assistants annabelle& your wife, who is the one that has the final say.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I guess the person paying for the Rescue has the final say...that's usually me...LOl. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@earlblakley4910]

That car was worth going and getting. Looks like someone really cared for it. Its worth going through putting some money into it and keeping. Its probably a good riding car. Those old Buicks and Oldsmobiles just hugged the road.

[@open-minded-oldie]

Yes, they really did, the wide track helped, my 68 Wildcat was great on the twisty roads.

[@michealmccune7809]

Love you to buddy thank you for saving that 68 Buick Riviera Classic GS my brother I love that car love it love God to amen Go with God guys please keep giving us more videos on this car okay guys thank you God bless everyone

[@georgekaritzis2374]

!00% save it ! They will never make cars look this again and its got " The inspector Generals approval "

[@kimm59]

Once again I just watch this video and it's the end of may and another couple of people mentioned that they were sick with some weird flu last winter just like I was in everybody I know was we already had this crap corona virus guarantee it we were lied to

[@davidheigel7221]

I got really sick in September of 2019 it was like the flu but non stop coughing and garbage coming out of my lungs

[@hardworkinahole1359]

My wife and I had that same crap around the same time here in South Georgia. Does make ya think. 🤔

[@johnpanzino6656]

Thanks for being honest Rick I always enjoy your videos now get back to fixing that garage up

[@jessedejesus5286]

What an awesome car and what a good year. Take care God bless

[@hankaustin7091]

Reminds me of the '70 Rivera I had back in the early 80s... LOVED that car!! my GOD that thing was fast with that 455 4-barrel! one of the best cars I ever owned.. can't remember now why I got rid of it.. oh yeah, now I remember.. got 8 MILES to the GALLON! I was a poor college student at the time.. couldn't afford to keep gas in it LOL!! I do miss it, though.

[@gt-37guy6]

Hank, thanks for being honest about the mileage you got with these cars. You get people claiming they got 10 or 20+ mpg out of their 1969 or 1970 Electra....I have to laugh !- I have some of each of these cars and now have a 74 Buick Century GS 455 (Built to High compression specs) and I have always gotten around 7 or 8 MPG. My 69 Electra convert maybe got 10 MPG with the rebuilt engine and carb.

[@scotroyce6560]

You did good saving this one needs a little work and a lot of Love

[@russjones1759]

Her hood and left fender have been painted. GREAT bones tho easy resto

[@michaelearly9941]

The first car I had was a ‘69 Riv. I pulled it out of my dads pasture when I was 14. Rebuilt it from the ground up in about 2 1/2 years. Got rear ended going to school. Sure miss that ol car. Taught me a lot though.

[@hankaustin7091]

Your comment reminds me of the '70 Rivera I had back in the early 80s... LOVED that car!! my GOD that thing was fast with that 455 4-barrel! one of the best cars I ever owned.. can't remember now why I got rid of it.. oh yeah, now I remember.. got 8 MILES to the GALLON! I was a poor college student at the time.. couldn't afford to keep gas in it LOL!! I do miss it, though.

[@glennbaker6174]

A friend of my brother's had a Buick Riviera.

[@thomaslord7995]

I'm curious as to what the factory color is. Can you check the Body Tag under the hood next time you're under there? It could be either: Code D, Blue Mist Code F, Teal Blue Mist Code K, Aqua Mist

[@leadfot1]

nice one to save would love to have it

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi nice old car

[@jwilliams7698]

Rick, I love your videos buddy. Homer was definitely my favorite.

[@thyslop1737]

Two things when I see that car. What a beauty! What a beast!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I really love the lines and the colors.

[@richardleblanc6803]

Very cool I already like you so I subscribed and I'm going to watch some more of your videos you'll get better at it don't worry hahaha I'm texting you this I haven't seen the car yet you're still on the road but I like it so far I'll let you know at the end what I think

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thanks for subbing

[@enerrivers4392]

Eureka, the BUICK started. What you expect?

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I didn't know what to expect....it had been sitting for a long time....

[@markstansberry7243]

Nice old car I would love to own it

[@phillipmccormick1508]

all right now it runs ya.

[@ronaldotto7851]

Take a ruler and line up the first and last number and see if all the numbers line up.

[@danmurphy7713]

Had one just like it when I was in high school .. That left fender is an easy fix.

[@baron1946]

The dent in that wing/fender should push out looks an easy job it's not crinkled up or owt ... yeah you can tell I'm a northern lad can't ya LOL

[@ocn2u]

Keep it fix the bottom of that door and the dents on that side and some maintenance and it will be a good card for you it will make you some good money put it in dry storage don't leave it out in the pasture

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thanks for the tip

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Rick & Jamie I absolutely love watching your videos!! I watch all your videos!! Keep up the good work buddy!! I love the car & im glad you guys saved it!! Keep them videos rolling my friends!! I’d still like to go on vacation & come see you guys for sure!!

[@charles.shafer8288]

Check the bk tire on drivers side not Rolling

[@allenzinn5474]

Hey Rick & Jamie! Love your channel! Can you tell me what is the guitar music you use to close out your video? I really like it! Starts in this video about 1hr 3 min. Into video. - Thanks!

[@MsLindy777]

Thank you for your thoughts during our fires.

[@johngray2472]

I know it's been a long time but Buick engines have an exterior oil pump and they tend to lose prime pull of cover and pack with assembly lube patrolium jelly it will get pressure prime with drill already run long enough