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1985 Buick Riviera

Sold at Mecum Auctions on June 6, 2025.

$6,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,600, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Buick Riviera
Generation
Riviera 1974 to 1999
Version
Riviera 1974 to 1999
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G4EZ57Y9FE458146
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 36 comparable sales, 8% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,075 to $12,375
Median$9,525
Sales behind it36Likely

From 36 sales of the Buick Riviera 1974 to 1999 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,075 and $12,375.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Buick Riviera CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$10,800
1985 Buick RivieraMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$9,450
1985 Buick Riviera CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2025$3,100
1985 BUICK RIVIERABarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$13,500
1985 Buick Riviera ConvertibleMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$16,500
1985 Buick RivieraMecum, Jan. 13, 2025MecumJan. 13, 2025$18,000
1984 Buick Riviera ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$7,000
1984 Buick Riviera CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$11,000