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1998 Buick Riviera

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 15, 2024.

$15,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Buick Riviera
Generation
Riviera 1974 to 1999
Version
Riviera 1974 to 1999
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G4GD221XW4707690
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 37 comparable sales, 17% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,000 to $12,000
Median$9,450
Sales behind it37Likely

From 37 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 $6,000 and $12,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Buick Riviera CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$13,800
1992 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, March 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 26, 2026$5,100
1992 BUICK RIVIERABarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2026$2,500
1991 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$4,100
1991 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, April 19, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 19, 2026$5,700
1990 Buick RivieraMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$2,300
1990 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2024$11,250
1987 Buick Riviera CoupeCars & Bids, May 19, 2026Cars & BidsMay 19, 2026$6,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 15, 2024Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$15,400
Jan. 14, 2025SoldMecumMecum$15,180