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1969 Buick Riviera Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$89,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $81,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Buick Riviera
Generation
Riviera 1966 to 1970
Version
Riviera 1966 to 1970
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
494879H935575
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

Above the middle half of 14 comparable sales, 250% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,450 to $23,125
Median$17,500
Sales behind it14Likely

From 14 sales of the Buick Riviera 1966 to 1970 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,450 and $23,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$6,485
1969 Buick RivieraMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$11,500
1969 Buick RivieraMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$7,800
1969 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$10,100
1968 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$23,500
1968 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$9,500
1968 Buick RivieraMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$15,000
1970 Buick RivieraMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$20,000