1978 Buick Riviera
1978 Buick Riviera against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $11k | – | 3 | 19 |
| 1978 | $13k | – | 2 | 17 |
| 1979 | $13k | – | 3 | 44 |
| 1980 | $7k | – | 2 | 28 |
| 1981 | $1.1k | – | 1 | 20 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Buick Riviera by version
- Riviera 4th-7th Gen
- $13k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 17 for sale
Recent 1978 Buick Riviera auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1978 Buick Riviera Anniversary Edition Sep 3, 2025, eBay | $4,629 | 48,000 | eBay |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 1978 Buick Riviera LXXV Edition Mar 20, 2025, Mecum | $22,000 | 32,012 | Mecum |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 1978 Buick Riviera Jul 29, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $20,250 | 3,400 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 1978 Buick Riviera 75th Anniversary Jan 16, 2022, Mecum | $12,100 | – | Mecum |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 1978 Buick Riviera Jul 31, 2021, Mecum | $23,100 | 17,000 | Mecum |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 1978 Buick Riviera LXXV Jul 22, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $13,200 | 75,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 6, 2018 | 1978 Buick Riviera Oct 6, 2018, Mecum | $9,900 | – | Mecum |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 1978 Buick Riviera 75th Anniversary Jan 15, 2017, Mecum | $14,850 | – | Mecum |
| Oct 10, 2015 | 1978 Buick Riviera 75th Anniversary Oct 10, 2015, Mecum | $7,425 | – | Mecum |
| Dec 13, 2014 | 1978 Buick Riviera Dec 13, 2014, Mecum | $7,150 | – | Mecum |
Listings
32 1978 Buick Riviera vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 17 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1978 Buick Riviera listings are for sale right now?
There are 17 1978 Buick Riviera listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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