1979 Buick Riviera
1979 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 |
| 1982 | $24k | $20k–$33k | 7 | 51 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1979 Buick Riviera by version
- Riviera 4th-7th Gen
- $13k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 43 for sale
Recent 1979 Buick Riviera auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1979 Buick Riviera Coupe Nov 8, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $6,000 | 54,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1979 Buick Riviera Jul 10, 2025, Mecum | $13,200 | 48,028 | Mecum |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 1979 Buick Riviera Nov 10, 2023, Mecum | $13,750 | 51,600 | Mecum |
| May 20, 2023 | 1979 Buick Riviera Turbo S Type May 20, 2023, Mecum | $17,600 | 8,819 | Mecum |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 1979 Buick Riviera Jan 16, 2022, Mecum | $22,000 | 11,600 | Mecum |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Jan 14, 2019, Barrett-Jackson | $5,720 | 84,000 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Aug 4, 2018 | 1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Aug 4, 2018, Mecum | $2,200 | – | Mecum |
| May 13, 2018 | 1979 Buick Riviera May 13, 2018, RM Sotheby's | $7,975 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Mar 25, 2017 | 1979 Buick Riviera Mar 25, 2017, Mecum | $5,500 | – | Mecum |
| Jun 23, 2012 | 1979 Buick Riviera 2-Door Hardtop Jun 23, 2012, Mecum | $4,510 | – | Mecum |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 1979 Buick Riviera Coupe Jan 18, 2012, Barrett-Jackson | $4,950 | 59,000 | Barrett-Jackson |
Listings
74 1979 Buick Riviera vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 44 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 1979 Buick Riviera listings are for sale right now?
There are 44 1979 Buick Riviera listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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