"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
04/19/2014 at 23:14 • Filed to: None
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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
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So I ran across this while browsing through the Autotrader. It's a 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type, with a turbocharged V6. And it looks cool. That is literally all I know about it. I would assume that the engine is a 3800 engine, which I know to be reliable, but I didn't know they did a turbo version, or how that affects reliability. I would be interested in this car as a first car and a daily driver, so any info anyone can offer me would be greatly appreciated! Also, while your at it, NPoCP? How much is this car really worth?
Also, on a side note: I have a list of cars I am looking at, and every time I post a link to one, it gets sold. None of the other ones are selling, just the ones I post questions about. In the order that I post them. STOP BUYING THESE THINGS OUT FROM UNDER ME PEOPLE!
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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/19/2014 at 23:16 |
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It's not a GNX
shop-teacher
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/19/2014 at 23:22 |
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Unfortunately those are front wheel drive.
Aaron James
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/19/2014 at 23:26 |
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FRONT WHEEL DRIVE!
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/19/2014 at 23:35 |
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I did notice that, funny enough. I like to think of it as a budget GNX, but I'm not sure.
ly2v8-Brian
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/19/2014 at 23:43 |
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I'd DD it. It may be Wrong Wheel Drive (WWD from now on) but it is very clean and it has the proper number of doors.
midnightautoparts
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/19/2014 at 23:56 |
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I would totally DD that beast!
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midnightautoparts
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/20/2014 at 00:00 |
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An hour and a half away..... The race is ON!!! ;)
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> midnightautoparts
04/20/2014 at 00:01 |
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Seven hours…guess I better start running.
AMC/Renauledge
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/20/2014 at 05:29 |
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This car won MT's Car of the Year award for '79. The turbo V6 is a legend even in a (longitudinal) FWD car. The aftermarket paint job isn't to my taste, but the '79-85 Rivs will be collectible someday. They're quiet, fairly refined for the day, good to drive, and reliable. The turbo adds a bit of fun to that equation.
Jason Reece
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/20/2014 at 14:58 |
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1985 was the final year for this generation of the Riviera. It was introduced in 1979. The T-Type replaced the standard 307 (Olds) V8 with the 3.8L Turbo. It was rated at 190hp @ 4000rpm and 300ft-lbs of torque @ 2400rpm and mated to the 4-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 325-4L automatic. The T-Type also included a 'gran touring suspension', sport steering wheel and sport wheels.
Have you thought about a 1985-1987 Olds Cutlass 442?
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sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Jason Reece
04/20/2014 at 15:01 |
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Not really. To be honest, I hadn't really thought about this. I just ran across it and thought it looked cool. I haven't looked at much else like it, because normally cars like this aren't my thing. But this one caught my eye. Thanks for the info though!
TurboRegalFan
> sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/06/2014 at 17:18 |
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Essentially the same motor as the 84/85 Regal T-Type and Grand National. Similar mods can easily make more power. Can modify to use the 86/87 Regal T/GN ECM, which was used in other FWD GM 3.8L cars as well. Suggest updating to the 86/87 coil and module, which are more commonly available.
Can break axles if you turn things up too much.
See http://www.gnttype.org/carofthemonth/…
and http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/recip…
and http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/ecmse…
and http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/ignit…
Should also have the ultra-reliable Hydroboost brakes.