Best Buick Riviera GS Year to Buy
There is no single best Buick Riviera GS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 84 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $19,931. The 1965 trades most often (43 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 39 times its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 6, 2024, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 26, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Buick Riviera GS Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Riviera GS | $41,550No sale since Oct 2022 | 7.6× | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1970 Riviera GS | $16,308No comparable sale since Jul 2020 | 3.3× | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 1969 Riviera GS | $19,931No sale since Apr 2024 | 4.1× | 10 | — |
| 1968 Riviera GS | $28,600 | 6.5× | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 Riviera GS | $36,400No sale since Jan 2023 | 8.3× | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1966 Riviera GS | $36,097 | 8.2× | 11 | — |
| 1965 Riviera GS | $171,712 | 39× | 43 | 1 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Riviera GS year is appreciating?
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Best Buick Riviera GS Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Buick Riviera GS year to buy?
There is no single best Buick Riviera GS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 84 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $19,931. The 1965 trades most often (43 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 39 times its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 6, 2024, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Buick Riviera GS year is the cheapest?
The 1969 Buick Riviera GS is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $19,931. No sale since Apr 6, 2024, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1965, at $171,712.
Which Buick Riviera GS year holds its value best?
The 1965 Buick Riviera GS is now worth 39 times its original MSRP of $4,408, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Buick Riviera GS worth?
Depending on the model year, a Buick Riviera GS is worth from $19,931 to $171,712 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Buick Riviera GS year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.