ARTICLE: Our "Spokescar" a 1970 Buick Riviera

Owner: Steve B., Pierce County

With a 455 cubic inch, unadvertised Stage 1 engine more widely known to be an option in all the Buick GS models, this car will get you there and back quickly and surprisingly efficiently.

“Actually, on the freeway, I can get 17 or 18 miles per gallon,” says its owner Steve B. “The final drive ratio is 2.76 and with the amount of torque it produces, it gets you going quickly, but once you are up to speed, it essentially idles down the freeway.”

The car has a manufacture date of September 1969 and it belonged to Steve’s late mother, Judy. This is the car Steve drove to his prom and the car in which he dated his future wife, Robin. The car was also used by Steve and Robin’s oldest son for his prom, making a true family legacy.

The car is an unrestored beauty with just over 100,000 original miles.

“Tires, tune-ups and brakes are all it’s ever needed,” Steve added.

Welcome to Puget Sound Classics Blog!

Welcome to the Puget Sound Classics blog, the gathering place for Puget Sound area car collectors and enthusiasts!

This blog is designed to be a resource for all things related to classic cars and collecting in the Puget Sound region.

We are an online resource for the classic car collector and enthusiast. It will contain write-ups on local cars, share news about events and provide information about interesting car trips, including restaurants and watering holes along the way.

Make no mistake. This blog is an online community to support the collector and enthusiast. We do not post ads for cars for sale.

So jump in and enjoy the ride!