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Buick Riviera (third generation, 1971 to 1973)

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The Riviera was radically redesigned for the 1971 model year with flowing and dramatic boat tail styling, designed under Bill Mitchell's direction and penned by Jerry Hirshberg, the future head of design for Nissan. The two piece vee butted fastback rear window was inspired by the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe. The 455 engine had a lower compression ratio to meet emissions requirements. Its model years run from 1971 to 1973.

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Year
1971 1
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Automobile Transport, Modes

Followed By

Buick Riviera (fourth generation, 1974 to 1976), Vehicles

Generation Of

Buick Riviera, Vehicles

Model Years

1971 Buick Riviera, Vehicles

Of Make

Buick, Networks and Operators

Preceded By

Buick Riviera (second generation, 1966 to 1970), Vehicles
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General Motors

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Source Wikipedia: BuickLead paragraph, General Motors divisiontier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, General Motors division
is a division of the American automobile manufacturer, General Motors (GM).
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1. Wikipedia: Buick Riviera
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  • Third generation (1971-1973)
    for the 1971 model year with flowing
  • Year: Third generation (1971-1973)
    for the 1971 model year with flowing
  • Third generation (1971-1973), passage 2
    Designed under Bill Mitchell's direction, it was penned by Jerry Hirshberg
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Wikipedia: Buick
WikipediaLead paragraph, General Motors division
Quote, Lead paragraph, General Motors division
is a division of the American automobile manufacturer, General Motors (GM).
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