1967 · Buick · United States
1967 Buick Riviera: The 430 Arrives
A new 430 V-8 (360 hp, 475 lb-ft) replaced the Nailhead; 4,837 cars had the GS handling option.
United States · researched through 2026-09-22
For 1967 Buick replaced the 425 Nailhead with a new 430-cubic-inch V-8, this record's own overview states, rated 360 horsepower and 475 lb-ft, and front disc brakes became optional for the first time. The Riviera Owners Association lists 42,799 Rivieras for the year, including 4,837 with the GS handling option, every one of them carrying the same 430 rated 360 horsepower SAE gross; this record's own production notes state plainly that the GS row is a subset of that total rather than a separate lineage.1,2
This record's own key facts section restates the GS figure directly: 4,837 cars, drawn from the same Owners Association production row the overview cites. This record's own conflicts and unpublished-leads sections are both empty for the year, and its own production table shows ROA and Wikipedia agreeing on the 42,799 total without qualification, the note on that row simply stating the two sources agree.2,1
This record's own identification section carries the 1967 engine codes: ND, printed as MD in one source, for the 430 at 360 horsepower with 10.25:1 compression and a single four-barrel, and NE for a low-compression 430; the Owners Association's own GS table uses ND for the 1967 Riviera. The same section describes how a 1967 GS presents itself: red slanted "GS" emblems after the Riviera script on the front fenders, no rear or interior GS emblems at all, a red double-snorkel fibreglass air cleaner the source calls a "Star Wars" design, heavy-duty suspension, a 3.42 Positive Traction axle, and either 8.45x15 whitewalls or H70-15 wide-oval tires in red-line or whitewall finish. The body carried number 49487, this record's own identification section states.3,4,2
This record's own options section itemizes 48 entries, led by the A9 GS Option itself at $137.88, bundling the dual-inlet air cleaner, heavy-duty suspension, the Positive Traction differential with 3.42 axle, whitewall or red-line tires and GS-specific ornamentation, unavailable alongside the trailer-towing, ride-and-handling or automatic-level-control options. Power front disc brakes, code C1 at $78.94, were ordered on only about 6 percent of 1967 Rivieras per the Owners Association's own Evolution article, while manual air conditioning at $421 reached an estimated 84.7 percent and power windows at $105.25 reached 81.1 percent; the automatic-climate-control option, code I5, carries no price at all in this record's own sources.5,6
This record's own paint table carries 15 colours from the Owners Association's 1967 chart, five of them marked Riviera-exclusive: Riviera Turquoise, Riviera Plum, Riviera Charcoal, Riviera Fawn, Riviera Red and Riviera Gold among the fifteen. Its interiors section carries 14 trims: four standard vinyl bench or bucket colours, four optional custom vinyl bucket colours, and six further Strato bench choices split between cloth-and-vinyl and vinyl-only finishes.7
This record's own prices section carries a single 1967 figure, $4,469 for the sport coupe on a manufacturer's suggested retail basis with destination charge extra, drawn from both a period Buick facts-and-features sheet and the Owners Association's own options-and-prices page. This record's own specifications section carries seven figures from the Owners Association's weights-and-measures table: a 4,420-pound curb weight, a 119.0-inch wheelbase, front and rear track of 63.4 and 63.0 inches, a 211.2-inch overall length, a 78.8-inch width, a 53.4-inch height, and an 8.45x15 tire size.5,8
Fact sheet · 1967 · United States
The numbers
1967 Buick Riviera and Riviera GS — A new 430 V-8 (360 hp, 475 lb-ft) replaced the Nailhead; 4,837 cars had the GS handling option.
Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-22.
Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.
Key facts
- GS handling option: 4,837 cars.2
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera, all2,1 Riviera incl. GS · 2-door hardtop · not stated by source ROA and Wikipedia agree. | 42,799 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera GS handling option2 Riviera GS · 2-door hardtop · 430 V-8 · automatic · not stated by source | 4,837 | built, model-year | Reported |
The GS row is a subset of the total.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Riviera sport coupe (9487)5 | $4,469 | manufacturer's suggested retail (label) price, destination charge extra, 1967 model year |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 V-82,1 430 cu in · 4-barrel | 360 hp, 475 lb-ft (SAE gross) | standard (only engine) | Not yet sourced |
Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.
Options and packages
| Code | Option | Price | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
A9order code (Buick option code) |
GS Option (dual inlet air cleaner, heavy-duty suspension, Positive Traction differential with 3.42 axle ratio, whitewall or red line tires, specific ornamentation) (not available with H1, H2 or H3)5 | $137.88 | Not yet sourced |
B4order code (Buick option code) |
Full-length Operating Console (bucket seats required)5 | $47.37 | Not yet sourced |
C1order code (Buick option code) |
Power Disc Front Brakes5,6 | $78.94 | Not yet sourced |
C5order code (Buick option code) |
Power Steering, 15:1 Ratio (with A9 only)5 | $15.79 | Not yet sourced |
D1order code (Buick option code) |
Sonomatic Radio with Manual Antenna5 | $88.41 | Not yet sourced |
D2order code (Buick option code) |
Sonomatic Radio with Electric Antenna5 | $113.98 | Not yet sourced |
D4order code (Buick option code) |
AM-FM Stereo Radio with Front and Rear Speakers and Electric Antenna5 | $266.81 | Not yet sourced |
D5order code (Buick option code) |
AM-FM Radio with Electric Antenna5 | $175.24 | Not yet sourced |
D6order code (Buick option code) |
Rear Speaker (included with D4)5 | $16.84 | Not yet sourced |
E2order code (Buick option code) |
Air Injection Reactor (required California only)5 | $50 | Not yet sourced |
F1order code (Buick option code) |
Whitewall Tires, 8.45 X 15 (included with A9)5 | $42.41 | Not yet sourced |
F8order code (Buick option code) |
Red Line Tires, Wide Oval (optional at no extra cost with A9 only)5 | $0 | Not yet sourced |
G1order code (Buick option code) |
Performance Axle with Positive Traction Differential (included with A9)5 | $47.37 | Not yet sourced |
G4order code (Buick option code) |
Positive Traction Differential (included with A9 & G1)5 | $47.37 | Not yet sourced |
H1order code (Buick option code) |
Trailer Towing Option (rear springs, front and rear shock absorbers) (not available with A9, H2 or H3)5 | $3.79 | Not yet sourced |
H2order code (Buick option code) |
Ride and Handling Option (front and rear springs, front and rear shock absorbers) (not available with A9, H1 or H3)5 | $3.79 | Not yet sourced |
H3order code (Buick option code) |
Automatic Level Control (not available with A9, H1 or H2)5 | $78.94 | Not yet sourced |
I5order code (Buick option code) |
Automatic Climate Control-Air Conditioner (not available with I8)5 | — | Not yet sourced |
I6order code (Buick option code) |
Air Conditioner (not available with I8)5,6 | $421 | Not yet sourced |
I7order code (Buick option code) |
Heavy-duty Cooling (includes fan driven thermo control, heavy-duty Delcotron, heavy-duty radiator) (included with I5 or I6)5 | $31.58 | Not yet sourced |
I8order code (Buick option code) |
Delete Heater and Defroster5 | $95.90 | Not yet sourced |
J3order code (Buick option code) |
Custom Shoulder Belts (2 front)5 | $26.32 | Not yet sourced |
J6order code (Buick option code) |
Third Custom Seat Belt/Rear Seat5 | $7.89 | Not yet sourced |
K2order code (Buick option code) |
Cornering Lights5 | $33.68 | Not yet sourced |
K3order code (Buick option code) |
Speed Alert (not available with S6)5 | $8.42 | Not yet sourced |
L1order code (Buick option code) |
Soft-Ray Tinted Glass-all windows5 | $42.10 | Not yet sourced |
L2order code (Buick option code) |
Soft-Ray Tinted Windshield5 | $28.42 | Not yet sourced |
M7order code (Buick option code) |
Rear Window Defroster5 | $21.05 | Not yet sourced |
N2order code (Buick option code) |
Four-Note Horn5 | $15.79 | Not yet sourced |
O4order code (Buick option code) |
Door Guards5 | $4.74 | Not yet sourced |
O5order code (Buick option code) |
Remote Control Outside Rear View Mirror5 | $7.20 | Not yet sourced |
P1order code (Buick option code) |
Carpet Savers & Handy Mats5 | $12.19 | Not yet sourced |
P2order code (Buick option code) |
Carpet Savers5 | $6.77 | Not yet sourced |
Q4order code (Buick option code) |
Power Seat, 6-way (bench only)5 | $94.73 | Not yet sourced |
Q5order code (Buick option code) |
Power Seat, 4-way Tilt Adjuster (bench or bucket seats)5 | $69.47 | Not yet sourced |
R1order code (Buick option code) |
Power Windows5,6 | $105.25 | Not yet sourced |
S6order code (Buick option code) |
Electro Cruise Control (not available with K3)5 | $63.15 | Not yet sourced |
T1order code (Buick option code) |
Automatic Trunk Release5 | $12.63 | Not yet sourced |
T2order code (Buick option code) |
Vacuum-operated Door Locks5 | $47.37 | Not yet sourced |
V2order code (Buick option code) |
Chrome-plated Wheel5 | $89.47 | Not yet sourced |
V4order code (Buick option code) |
Super Deluxe Wheel Covers5 | $57.89 | Not yet sourced |
1Aorder code (Buick option code) |
Reclining Passenger Side Strato Bench Seat with Driver & Passenger Headrests5 | $84.20 | Not yet sourced |
1Border code (Buick option code) |
Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat with Driver & Passenger Headrests5 | $84.20 | Not yet sourced |
1Corder code (Buick option code) |
Headrests, Driver & Passenger, Bench Seat5 | $42.10 | Not yet sourced |
1Dorder code (Buick option code) |
Headrests, Driver & Passenger, Strato-Bench or Bucket Seats5 | $52.63 | Not yet sourced |
|
- Custom Trim5 | $168.40 | Not yet sourced |
|
- Custom Vinyl Top5 | $115.78 | Not yet sourced |
|
- Special Order Paint5 | $84.20 | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
A |
Regal Black7 | Not yet sourced |
B |
Riviera Turquoise (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
C |
Arctic White7 | Not yet sourced |
D |
Sapphire Blue7 | Not yet sourced |
F |
Blue Mist7 | Not yet sourced |
G |
Gold Mist7 | Not yet sourced |
H |
Green Mist7 | Not yet sourced |
J |
Verde Green7 | Not yet sourced |
L |
Shadow Turquoise7 | Not yet sourced |
P |
Platinum Mist7 | Not yet sourced |
U |
Riviera Plum (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
V |
Riviera Charcoal (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
W |
Riviera Fawn (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
X |
Riviera Red (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
Z |
Riviera Gold (Riviera exclusive)7 | Not yet sourced |
Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.
Interiors
| Code | Trim | Built |
|---|---|---|
604 |
Vinyl bench (standard): Light Fawn (Dove)7 | Not yet sourced |
608 |
Vinyl bench (standard): Black7 | Not yet sourced |
664 |
Vinyl buckets (standard): Light Fawn (Dove)7 | Not yet sourced |
668 |
Vinyl buckets (standard): Black7 | Not yet sourced |
651 |
Vinyl buckets (optional): Blue7 | Not yet sourced |
653 |
Vinyl buckets (optional): Saddle7 | Not yet sourced |
656 |
Vinyl buckets (optional): Aqua7 | Not yet sourced |
658 |
Vinyl buckets (optional): Black7 | Not yet sourced |
624 |
Cloth and vinyl Strato bench (optional): Light Fawn (Dove)7 | Not yet sourced |
628 |
Cloth and vinyl Strato bench (optional): Black7 | Not yet sourced |
610 |
Vinyl Strato bench (optional): Green7 | Not yet sourced |
612 |
Vinyl Strato bench (optional): Ivory7 | Not yet sourced |
618 |
Vinyl Strato bench (optional): Black7 | Not yet sourced |
619 |
Vinyl Strato bench (optional): Plum7 | Not yet sourced |
Specifications
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight8 | 4,420 lb | Riviera |
| Wheelbase8 | 119 in | Riviera |
| Track, front / rear8 | 63.4 / 63.0 in | Riviera |
| Overall length8 | 211.2 in | Riviera |
| Width8 | 78.8 in | Riviera |
| Height8 | 53.4 in | Riviera |
| Tire size (standard, option)8 | 8.45x15 | Riviera |
Identification
- Body number
- 49487 per ROA table.2
- Engine codes (Wildcat, Electra 225, Riviera)
- ND (and MD as printed): 430, 360 hp, 10.25:1, 4-barrel; NE: 430 low compression. ROA's GS table gives ND for the 1967 Riviera.3,4
- GS identification
- Red slanted "GS" emblems after the Riviera script on the front fenders; no rear or interior GS emblems; red double-snorkel fibreglass "Star Wars" air cleaner; heavy-duty suspension and 3.42 Positive Traction axle; 8.45x15 whitewalls or H70-15 wide-oval red-line or whitewall tires.4
Identification
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Also in 1967
- AMC Rebel and Rebel Machine The Rebel name returned on AMC's new intermediate, offered with a 280-hp 343 four-barrel V8. This is host-car context for the later Machine.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX A new 400 cu in V-8 made the Gran Sport the GS 400, joined by a 340 cu in GS 340 and a California GS coupe.
- Buick Wildcat The new 430 V-8 (360 hp, 475 lb-ft) replaced the Nailhead.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS Second year of the SS 396 series: 59,685 sport coupes and 3,321 convertibles, front disc brakes newly listed, and a late, barely documented L78.
- Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova Super Sport production fell to 10,069 in the source table. Enthusiast-compiled production: 106,430 cars; Super Sport 10,069.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS No factory Super Sport El Camino is documented for this year; the record carries the host El Camino production as context.
- Chevrolet Impala SS The SS427 (RPO Z24) arrives: 2,124 of about 76,000 Impala Super Sports.
- Dodge Charger The first-generation fastback's second and last year: the 440 Magnum joined the options, and production fell to 15,788.
- Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee Dodge's first R/T: a Coronet hardtop or convertible with the 440 Magnum standard and the 426 Hemi as a special-order option; its production total is published two ways.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The restyled 1967 Dart GT offered a 235 hp 273 four-barrel and, for the first time, a 280 hp 383; Over-Drive counts 437 383-engined cars within 38,200 GT hardtops and convertibles.
- Ford Fairlane A facelifted second year for the big-block Fairlane: GT and GTA continued as Fairlane 500 hardtops and convertibles, and a 427 was offered in small numbers for drag racing.
- Ford Galaxie The last year of the approved Galaxie performance range: the 7-Litre quietly disappeared, while the 428 and a 425-hp 427 remained on the order form.
- Ford Thunderbird A new, larger fifth-generation Thunderbird added a four-door Landau; the 428 was the performance option.
- Mercury Comet and Cyclone The Cyclone and Cyclone GT continued as hardtop and convertible, and a handful of Comets were built with the 427 side-oiler.
- Mercury Cougar Mercury's first pony car arrived as a single hardtop body, added the XR-7 at mid-year, and built 150,893 in its first season.
- Mercury Marauder and S-55 The S-55's last year: 570 hardtops and 145 convertibles with the 428 four-barrel, per Wikipedia's table.
- Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds Multiple carburetors were gone, the 4-4-2 was trimmed as a Cutlass Supreme, and the W-30 cold-air package became a regular factory option on about 500 cars.
- Plymouth Barracuda and 'Cuda The redesigned second-generation Barracuda added a notchback hardtop and a convertible to the fastback, and the Formula S could now carry a 383.
- Plymouth GTX, Belvedere and Satellite Plymouth's first GTX put a 375-hp 440 Super Commando in a dressed-up Belvedere hardtop and convertible, with the 426 Hemi as the only engine option.
- Pontiac Catalina 2+2 and Super Duty The 2+2 returned to option status with a standard 360 hp 428, and only 1,768 were built.
- Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Pontiac's late entry into the pony-car field: a Camaro body with a Pontiac nose, five engine-defined models, and 82,560 built in a short first season.
- Pontiac GTO Tri-Power gone, the 389 grown to 400, and a Ram Air option that Car Life ran to a 14.5-second quarter mile.
- Pontiac Grand Prix Concealed headlamps, a standard 350 hp 400, and the only Grand Prix convertible: 5,856 built.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans The Sprint six grows to 215 hp and the 326 HO continues; 109,413 LeMans built.
- Rambler and AMC Marlin The last Marlin moved to a 118-inch wheelbase with 290 and 343 V8s listed, the top one a 280-hp 343. Only 2,545 were built.