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Thread: 1973 Riviera how do I tell if it is a GS?

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    1973 Riviera how do I tell if it is a GS?

    I am buying a 73 Rivi today and was wondering how to tell if it is a GS or not. It is a bucket seat and console car.

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    I'll also mention there has long been a misconception the GS models automatically came with buckets and floor shift console. While that combination certainly seems to make logical sense today, back then bench seats were still often preferred by the demographic of Riviera buyers so buckets always remained optional on the Riv GS as they were on the non-GS.
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    All of the emblems have been shaved, but the factory air cleaner has a chrome lid. I just bought some GS parts for her like the taillights (solid red, no white in the middle). I guess it is the Stage 1 option I'm looking for

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superflylowrider View Post
    All of the emblems have been shaved, but the factory air cleaner has a chrome lid. I just bought some GS parts for her like the taillights (solid red, no white in the middle). I guess it is the Stage 1 option I'm looking for

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    You are getting bad information. All 73s had same taillights.
    What is the VIN? Stage 1 cars have a W in the VIN #. Stage 1s are pretty rare.
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