Vehicle Description
1965 is the most coveted year of Riviera there is.� It is the last
year of the first generation cars and the only year with these
style lights.� The�headlamps were hidden behind electric clamshell
doors in the leading edges of each fender, as had been in the
original Riviera design. In 1965 the non-functional side scoops
between the doors and rear wheel arches were removed, and the
taillights moved from the body into the rear bumper.� The power
plant is all original, with a 445 ft/lb 401 cubic inch Nailhead
engine bolted to a Twin Turbine ST-400 3 speed automatic
transmission.� The power steering is so light that you can whip it
around with your pinky finger. Lets dig�into the condition of this
particular car.� Everything works like it should including the
courtesy lights and wipers.� The two exceptions that are inoperable
are the factory radio�(which has been overrode with a CD player
hidden in the glove box) and the electric motors that control the
clamshell headlamp covers.� They can still be opened manually to
drive around at night.��The name plate with the original owners
name is still in place on the center console.� He opted for manual
windows and the guy could see into the future, because while every
other Riviera has had replacement window regulators over the years,
all 6 (back, front, and vent windows) of these rollers still work
like new.� The paint has some thin spots and the white has been
stained by some leaves that sat on it for a long period of time.�
It is a southern car which has left the frame and body�rust free
over the years.� Looking inside, the interior is in great
shape.�With a perfect headliner, door panels, back seat, passenger
seat, dash, and console, cars like this are impossible to find.�
The driver's seat cushion has a tear from normal use and that is
the only thing that would need fixed or replaced inside.� There are
some nice looking seat covers on both seats for now.� �Classic car
financing is available, offers and trades will be considered.� If
you are hunting down a 65 Riv few out there top this one!