Vehicle Description
1965 was the final year before Buick introduced a redesigned
Riviera. It was met with questionable changes. However, what this
did was create a very desirable collector car. And there is no
denying it, Buick '63-65 Rivieras are red hot right now, and '65 is
the year to have. A real GS, with great color, big horsepower, and
incomparable luxury make this a great example of GM's best
luxury/muscle machine.
This beautiful 1965 Buick Riviera has an amazing pure appearance
with its Silver Cloud paint that was refinished to a high level in
2003. The 2-door hardtop is all correct without any crazy stripes
or unnecessary chrome work. Everything is simple yet elegant. Most
of the chrome on the car was replaced with stock parts and is in
great shape, as are the nicely done details on the hood.
Distinguishing this as a 1965 Riviera, the taillights are located
in the rear bumper which is brightly shined up and gives the car a
little glitter. The front grille also shows a nice shine with the
highly sought-after clamshell headlights, an iconic look that turns
heads at every car show. The stance of the car is strong and we
just love that this represents not only how a Riviera was back in
'65, but also how it should remain forever.
The beautiful GM styling continues inside the cabin. But where the
exterior has had a respray, the interior appears all-original and
retains all the best comforts of the Riviera's individual luxury.
The button-top pattern on the seats and slick side panels are a
classy design that are presented just as nicely today as in 1965.
Everyone gets an individual bucket seat, how ahead of the curve was
that?! Yes, there's a center console not only for the front, but
the rear passengers get a stylized separation, too. You even have
the option for added comfort with provisions for factory air
conditioning, which has been recently converted to R134a
refrigerant, along with power windows and a driver power seat. Just
like the exterior, there's plenty of bright work, and the wood
paneling provides a touch of class to counter the aggressive
attitude of the exterior. You get the original dual-spoke steering
wheel that gives you a commanding view of brushed stainless round
gauge package. The overall driver-oriented cockpit reminds you this
is a fantastic classic for cruising.
With a car this special, it's great to see the original, numbers
matching Super Wildcat V8 under the hood. Buick knew that
effortless performance was the key to the Riviera's success, so
they made sure that there was plenty of torque on tap to move all
that sheetmetal with ease. With 425 cubic inches, dual four-barrel
carburetors (standard on the upgraded GS), and an advertised 360
horsepower and 465 pounds of torque, it gave this personal luxury
car the ability to humble some pretty serious machinery out on the
streets. The engine bay is clean and has some nice touches like the
finned valve covers and coordinating ribbed air topper. The overall
presentation under the hood points to nice investments in keeping
this Buick running smoothly. And speaking of smooth operation, the
TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, and Riviera's legendary supple ride make this the easy
choice for weekend cruising day or night.
This unspoiled, 59,721-mile 1965 Buick Riviera GS comes with the
original owner's manual and warranty card, along with extensive
maintenance records. Looking for a way to stand out at your local
car show? This is easily your answer. This car will not last long
as it is getting harder and harder to find an unaltered Riviera,
let alone a GS. Don't delay and call today!
