History of the Buick Riviera:
Buick entered the 1963 model year with a new vehicle to compete in
the Personal Luxury Car arena, primarily against the Ford
Thunderbird, which they would name Riviera. The name Riviera was
used in previous years as a premium trim level for the Road Master
and Super series models, providing owners more upscale features and
options. When it became its own model series in 1963, the new
cutting-edge General Motors design was certain to include an
abundance of available luxury features as well. This included a
standard high torque Nailhead V8 powerplant, as well as power
brakes and steering. A host of power accessories were made
available by choice to the buyer. Today, these stunning Rivieras
represent a desirable GM E-platform design with a front
engine/rear-wheel-drive systems when both Cadillac and Oldsmobile
were transitioning to front-wheel-drive technology.
Details About This Riviera Example For Sale:
We are very excited to represent this beautiful first generation
1965 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe finished in factory correct
CC-Arctic White over 620- Deluxe Green Vinyl interior! This
particular example is powered by its original, number's matching
401ci Nailhead V8 "Wildcat 445" producing 325 horsepower and 445
lb. ft. of torque, mated to a Super Turbine 400 3-speed automatic
transmission. In addition, this highly optioned Riviera comes
loaded with air conditioning, power windows, 4-way power driver
seat, tilt steering column, AM/FM pushbutton radio with power
antenna & rear speaker, overspeed warning buzzer, glove box & trunk
lamps, tinted Soft-Ray window glass, remote outside mirror, deluxe
seatbelts with retractors, 15" chrome wheels with 1" whitewall
tires, and Optikleen windshield washer!
A stunning 60s Riviera that comes from the former Michigan owner of
15 years where it was kept in Punta Gorda, Florida and enjoyed as a
very well-kept original. It showcases one older repaint that
continues to present very well, and an all-original interior that
would impress even the most seasoned of collectors. Upon arrival to
the St. Louis Car Museum in September of 2021, we would commence a
comprehensive service to ensure a new owner would have a confident
road car for many more years to come. This included a new complete
concours OEM 2.5" dual exhaust system from Waldrons; new battery,
spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor advance & new points, new
intake manifold gasket, rebuilt carburetor, air filter, radiator
cap, thermostat & gasket, all new brake cylinders; rebuilt a/c
system to R134a with vacuum diaphragms & heater control valve;
valve cover gaskets, fuel sending unit, headlight switch, and new
wiper blades.
It has been beautifully detailed inside and out and continues to be
an excellent road car! We've already added approximately 60 miles
to the odometer this spring and encourage potential buyers to act
quickly before its too late! To learn more about this luxurious
Riviera for sale, contact Jon Faust by calling (800)957-5707 or by
emailing
[email protected]! Finance & Shipping options
available on all models.
