Vehicle Description
STUNNING, EXCEPTIONALLY ORIGINAL SURVIVORFORMERLY PART OF A
RENOWNED COLLECTIONUNDER 30K ORIGINAL MILES!FIRST YEAR FOR BUICK'S
PERSONAL-LUXURY CARORIGINAL REGAL BLACK PAINTORIGINAL 1963-ONLY
BLACK LEATHER INTERIOROPTIONAL 340 HP 425 CI "WILDCAT 465" V-8
ENGINESUPER TURBINE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONA/C, 4-WAY POWER FRONT
SEAT, PW, AUTRONIC EYEOPTIONS INCLUDE TWIN HORNSFRESHLY INSPECTED,
SERVICED & DETAILED Initially envisioned as the "La Salle II," the
Buick Riviera was a personal-luxury model based on the General
Motors XP-715 concept car styled by Ned Nickles under the direction
of GM design chief Bill Mitchell. Based on a shortened and narrowed
Buick frame, the stylish Riviera featured smartly tailored
bodylines including "knife-edge" design cues inspired by
contemporary Rolls-Royce models. When Cadillac management wasn't
interested, Buick took over the project, renamed it 'Riviera,' and
commenced production for 1963.Powering the Riviera was Buick's
famed "Nailhead" V-8 engine and mechanicals included massive Al-Fin
drum brakes, quick-ratio power steering and sophisticated
underpinnings, resulting in one of the best-handling and performing
American luxury cars of the era. The Riviera was highly acclaimed
for its handsome styling on both sides of the Atlantic and a strong
seller during its first three production years as a highly
desirable alternative to Ford's Thunderbird and Chrysler's "Letter
Series" 300. Formerly part of a noted collection, this Riviera from
the inaugural 1963 model year is a particularly special example,
being an unrestored "survivor" in exceptionally original and
unrestored condition. Retaining the factory-original Regal Black
paint finish and 1963-only Black leather upholstery, this
first-year Riviera is simply a benchmark example of Buick's
game-changing personal-luxury model. Performance is heightened with
this Riviera's optional 340-horsepower, 425 cubic-inch "Nailhead"
V-8 engine, paired with a Super Turbine automatic transmission.
Other highly desirable options include A/C, a 4-way power front
seat, power windows, twin horns, and GM's space-age Autronic Eye
automatic headlight dimmer. Best of all, this Riviera from the
inaugural model year is now offered with under 30k original miles.
Be sure to contact us today to see this beautifully presented and
highly original 1960s icon, get full details, and prepare to make
it yours for the spring and summer driving and show season!
