Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of
this mostly all original and completely rust free 1963 Buick
Riviera coupe with the highly desirable 401/325HP 4 barrel 'JT'
code 'Wildcat' engine finished in its original and very striking
'Silver Cloud Metallic' color (D Code) paint with a matching deluxe
silver interior (Trim code 728) front and rear bucket seats with a
center console and console mounted transmission with a Dynaflow
automatic transmission, heater and defroster, smoking set with rear
seat ashtrays, power steering, power brakes, electric clock, map
light, automatic trunk light, lined luggage compartment, deep pile
carpeting, dual exhausts, dual speed wipers with washers, deluxe
steering wheel, deluxe wheel covers, backup lights, with upgraded
and distinctive appointments such as full length armrests and door
latches for rear passengers, soft-ray tinted glass, tilt wheel,
power windows, power drivers seat and AM radio with power
antenna!This is a beautiful example of a rare all 'Silver' color
model with all 1963 models being unique from the later model
Riviera's with the Buick TriShield button featuring a black
background used as a hood ornament and also on the wheel covers and
tail light lenses too, in 1964 a stylized 'R' emblem would replace
these areas instead. 1963 was also the only year that the
heater/defroster and optional air conditioning controls would be
suspended under the center of the instrument panel pad. The design
created a somewhat confusing array of push and pull control levers
to direct air flow where desired and a simpler design appeared for
1964/5. Also it is of note that Buick pioneered another industry
first with the Riviera in 1963 - flush glass! This was a unique new
design in which the windscreen and rear window were sealed directly
to the body allowing the glass to fit flush and thereby eliminating
the bulky metal and rubber framework required on other
automobiles!The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone
areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs
of any accidents or previous rust of any kind. The car car has
obviously always been garaged and looks extremely impressive with
one very decent re-paint in it's original factory 'Silver Cloud
Metallic' color paint and the matching Silver interior is also
beautiful and all the chromework is also in very good condition.The
401/325HP JT code 'Wildcat' engine is extremely strong and powerful
and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a great daily driver that will give any modern day sports
car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through
all the gears, there are no noticeable oil leaks and the
temperature always remains cool!This is a rare opportunity to own a
great daily driving and obviously never abused example of an always
rust free 1963 Buick Riviera - one highly desirable and very
collectible example of one of the outstanding GM designs of the
sixties, reflecting the styling supremo of Bill Mitchell with a
masterful blend of curves and razor-edges, dubbed the
anti-Thunderbird and respected by an army of industrial designers
as an architectural landmark of the U.S industry and which has high
repute amongst collectors for both it's beautiful lines and smooth
fast performance for a luxury coupe. ""One of the most beautiful
cars America ever built"" as stated by none other than Sergio
Pininfarina of Ferrari design fame at it's debut at the Paris auto
show in 1963. This landmark design would continue for only two
years until 1964 before a hidden headlight change in 1965, making
these two particular years of 1963/4 the most collectible and
desirable and with the original early '63 models holding the lead
in collector preference amongst most enthusiasts, but with all
these 63-65 model cars boasting 'Milestone Car' status.Performance
was an important consideration in the personal luxury car market in
the early sixties and the Riviera's power source was the 401 cubic
inch 'Wildcat 445' V8 engine with 325 horsepower at 4400 rpm. It
developed 445 lbs of torque at 2800 rpm, hence the '455' Wildcat
script on the air cleaner. An optional engine bored out 425 cubic
inch 'Wildcat 465' produced an impressive 340 horses at 4400 rpm
and 465 lbs ft of torque at 2800 rpm. The 1963 engines were painted
silver, the only time this color would be used by Buick and they
featured an over sized air cleaner painted in 'Wrinkle Red'!In
summary, this is one great very collectible and very rare all
American classic car in turn-key ready to enjoy today condition - a
mostly all original car with no rust ever and obviously always
garaged since new - perfect for the Buick enthusiast and a
sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for
any classic American sixties car collector!