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1965 BUICK RIVIERA SPORTS COUPE WITH THE CLAM SHELL HEADLIGHTS
$39,000 Negotiable
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The Luxurious ’65 Buick Riviera Boasted Muscle Car Features
The Riviera is not only a muscle car, but a luxury American GT. And 1965 is a particularly good year since it's the only one with the clam shell design for the headlights.
As the story goes, General Motors wanted a slice of the Ford Thunderbird pie and put legendary designer Bill Mitchell on the job. His vision was quite different from the Electra coupe that sat in Buick dealerships at that moment and was supposed to resemble European exotics.
Inspired by the razor-edged roof, rear deck and sides of Rolls-Royce of that time. Meanwhile, Ferraris of that era inspired the front end. The first-generation Riviera was only built for three model years but is considered to be the start of the personal luxury era.
It had a slightly longer wheelbase than the Thunderbird but was lighter. Initially, the standard engine was the 325 hp 401 "Nailhead V8 (6.6-liter) hooked up to the unique 'Twin Turbine' automatic transmissions. Later, they also offered a 7-liter option.
On the 1965 model, the headlamps were vertically arranged and hidden behind clamshell doors in the leading edges of the fenders. This was the way the Riviera was originally intended to look. The non-functional side scoops between the doors and rear wheel arches were integrated into the chromed bumper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmc-7Lx-ug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BciWALF1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBqSNv9v-ww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGNgxIjYIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALW-cS5ewsg
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This 1965 Buick riviera is really straight and fairly solid but does have some minor rust this car is an easy resto. the car spent all its life in Los Angeles,
you could leave the paint the way it is if you wanted that patina look. actually looks great.
the photos of the car is current and the photos reflects the true condition of the car.
the 65 riviera will come with approximately $8000 worth of new and used parts. including a new custom black with red stitching upholstery with R embroidery for Riviera and very nice hubcaps. new parts hood mascot, lock key set, brakes and brake master with booster, scuff plates, carpet, headlining, wood grain dash/console, rubber trunk mat, full weatherstripping, dash pad and much more,
the engine (401 nailhead) and transmission was removed serviced and painted and then installed in the car but needs some connections to fire it up. both are in good working order when it was in car before.
these models are very sort after and have a very strong demand, prices have been climbing, great investment for a collector.
last 2 pictures is of a 1965 riviera in black or red just for an example of what they look like done up. the famous movie Actor Danny Trejo (pictured) owns the black 1965 riviera
transport can be arrange at your expense if you need a quote please give me your suburb and postcode.
The Luxurious ’65 Buick Riviera Boasted Muscle Car Features
The Riviera is not only a muscle car, but a luxury American GT. And 1965 is a particularly good year since it's the only one with the clam shell design for the headlights.
As the story goes, General Motors wanted a slice of the Ford Thunderbird pie and put legendary designer Bill Mitchell on the job. His vision was quite different from the Electra coupe that sat in Buick dealerships at that moment and was supposed to resemble European exotics.
Inspired by the razor-edged roof, rear deck and sides of Rolls-Royce of that time. Meanwhile, Ferraris of that era inspired the front end. The first-generation Riviera was only built for three model years but is considered to be the start of the personal luxury era.
It had a slightly longer wheelbase than the Thunderbird but was lighter. Initially, the standard engine was the 325 hp 401 "Nailhead V8 (6.6-liter) hooked up to the unique 'Twin Turbine' automatic transmissions. Later, they also offered a 7-liter option.
On the 1965 model, the headlamps were vertically arranged and hidden behind clamshell doors in the leading edges of the fenders. This was the way the Riviera was originally intended to look. The non-functional side scoops between the doors and rear wheel arches were integrated into the chromed bumper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmc-7Lx-ug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-BciWALF1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBqSNv9v-ww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGNgxIjYIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALW-cS5ewsg
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This 1965 Buick riviera is really straight and fairly solid but does have some minor rust this car is an easy resto. the car spent all its life in Los Angeles,
you could leave the paint the way it is if you wanted that patina look. actually looks great.
the photos of the car is current and the photos reflects the true condition of the car.
the 65 riviera will come with approximately $8000 worth of new and used parts. including a new custom black with red stitching upholstery with R embroidery for Riviera and very nice hubcaps. new parts hood mascot, lock key set, brakes and brake master with booster, scuff plates, carpet, headlining, wood grain dash/console, rubber trunk mat, full weatherstripping, dash pad and much more,
the engine (401 nailhead) and transmission was removed serviced and painted and then installed in the car but needs some connections to fire it up. both are in good working order when it was in car before.
these models are very sort after and have a very strong demand, prices have been climbing, great investment for a collector.
last 2 pictures is of a 1965 riviera in black or red just for an example of what they look like done up. the famous movie Actor Danny Trejo (pictured) owns the black 1965 riviera
transport can be arrange at your expense if you need a quote please give me your suburb and postcode.
- Date Listed:04/06/2023
- Last Edited:04/06/2023
- Condition:Used
- Warranty:No
- Model:Riviera
- Make:Buick
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