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So fire it up, crank up the air conditioning, and head to the drive in or local car show, either way you are bound to draw a crowd. Please check details and hours of operation for your retail store before you visit. Its wheelbase of 117 in 3,000 mm and overall length of 208 in 5,300 mm were 6. History of the 19661970 buick riviera clean, flowing lines marked the 1966 buick riviera as a marvelously pure example of automotive design.

Hcc customs high performance suspension with fully adjustable rear links. It has the correct 401 nailhead engine with dual carter afb 4 bbl carbs. Already a sporting suit andtie coupe, 425 inches and eight barrels could make the 1966 riviera gs a. High performance twin turbo charged 430 ci big block engine. There are 30 1964 to 1966 buick rivieras for sale today on. Riviera shared fullflo ventilation with other buicks and had the louvers on the deck lid. Perhaps the most notable styling update for the 1965 buick riviera was its concealed headlights. Now frontwheeldrive, it was still a big car, but had ample power from buick s venerable 231 cu. It would bury the speedometer with a carload of people so fast it was amazinggs 350 skylarks are also quick and fun but for a slam you into the back of the seat ride nothing. While the gs 350 appeared like the skylark custom on the inside, it had a more muscular appearance on the outside. There were no gs emblems used on the rear of the 6669 models, unlike the 65 models. The history of the original 19631965 buick riviera, buicks stylish and sporty.

I asked my wife cathy to take a look, she said her had owned one and she really twotone paint gives this riv a special look. Jul 03, 2010 that was a good article on buick history. The groundup design that debuted for 1963 was also buick s first unique riviera model, and it. See more ideas about buick riviera, buick and buick cars. Introduction to the 19661970 buick riviera howstuffworks. This is a real deal, all numbers matching 66 grand sport, which they only built 5,718 of. Unlike the midsize gs models, the riviera and wildcat gs package included a. Soon after i got it, i had the front seat redone and did a few electrical and mechanical repairs. The cars 119inch wheelbase chassis was a reardrive variant of the new perimeterframe design used by the contemporary 1966 frontwheeldrive oldsmobile toronado.

Apr 22, 2016 the 195152 buick super fourdoor riviera sedan was shorter than the roadmaster fourdoor riviera sedan. Search preowned 1966 buick riviera listings to find the best local deals. Boldboattail 1973 buick riviera in lowmileage original condition. Vintage parts for 1965 buick riviera for sale ebay. Our 1969 buick riviera gs features the 430 cid v8 which produces 360 horsepower and 475 pounds of torque. It exhibits the 19631965 look, but in a sleeker, more exaggerated form. Used 1968 buick riviera for sale with photos cargurus.

Wheelhouses were wide open after a year of skirted fenders. To save you time and money, we gathered 1966 buick riviera auto body parts of the highest. In 1966 the words riviera gs appeared on the wood trim attached to the. This is the reason why carid strives to make it as easy, comfortable and affordable as possible for you to keep your 1966 buick riviera in tip top shape. Design continuity was a factor in the development of the 1966 buick riviera. Having been recently restored and regularly serviced, our riviera run well, and has plenty of power on tap.

Here is chance to own a famous car built by the legendary kustom car builder frank derosa. This 1952 buick super riviera presents itself very nicely. On the performance side unfortunately the gs lost its two carb option and the 401 engine was dropped, so the 425, 340 hp became the only factory engine choice. Clean, flowing lines marked the 1966 buick riviera as a marvelously pure example of automotive design. The buick riviera is a saloon sedan with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power to the rear wheels. It rode a cruciform frame similar to the standard buick frame, but shorter and narrower, with a 2. The gran sport package remained available as an option. But its history also goes much deeper, as the name riviera first appeared on a buick in 1949. Buick earlydesign nailhead ohv v8, castiron block and cylinder heads displacement. I took off the ac from this riv and installed it in mine while the 67 wildcats engine was being rebuilt. The riviera gran sport was a highperformance luxury version of the buick riviera, produced from 1965 through 1975. To save you time and money, we gathered 1966 buick riviera auto body parts of the highest quality at economical prices all under one roof.

It was used to designate the new twodoor pillarless hardtop, known as the roadmaster riviera. In 2002, i blew its engine and bought a 67 wildcat parts car with the same second series 67 430 as well as a 67 riviera that was almost a twin to mine but its engine was the early 67 430. The buick riviera s 1966 425, especially with twin quads, had taken buick s nailhead v8 about as far as it could go. The gs letters on all 6669 models follow the riviera script on both sides as in riviera gs. In fact a friend of mine had one color identical to the one in the photo sadly to say it got trashed by vandals and was sold. Ext ezi glass all, power windows except vents, 4way power seats bucket 2k air conditioner. In 1953, buick switched from the fireball straighteight engine to the nailhead v8 engine.

The buick rivieras 1966 425, especially with twin quads, had taken buicks nailhead v8. The buick riviera belongs to the series 4700 range of cars from buick. The production riviera shared its bodyshell with no other model, which was unusual for a gm product. Power window, power locks, tilt steering wheel, black front bucket seats.

The original riviera doesnt command the kind of outrageous auction prices of some sixties cars. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1968 buick riviera classics for sale near you. Learn about the design decisions, development, and details of the 19661970 buick riviera. To identify, there is a gs 350 plaque on the center of the deck lid as well as the grille, door panels and rear fenders. Road signature 1971 buick riviera gs, brown with black roof 92558 118 scale diecast model toy. The 195152 buick super fourdoor riviera sedan was shorter than the roadmaster fourdoor riviera sedan. Get the best deals on buick riviera cars when you shop the largest online selection at. The grand sport is powered by the 425 cubic inch, super wildcat 465, which produces 360 horsepower and a whopping 465ftlbs. Jan 17, 2017 1967 buick riviera, owned by paul vanzella. A couple of years later, in 1951, the riviera was used to designate the super 4door sedan. In 1965, it was called riviera gran sport and the later models were still officially called gran sport but showed gs badges instead of gran sport. High performance th400 transmission with switch plate and push button stall. All vinyl foam padded seats were standard equipment and bucket seats were optional. The buick riviera is a personal luxury car that was marketed by buick from 1963 to 1999, with the exception of the 1994 model year as general motors first entry into the personal luxury car market segment, the riviera was highly praised by automotive journalists upon its highprofile debut.

Buick riviera tells the story of the buick riviera. Pick of the day would make a terrific birthday gift for someone. Dec 03, 2000 buick riviera 196378 performance portfolio clarke, r. A large car with a boattailed rear roof and window section and sweeping side sculpture greeted 1971s riviera customers. Here is an absolutely beautiful 1966 buick riviera gs 2dr ht in excellent condition inside and out. With the optional supercharger, it had 240 net horsepower 179 kw and 280 lbft 378 nm of torque. Used 1966 buick riviera for sale with photos cargurus. The buick riviera is a personal luxury car that was marketed by buick from 1963 to 1999, with. The 1966 riviera had carried over the 425cid v8 from 19631965, an engine that unbeknownst to the public had reached the end of its road. This motor features a higher compression ratio and dual four barrel carburetors and a positraction rear differential with a 3. This is a 1968 buick riviera gs sport coupe hardtop in inca silver mist and black vinyl interior. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1964 buick riviera history the b.

Personal luxury powerhouse 1966 buick riviera gs hemmings. The riviera was redesigned for the 1966 model year. Buick riviera is an automobile that has a 2 door coupe type body styled by bill mitchell ned nickles with a front mounted engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. Buick riviera boattail 1971 1972 1973 history of the. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The wellappointed riviera had a new grille, tail lamps and slightly altered rocker moldings for 1967. The groundup design that debuted for 1963 was also buicks first unique riviera model.

Mounted vertically behind ribbed grilles on the leading edge of each front fender, the grilles were split in half, and opened. The 1966 buick rivieras wheelbase grew to 119 inches with a heavy xframe. Find 1966 buick rivieras for sale on oodle classifieds. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Normal 0 false false false microsoftinternetexplorer4 1965 buick riviera we are selling this 1965 buick riviera for a client of ours. Showcasing a beautiful 1967 buick riviera gran sport that is a great color combination with matching numbers engine and transmission. It is a numbers matching example with 39,000 documented miles. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1964 buick riviera history. Buick riviera 196378 performance portfolio clarke, r. Buick riviera boattail 1971 1972 1973 history of the buick. This is a real deal, all numbers matching 66 grand. History an automobile quarterly magnificent marque book. I have a nearly mint condition 66 riviera and an 85 percent restored 68 dodge a100 pickup truck to sell. Jul 12, 2018 here is an absolutely beautiful 1966 buick riviera gs 2dr ht in excellent condition inside and out.