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- 1963 Buick Riviera
- 401ci Nailhead V8
- 4-Barrel Carburetor
- Twin-Turbine Dynaflow 2-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Bamboo Cream Exterior
- Saddle Vinyl Interior
- Front Bucket Seats
- Full-Length Center Console
- Factory Sonomatic Radio
- Model Year 1963-Only HVAC Controls
- 15" Chrome Riviera GS Rally Wheels w/ Black Insets
- Aftermarket Mufflers
- Aftermarket Radiator
- Aftermarket Valves
- Aftermarket Main & Rod Bearings
- Aftermarket Piston Rings
- Aftermarket Oil Pump
- Aftermarket Alternator
- Custom Paint Job
- Current Owner Reports Originally Arctic White Exterior
- Current Owner Reports Factory A/C Blows but Not Cold
Extras Included in the Sale
- Vehicle Documentation
- Service Manuals
The 1963 Buick Riviera marked the debut of one of Buick’s most distinctive designs, bringing a clean, pillarless personal-luxury coupe shape penned under GM styling chief Bill Mitchell and a body shell not shared with other GM models. Showing 78,406 miles, this first-year Riviera is finished in Bamboo Cream over a Saddle vinyl interior and is powered by Buick’s 401ci Nailhead V8. The car has been personalized with 15-inch chrome Riviera GS Rally wheels, aftermarket mufflers, and a custom paint job, while its cabin retains hallmark period details such as front bucket seats, a full-length center console, factory Sonomatic radio, and model-year-1963-only HVAC controls. According to the current owner, the car was originally finished in Arctic White.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1963 Buick Riviera is finished in Bamboo Cream and features a custom paint job that highlights the Riviera’s crisp body lines and long, low profile. The car rides on 15-inch chrome Riviera GS Rally wheels with black insets, giving it a subtly sportier appearance while retaining a period-correct feel. Chrome trim, frameless side glass, and the distinctive first-year Riviera proportions give the car a presence that remains instantly recognizable more than six decades later. The interior of this 1963 Buick Riviera is trimmed in Saddle vinyl and features front bucket seats separated by a full-length center console. A factory Sonomatic radio and the model-year-1963-only HVAC controls preserve the cabin’s original period character. According to the current owner, the factory air-conditioning system blows but does not currently produce cold air. The richly styled dashboard, sweeping console, and coordinated Saddle trim reflect the personal-luxury focus that helped distinguish the Riviera from more conventional Buick models of the era.
Engine
Powering this 1963 Buick Riviera is a 401ci naturally aspirated Nailhead V8 fed by a 4-barrel carburetor and paired with a Twin-Turbine Dynaflow 2-speed automatic transmission. The engine has received extensive internal work, including replacement valves, main and rod bearings, piston rings, and an oil pump, along with an aftermarket radiator and alternator. Aftermarket mufflers add a more pronounced exhaust note while retaining the big-displacement character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Together with rear-wheel drive and the smooth Dynaflow automatic, the powertrain delivers the relaxed torque-rich personality that defined the first-generation Riviera.
Inspection
The seller presents this 1984 Buick Riviera Pace Car Replica, featuring a newly installed 307ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. According to the seller, the engine has approximately 12,000 miles, while the transmission has covered around 4,000 miles. This front-wheel-drive luxury coupe retains its classic styling while incorporating several new components, including a new alternator, a refreshed front end, and a recently replaced AC compressor. The seller also notes that new tires were installed approximately 5,000 miles ago. With 89,317 miles on the chassis, this Riviera showcases aftermarket Pace Car decals, enhancing its unique appearance. Located in Indiana, this Buick offers a blend of vintage charm and modern upgrades.
Inspection
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop is pure late-1950s American excess in the best possible way, combining dramatic Harley Earl-era styling with the torque-rich character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Showing approximately 14,574 miles, this example was refurbished in the late 2000s and is finished in Dover White and Bittersweet Red over a Rust and Ivory interior. The car was later upgraded with an Air Lift Performance air suspension system. Add in power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power front bench seat, Hot Rod Air climate control, and wide whitewalls, and this Roadmaster delivers the extravagant look of a flagship ’50s Buick with a few thoughtful upgrades that make it even more enjoyable today.
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