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Ford’s Thunderbird kicked off the personal luxury car craze, also known as the Grand Tourer. Buick jumped on the bandwagon with the Riviera in 1963. Named after the picturesque French Riviera, the nameplate would see a run until 1993, with a short resurrection from 1995 to 1999. The first-generation Riviera has also been the subject of the 2008 Croatian film Buick Riviera, about a Bosnian man and his connection with his Riviera. If you’re after a first-generation Riviera, this 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe is a fine choice, as it appears to be in great condition inside and out.
Penned by GM’s Bill Mitchell, Buick’s personal luxury car had to stand out, and stand out it did. Coke bottle styling, flowing lines, white-striped tires, and chrome wire-wheel style hubcaps all add to its timeless allure. The pale blue color further accentuates its stateliness, and for a Sixties car, the Riviera packs less chrome than you’d expect. Up front, quad headlamps are framed by buttress-esque front wings, and the Riviera emblem stands tall on the long hood. The emblem is also visible on the wheel centers, as well as in the tail lamp lenses. A plaque on the side sill informs that the coachwork, or body was done by Fisher, one of the renown names of the Sixties for coachbuilding. The interior of this 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe features low-back seats for four occupants trimmed in white leather, wood trim and a metal-effect dash. The two-spoke steering wheel features the Riviera emblem on it, and it is present across other areas of the interior as well. A plaque on the center console informs that the first owner of this car was a Mr. E. Walton. The Riviera comes with period luxury features such as climate control, cruise control and a push-button radio.
Although the Riviera was nearly 4,000lbs in weight, it was 10% lighter than the competition, hence the 465ci (7.0L) Nailhead V8 under the hood of this 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe was sufficient for some sprightly performance when new. With a reported 340hp of power, the performance figures were an impressive 8 seconds to sixty from rest, and a top speed of 115mph as tested by Motor Trend. Automatic transmission, power steering and power drum brakes were standard equipment.
- Up For Sale is Our 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe
Buick's crack at the burgeoning personal luxury car market of the Sixties, the Riviera, made its first appearance in 1963. It saw eight generations of production until 1999 when it bowed out after over 1.1 million were made. This 1964 Buick Riviera Coupe is a fine example for someone wanting to get into the Riviera lifestyle and sample true Sixties American luxury. With 54,000 miles on the clock, it's had some work done and needs a bit more as well. Thus, it's the ideal car for someone seeking a classic as well as a weekend project.
From the time Buick was introduced to the market, especially the North American market, it was known for its luxury and was marketed as a uber-premium brand. One of their more memorable and distinguishable models is the Buick Riviera, produced from 1963 to 1993 and then from 1995 to 1999 under nine distinct generations. The Riviera, marketed as a personal luxury car, gained its name from the Italian translation of coastline. Up for grabs is a late sixth-generation 1985 Buick Riviera Coupe with 122,600 miles on the odometer.
Ford’s Thunderbird kicked off the personal luxury car craze, also known as the Grand Tourer. Buick jumped on the bandwagon with the Riviera in 1963. Named after the picturesque French Riviera, the nameplate would see a run until 1993, with a short resurrection from 1995 to 1999. The first-generation Riviera has also been the subject of the 2008 Croatian film Buick Riviera, about a Bosnian man and his connection with his Riviera. If you’re after a first-generation Riviera, this 1964 Buick Riviera Sport Coupe is a fine choice, as it appears to be in great condition inside and out.
Buick’s midsize offering from 1973 to 2004, the Regal, entered the market just as the Malaise Era was getting started. So, instead of moaning about the stringent emissions and economy regulations, Buick made it a bit more upmarket than segment contenders. Then, the second generation came about in 1978, bringing with it fresh styling and a station wagon body style. Then, in 1982, the Grand National trim came out, to celebrate Buick winning the Manufacturers Cup in 1981 and 1982 for the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National. Buick proudly advertised the car as “What wins on Sunday sells on Monday”. Up for sale today is a 1985 Buick Regal Grand National, but one that’s been extensively modified. The car pushes a four-figure horsepower digit at the wheels, and the current owner proudly tells us that it does a 5.2 in the 1/8th at 131mph. Want more figures? How about an 8.4 in the quarter mile, passing the line at a staggering 161mph? Furthermore, this build has just 4,500 miles on it, and comes with some creature comforts that make it a viable regular car when required.
Cars from 1950 are getting rarer. During that time, automakers went above and beyond to produce works of art on wheels. Classic car enthusiasts know well enough that these icons are worth preserving, but there is a cost, namely convenience. That's when the topic of restoration comes up. Users can add modern amenities that make everyday life with the car more comfortable while still enjoying the nostalgia of the bygone era. This 1950 Buick Super is an excellent example of a classic that has been tastefully restored. According to reports, it has only been 2,000 miles since its full restoration.
If one were to hear the brand name Buick, what would spring to mind are some of the most impressive classic cars in history. An interesting fact about Buick is that it was among the first American automobile brands and was the company that established General Motors. It was founded more than a century ago and granted the world with fascinating automobiles that are coveted today. The Buick Special, otherwise known as the Series 40, is a model line produced by the company that was usually its lowest-priced model. In the year 1940, Buick marketed their year lineup as new and improved, and our subject, the 1940 Buick Special Series 40 Coupe, was among them.
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