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
Personal Luxury Cars have been a mainstay of much of our automotive culture, competing in the luxury space before everything went down the SUV route. This 1977 Buick Riviera was one of the formidable contenders for your money in the 70s, if you were seeking one of these machines. Coming from the fifth generation of Riviera, this car boasts a Blue Firemist Metallic paint job, a 350ci V8, and a 3-speed automatic transmission. On the inside, it offers a white four-seat interior and has received a Kenwood head unit plus a Garmin navigation display as upgrades. With just 88,711 miles on the clock, this car is currently up for grabs in Brooksville, Florida. Contact us if you’d like to purchase it.
By 1965, the Buick Riviera had firmly established itself as one of the most striking American personal luxury coupes of its time. Combining Bill Mitchell’s sharp styling with Buick’s refined powertrains, the Riviera delivered both presence and performance in equal measure. This example, a 1965 model, carries the legendary 401 cubic-inch “Nailhead” V8 paired to a smooth-shifting ST-400 3-speed automatic transmission. Showing 20,446 miles on the odometer, it has been repainted in an eye-catching orange finish and fitted with aftermarket wheels, setting it apart while still honoring the car’s bold original character.
In the Sixties, everyone wanted to get in on the Personal Luxury Car mania. Buick’s contender was aptly named the Riviera, which is Italian for coastline. The first-generation Riviera was introduced to the public in 1963, and the model would continue until 1999, spanning eight generations. Today’s 1971 Buick Riviera comes from the third generation, and has got some modern upgrades under its belt. The current owner of this San Diego-based car also reports that all receipts and invoices are available with the sale.
The Buick LeSabre was a full-size model that was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates. Introduced in 1959, it was made across eight generations until 2005. Today’s 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible is a lovely red drop-top from Rudford, Michigan and has done just 47,268 miles so far. The car packs a 3-speed automatic transmission, chrome wire wheels and even the original window sticker! And let’s not forget its large 455ci V8 up front, a symbol of luxury itself back in the day.
The 1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible represents a distinctive moment in prewar American automotive design, blending elegant Art Deco styling with the smooth, streamlined proportions that defined Buick’s entry-level luxury models of the era. While Buick was known for refinement and engineering sophistication in the 1930s, this example advances that legacy by integrating modern performance and comfort into a classic platform. Finished in Silver and fitted with a Carson-style removable top, this restomod preserves the graceful lines of the original convertible while transforming it into a high-performance cruiser that bridges prewar aesthetics and contemporary hot rod culture.
Buick’s GS or Gran Sport tag was initially applied to the automaker’s Skylark model in the Sixties, before extending to cover hot variants of the Riviera, Wildcat and Century. Choosing a GS Buick meant that you were availing yourself to some pretty impressive and giant-killing performance. Here, we’ve got a 1966 Buick Skylark GS for sale from what better place than Indianapolis! With 2,600 miles since some comprehensive work, this beast comes with a 494ci V8, a T-56 6-speed manual box, a new black interior and many more things to make this Skylark soar like an eagle.
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