So Good: Black-Plate 1963 Buick Riviera For Sale

June 29, 2012 ? American / Cover Stories / Inspiration ? 45 comments

This 1963 Buick Riviera is said to have belonged to one Southern California family since new and is said to be completely rust free and a magnificent driver.?Widely regarded as an?automotive design classic, the?1963-65 Riviera?represents one of the last generations?of American cars that?stood second to none on the world stage. This example appears to be a near perfect driver, with enough restoration done?to make it a turn-key beauty, yet not so original or over-restored to be stashed in a collection. Find it?here on eBay in Santa Monica California with a $25,500 Buy-It-Now.

According to the seller, the Riviera is rust free and shows no signs of being in a serious accident. It has been re-painted once, but in the original ?Granada Red? color which makes for a nice alternative to the usual shades found on 1963-65?Rivieras. The chrome is said to be in very good condition, as are the original spinner hubcaps. The weather stripping and seals are all said to be new.

The interior is said to be in very good condition overall. The seller adds that seats have been re-upholstered in factory spec. leather and are flawless. The dash appears to be in very good condition, and has to be one of the attractive dashes ever put in an automobile. At the very least, it certainly outshines anything GM would build?in the following three?decades.

The?Buick 401 V8?was replaced in the 1980s with one from a?1966 Riviera, though it still retains?the original cylinder heads. The transmission was also rebuilt, and the seller adds that the car comes with records dating back to 1963. The car is described as being magnificent to drive, with smooth shifts,?plenty of power, and?no oil leaks or overheating issues.

It is hard to argue with a 1963-65 Riviera as a classic. Stylish, beautiful, and widely regarded as a design success, it?s also comfortable without being a floating behemoth, and more than?quick enough to keep up with modern traffic. While no concours car, this example appears to be a very nice turn-key driver that should be used and enjoyed.

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