1964 Buick Riviera for sale $28,995

1964 Buick Riviera $28,995
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad
Price: $28,995
Contact: View Original Ad from Hemmings
Location: Concord, NC
Details: The 1964 Buick Riviera is one of those perfect classics. It has the cool-cruising attitude that comes from a premium nameplateand#44; a truly interesting designand#44; the best color comboand#44; and this even still has its original big 425 V8 under the hood. And so we know when you look at the obtainable priceand#44; youre going to fall in loveand#44; too.


No tailfins and minimal chrome gave the it a European flair that made the Riviera look like it was ready for the Rivera. Finished in correct code H Wedgewood Blueand#44; this one captures the sophisticated and subdued elegance of the designand#44; and allowed the many wonderful details to do the talking instead. With a professional repaintand#44; the deep luster highlights everything from extended fenders to the Coke bottle sides. Fit and finish are goodand#44; showing careful workmanship when the time came to bolt it back together. Brightwork was applied more sparingly than its 1960s contemporariesand#44; so it was used as an accent piece in places like the delicate wrap-around bumpersand#44; cool bombsight hood ornamentand#44; decorative intakes on the quarter panelsand#44; and factory wire wheels. It all looks correct and exactly how you want a well preserved classic to be presented.


The Riviera was all about providing individual luxuryand#44; and this coupe does a great job of showcasing that today. The blue interior coordinates quite nicely with the lighter exteriorand#44; and the button-top pattern on the seats and side panels are a classy design that are presented just as nicely today as in 1964. Everyone gets an individual bucket seat. Yesand#44; theres a center console not only for the frontand#44; but even the rear passengers get a stylized separation. You even have the option for added comfort with provisions for factory air conditioning. Just like the exteriorand#44; the brightwork is used for accenting instead of overwhelmingand#44; so the instrument panel is a fantastic display of elegant restraint. You get the original two-spoke steering wheel that gives you a commanding view of brushed stainless round gauge package. And just to your rightand#44; the gearshift feels like a little piece of art that reminds you that the Buick was built to be driven.


With a car this special so farand#44; its great to see the originaland#44; numbers-matching V8 under the hood. Buick knew that effortless performance was the key to the Rivieras successand#44; so they made sure that there was plenty of torque on tap to move all that sheetmetal with ease. With 425 cubic inches and an advertised 465 pounds of torque (thats the 465 in Wildcat 465and#44;) it gave this personal luxury car the ability to humble some pretty serious machinery out on the streets. The engine bay is clean and shows signs of life-long maintenanceand#44; so its great for both showing and driving. Its linked to Buicks unique Superturbine 400 three-speed automaticand#44; and we have a receipt that it was rebuilt in 1997 to keep everything shifting smoothly – even though this coupe has only averaged an ultra-low 1and#44;150 miles annually anyway. Add in power steering and the Rivieras legendary supple rideand#44; and you can easily see yourself adding plenty more miles to this vintage luxury cruiser.


Complete with the original warranty cardand#44; owners manualand#44; and maintenance recordsand#44; this is a nicely presented Buick at an unbeatable price. Its youre perfect all-around classic personal coupeand#44; and its going fast. Call now!!
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