JZRIV Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I was informed a week ago the beautiful 63 Riviera owned by Steve Read that won Best of Show at the Reno NV meet earlier this year was destroyed by the fires in Santa Rosa CA. I have also heard many other residents classic cars were destroyed as well. We all know material items aren't the most important when it comes to disasters but certainly we can sympathize with the loss of a beautiful car where so much owner & family sweat equity was put into it. Fortunately Steve was able to get the car to the Reno meet for all attendees to see and for the opportunity to win Best of Show. The second pic was taken of Steve and sons just before they left Reno for the trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Sorry to hear this. I could see some burned out hulks of classic cars on the news coverage and hopefully Steve had good insurance and can find another Riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh jeez. That kills me. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 This is very sad news...........Jason, am I to assume that Steve lost his home in the fires as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrex Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 This was one of the finest 1963s I ever saw. At least we have some good photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 very very sad. One thinks if a car like this survived all of these years in pristine condition, it deserves not to be hurt in its old life. Would have been better if a brand new 150 thousand dollar Porsche burned to the ground instead. Easily replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, Seafoam65 said: This is very sad news...........Jason, am I to assume that Steve lost his home in the fires as well? I am not 100% sure Winston. Since his home address was Santa Rosa it seems likely. Here is a related article https://journal.classiccars.com/201...cars-burned-california-fires-add-devastation/ Not a pretty sight Edited November 2, 2017 by JZRIV (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hard for me to cope with a loss like a prized possession and HOME. Let’s keep Steve in our thoughts and prayers. Red Riviera Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 It is very sad that a beautiful Riviera gets destroyed one that would be extremely difficult to replace almost impossible in that condition and what about the history and families attachment? I have several Rvieras in my garage and never think that something like that would ever destroy them .... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 And the 62 Wildcat in the above journal article that he literally just fully restored and had not had a chance to drive yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65VerdeGS Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A terrible loss of a fine Riviera! Unfortunately, these things happen. A local collector here lost 37 cars in a fire that consumed his storage facility. He spent a lifetime putting together his collection, and they were all gone in one night. We need to enjoy our cars - you never know when it might be the last ride! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 The house can be rebuilt the car cannot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tder1 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Here Here ! Can you build another ? YES Will it be the same? NO Very Sad Thanks for the Heads Up Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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