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FS or Trade: 1966 Buick Riviera GS V8 Nailhead


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1966 Buick Riviera GS, Artic White, 77K miles, 4bbl Quadrajet carb, 401ci (6.6L) V8 Nailhead Engine (325HP 445TQ) Power steering, power brakes, power windows (front and rear), power antenna, RWD with 3.42 limited slip differential, 3-speed TH-400 switch pitch transmission, 15” Buick ralley wheels, front Strato Bench, am/fm stereo radio with front and rear speaker. New water pump, new belts, new brake booster, new brake master cylinder, oil and oil filter, air filter. Car is running and does drive, currently using as a daily drive during warm summer time. I removed all oxidation from paint and is in good condition for being a 43 year old car. I am selling car to financé a start up business. If interested or if you have questions please email elboricua75@hotmail.com NO CHECKS, NO SHIPPING, NO 3RD PARTY VENDORS, CASH ONLY. Car sold AS-IS. Asking $3500 or OBO. Car located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Cons: Interior dash pad has 3 cracks, door panels need to be re-upholstered, driver side seat seam ripped, and left rear interior pillar cardboard need to be replaced. Car does have usual Riviera rust around rear wheel weels and window A-pillar.

Update Car will not turn on, replaced with new battery but will not turn over, car ran till 9/01/09. Possible starter issue, i have reduced price from $4000 to $3500 due not starting.

Open to trades, let me know what u have.

Click on link to see additional pictures: http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff279/Dre-SRT-4/Riviera/Riviera%20Panels/

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If the engine in this car is truly a 401, then it's not the original engine. ALL '66 Rivieras were equipped with the 340 hp 425 (7.0 liter) motor. To check to see if it's truly the original engine, the stamped (not cast) numbers on the machined surface of the block behind the thermostat housing should match the VIN for the car. The engine code for '66 425s' will be M ('66) W (425) unless it's the MZ, super wildcat option.

Note: the 401 had a torque rating of 445 lb./ft. and the 425 had a torque rating of 465 lb./ft.

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I did all the research and it is a JT413 1963 401ci nailhead. one of the prior owners swapped it out. I have correct the TQ number.

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Dre,

I scanned Page 2-2 of my '63 Buick Chassis Service Manual for you. In the right hand column under Series 4600-4700-4800 the only engine available was the JT. Check it out:

Max. Brake HP, Bare engine - @ RPM = 325 @4400 rpm.

Engine Torque (lbs.-ft. @ RPM) = 445 @ 2800

Look at the decal on any 401 T engine and take a guess as to why it's called a

"Wildcat 445"

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You are right and that is what i have listed above:

JT413 1963 401ci (6.6L) V8 Nailhead 325HP/445TQ "Wildcat 445"

This information was found on teambuick.com reference section.

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do you still have it...jgallu@gmail.com

I scanned Page 2-2 of my '63 Buick Chassis Service Manual for you. In the right hand column under Series 4600-4700-4800 the only engine available was the JT. Check it out:

Max. Brake HP, Bare engine - @ RPM = 325 @4400 rpm.

Engine Torque (lbs.-ft. @ RPM) = 445 @ 2800

Look at the decal on any 401 T engine and take a guess as to why it's called a

"Wildcat 445"

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do you still have it...jgallu@gmail.com

I scanned Page 2-2 of my '63 Buick Chassis Service Manual for you. In the right hand column under Series 4600-4700-4800 the only engine available was the JT. Check it out:

Max. Brake HP, Bare engine - @ RPM = 325 @4400 rpm.

Engine Torque (lbs.-ft. @ RPM) = 445 @ 2800

Look at the decal on any 401 T engine and take a guess as to why it's called a

"Wildcat 445"

The 425 in 1963 was introduced in Dec. of '62, too late for 425 info to be entered into the chassis manual. The 425 for '63 was coded JW and came with a 465 Wildcat decal on the breather. 2,901 units were delivered with a 425.

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