Hazdaz Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 hours ago, XframeFX said: Naw, it's stuck there. Back during the 2008 financial crisis it was ABOVE Par. Could've, would've, should've. On another note. There were two 1st generation Rivieras at BJ Westworld this week. With all the rain here in the dessert (typo on purpose), a car cover on a full custom '64 (bump for hood ornament and side scoops). The other was a 1963 long term family owned. Will follow-up on them: 👍 That is an absolutely beautiful color combo inside and out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/26/2024 at 6:49 AM, Hazdaz said: That is an absolutely beautiful color combo inside and out. SOLD for $30,800 at Barrett-Jackson this week. I find "no-reserve" a nail-bighter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Not bad for one with wagon wheels and rubber bands for tires, a foot off the ground! Seemed like it was not all that highly optioned either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Three more at Barrett-Jackson, the 3rd being a 6-Figure 1965 Riviera GS. Two having 2X4 intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) The Riviera GS, last 1st Generation Riviera at last week's Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2024. (if there were 2nd generation Rivieras and Boatails, I didn't see any). https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1965-BUICK-RIVIERA-GRAN-SPORT-272982 $132K: Edited January 31 by XframeFX . (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 (edited) On 1/10/2024 at 11:41 PM, XframeFX said: The power vent windows are very rare I would like to say the wiring route for the power vent windows are not good. I can read a wiring schematic good enough to realize this was an after thought design. For the well versed electric wiring minded gent probably no big deal. I sold the wiring harness for the power vent windows and I was not impressed with the design. Edited February 1 by Turbinator (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) My "new to me" 65 Gran Sport. I have paid for it, but it hasn't been picked up by the shipper yet, but I am still considering it mine now. :>) This car was a frame off restoration, started the work 1992, finished in 2000 (two different shops). Same owner since 1986 or so. Numbers and colors matching. Fully factory loaded with nearly every option that was available. Sold new in Evansville IN, and that is where I purchased it from. Was listed on Facebook Marketplace. Needs a little freshening up again, but very good bones and real nice looking car. I hope to be able to see it in person soon, lol. Edited February 23 by cjp69 (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deanoko Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Looks great! Did they throw in the factory radio? I was lucky to have AM/FM pushbutton still in my 22 option special order 64. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 26 minutes ago, Deanoko said: Looks great! Did they throw in the factory radio? I was lucky to have AM/FM pushbutton still in my 22 option special order 64. Thanks. No, he didn't save the radio, but I can find one easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 64, but should look similar: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 hours ago, cjp69 said: Evansville is a good place to buy a car from, the weather is mild. I have a Riv which came out of Evansville and it is very clean. Did you buy the car from John Moore? Tom Mooney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 15 hours ago, 1965rivgs said: Evansville is a good place to buy a car from, the weather is mild. I have a Riv which came out of Evansville and it is very clean. Did you buy the car from John Moore? Tom Mooney No, seller's name was Robin. Thanks, Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Triple black '65 Riviera GS Super Wildcat -- what's not to like...? Beautiful car; enjoy it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, EmTee said: Triple black '65 Riviera GS Super Wildcat -- what's not to like...? Beautiful car; enjoy it! that was what I was thinking too, so I had to buy it. Once I get it next to my red one I will figure out which one I like better and what my next steps are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/23/2024 at 4:54 PM, Deanoko said: 64, but should look similar: That is a 64, you can tell by the accessory/courtesy light/antenna plate but the knobs on the radio are from a 1965. Apparently the radios are the same, only the knobs are different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 41 minutes ago, RivNut said: That is a 64, you can tell by the accessory/courtesy light/antenna plate but the knobs on the radio are from a 1965. Apparently the radios are the same, only the knobs are different. Good eye Ed Tom Mooney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I never realized they were 65 knobs. (This is doubly strange because the car had a 65 overhead switch panel when I bought it) They even have the fader wire for my 2 speakers. All are in perfect condition. I need to find the same thing in 63/64 style. All the ones I see on line are pitted, broken crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 The panel in the car is a 64. In ‘65, the “lables” for each accessory were separate and screwed onto the panel with the proper switch. Here is a picture of a 1965 radio in the dash. The “labels” for the antenna and courtesy light are separate with the switch. Put them in any position you want. If the owner of this care desired, he could swap places for these two switches. You will also notice that the trim around the radio is black as is the rest of the dash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 8 hours ago, Deanoko said: I never realized they were 65 knobs. (This is doubly strange because the car had a 65 overhead switch panel when I bought it) They even have the fader wire for my 2 speakers. All are in perfect condition. I need to find the same thing in 63/64 style. All the ones I see on line are pitted, broken crap Sometimes our cars are not as "original" as we would like to think. 60 years is a long time ... Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Well, it did also have a 65 LT code 401 and switch pitch under the hood, so there are plenty of historical unknowns. Maybe he sold his 425 to the USAF... 😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 That's a bunch of red. Claret Mist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 5 minutes ago, Deanoko said: That's a bunch of red. Claret Mist? Deanoko, it is a repaint. I have no problem pointing out the color may have a tad bit of orange. The think the orange throws the color as “ wrong.” I do not worry nor will I repaint. Only sharp eyes and guys like us will notice, if at all. The color is known as “ Grenada Red.” Thank you for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 10 hours ago, Turbinator said: The color is known as “ Grenada Red.” Not to be confused with Red Grenada... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Mine is a 64, but the color appears to be VERY Similar. I imagine they renamed colors year over year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Deanoko said: Mine is a 64, but the color appears to be VERY Similar. I imagine they renamed colors year over year. Dean, your car is maroon. Bob`s car is red...two different colors entirely. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Lighting is everything. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) I cannot find what I did with it, but I was given the tweaked formula for Claret Mist that the Best in Show 1964 was painted by the guy who was the tech advisor for the ROA. Sorry but I cannot remember his name off hand. But he tweaked the original color enough to really make that car’s paint pop. I don’t think the pictures for ROA meets go back far enough in the Riview to have a picture of that car. In the sun, the car was brilliant. Edited February 26 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Our eyes as they age, at least mine, see things differently as our judgement sees things different. Viewing different shades of powder coat material drives me over the edge. I dare say the descriptive paint codes of yesteryear matching the written color description of the car saves our bacon. It was funny when a gent mentioned he had an original brochure in outstanding condition showing the 63 Riviera air filter holder. The gent maintained the color on his 60 year old brochure was accurate. I took exception and asked if the paper brochure had not faded over 60 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I’ve found that different computer monitors show the same pictures in different shades. I had a full sized monitor connected to a laptop. I could look at the same picture on each and the color on each would show up in different shades. Nothing but the naked eye will give you the true color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/26/2024 at 3:39 PM, RivNut said: I cannot find what I did with it, but I was given the tweaked formula for Claret Mist that the Best in Show 1964 was painted by the guy who was the tech advisor for the ROA. Sorry but I cannot remember his name off hand. But he tweaked the original color enough to really make that car’s paint pop. I don’t think the pictures for ROA meets go back far enough in the Riview to have a picture of that car. In the sun, the car was brilliant. I believe that was Carl Blackard’s car. He had his own paint and body shop and did some work for me. Nice guy and very knowledgeable. I miss him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Thanks for jolting my memory, Steve. I too miss conversations with Carl, he was an amazing source of information. My car is finally getting to the paint stage after replacing all the brake stuff and anything and everything that is rubber. It will get painted a Claret color as well - from a Lexus color chart - Claret Mica. I’d post a picture of the color but every picture of it shows up differently depending on the lighting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/25/2024 at 12:42 AM, RivNut said: You will also notice that the trim around the radio is black as is the rest of the dash. So, My '63 is an early production and does not have ribbed paneling on the instrument panel. It does however have that leatherette treatment for the radio and console. With the dashboard bare, it would be easy to continue with the same leatherette on the whole dashboard like the '65s which I regard as killer. But, in doing so, the current visual impact of that black treatment flowing from the radio down the center will be lost? The '65s contrasts that black instrument panel with wood grain flowing down the center from the radio and thus maintaining that impact. Best to leave my '63 dashboard alone. Here is the Glove Box Door with a bit of the radio plate on the left: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Correction, the '65 radio plate is black. Some have changed it to wood grain when replacing the console trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 All 1963s, custom and standard interiors, had black vinyl on the console, from top to bottom. In 1964, standard up interior cars replicated the 1963s; custom interior cars had the 1/4 sawn walnut top to bottom. In all 1965s, the radio surround was black but the rest of the console pieces were 1/4 sawn walnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 64 deluxe interior - radio face plate INSIDE the oval chrome trim: Mine is black. Outside is the walnut. Kosher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 All radio face plates are black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 minutes ago, RivNut said: All radio face plates are black. The term "all" is always dangerous! Lol.... Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I'm proud to belong to a group where so many have figured out how to get their glove box doors to latch flush! I had to create a little metal doubler plate to firm everything up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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