Guest BIGRIV Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm wondering if there are any companies out there that are planning on making a 1:18 scale 66 or 67 Riv in the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I was doing some consulting work for the guys at Hiway 61 when they were going through the R&D to make a '63 Riviera. They'd already done a '64 so there wasn't going to be that much to change. I took a bunch of pictures and scaled them for their prototypes. I hadn't heard from them for a while so I called and was told that the '63 had been dropped because they hadn't sold enough preorders to their large vendors. I've heard nothing for a couple of years of anyone coming out with any new Rivieras in the 1:18 scale.If there's not a big demand for a large community of buyers, the cars don't get made.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGRIV Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 ! Thank you for the reply Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've got a 1:18 scale 71 Riv and I've seen 1:18 64s. I don't remember hearing anything about making 66 or 67s in 1:18 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have never fully understood the logic behind certain cars being chosen to be replicated by the various manufacturers in any scale - while I'm sure they have definite reasons for choosing some cars, some diecast renderings defy all logic. Hopefully, someday we'll get to see additional Rivieras available in 1/18 scale ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGRIV Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Amen Randy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 75RivGS Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have never fully understood the logic behind certain cars being chosen to be replicated by the various manufacturers in any scale - eI'm sure they hle !that's why I was really surprised a model of the 74 LeSabre is available now...nice car but I Cimagine vendors would have choosen another more popular model...still I hope Father Cristmas will be good for me this year and have the LeSabre as a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RivyRob Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 hey allI have 2 1966 (one i made, the other is still in the box) Riv Models and 3 1969 still in the box....as soon as I saw it I bought it---the other 2 were gifts. But they are not 1:18 they are 1: 25 scale.They are made by AMT. the 69 has an optional front end and interior, wheels(2 sets) and tires dash boards2 amazing amount of combinations possible. the other front end resembles a 67 while the other interior guages also resemle a 67 . It has 2 air cleaners ---one like a fry pan the other a 67 star wars air cleaner. cant wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGRIV Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 What's up RivyRob, hows it going? Are those models you are referring to diecast?...You should post a couple pics of your rides, I'd like to check them out. (the ones you drive) haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 AMT made 1/25 Riviera promo models of the '66-'68 model years. They made kits of the '64-'65. The only 1/18 die casts are of the '64 and '71 as previously mentioned. There is a 1/18 '66 Toronado that's a really nice model so maybe there's hope for a '66-'67 Riviera some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kozaka Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 i would love to get a model of a 71 riviera so hard to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGRIV Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 i would love to get a model of a 71 riviera so hard to find I got my 71 at the world of wheels "swap meet" vendors a few years back. I do still see them available on line tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Ya'll need to expand your searches to somewhere besides under your beds.http://www.amazon.com/Buick-Riviera-Diecast-Model-Black/dp/B001NO7QUEI'm not saying this to be disrespectful, but I typed "diecast riviera 1:18" in Google and this was the first item that popped up. It took me all of 30 seconds.There are four other vendors listed at the bottom of this listing - a bronze with brown vinyl top, another black one, two red ones, and white with tan top. Take your pick. Prices are decent too. If I'm correct, Mat Ying was the only company that produced a 1:18 boattail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kozaka Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 i found the die cast but i like to find one i can put to gether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 There was no promo or kit made of the Boattail Riv, although I have not checked Modelhaus or one of the other companies that make resin models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 There's an older gentleman here in the Kansas City area (Raytown to be exact) who carved a 1/25 scale model of a boattail. It look really good. He also carved one as a convertible with a tonneau cover over the back seats. It would have been quite a car if it were really built to full size. Can you imagine a two seat boattail car as big as a Riviera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kozaka Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RivyRob Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi All,Just to clarify, both '66 and '69 are 1/25 and are kits that you put together yourself.Made by AMT. You also have to paint the body's too. Take Care All Enjoy Your Rivy's Merry Christmas to All Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RivyRob Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 What's up RivyRob, hows it going? Are those models you are referring to diecast?...You should post a couple pics of your rides, I'd like to check them out. (the ones you drive) haha Hi Michael (BIGRIV);Things are well. As soon as I can figure out my new phone and how to download pics to my computer, I will do that, though nothing much to see as now they both need to be redone, well my '67 GS was bought needing restoration.Merry Christmas to you and everyone else.RivyRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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