CheezeMan Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the iconic Riviera, at the Paris Auto Show on October 4th, 1962. The '63 Riviera was called "America's Bid for a Great New International Classic Car" and was originally intended to be a Cadillac LaSalle. Prices started at $4,330 with a long options list, and production was limited to 40,000 cars, of which virtually all were sold.Here is a link to a video from this 1962 Paris Auto Show. PARIS MOTOR SHOW 1962 - British Pathé Look for the Riv around the 2:02 mark. Don't blink, only about 3 seconds of frames. I guess the Brits didn't view this iconic car the way we do! The video also has a quick view of the modern alternator being introduced as well. Hmmm... also wonder about the state of the crash-testing science at that time --- the crash-test dummy was a long time in the future from this video.Below, a photo from the Paris Auto Show and the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerRivFan Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks for posting this Chuck. Happy "Birthday" Riviera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 You guys aren`t going to believe this but today, Oct 4th, is also my birthday....guess it was just destiny! But I`m a few years older than the Riviera! Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 October 4. Truly a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Happy Birthday Riviera, we are waiting on you to come back! Tom we'll see you maybe at next years ROA meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gseago Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Happy Birt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gseago Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Happy Birthday to Tom and the Riviera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 October 4. Truly a great day!What he said !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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