RivNut Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I thought that Esso put the tiger in your tank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 62 years old.... 65 Riviera, 67 Corvette coupe, and 70 Chevy pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 51 years old..... 63 Riviera and 66 Chrysler 300. I‘m 5 years with the Riviera and the Chrysler 300 was my First US car 18 years ago. Had some old Opel before. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Here's a pic of the opel... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Along with pics of the Riv in progress... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 hours ago, mp67riv said: Here's a pic of the opel... Oh yes, that is a nice Opel Manta. The European versions did not had the big bumpers. I had an 1971 Opel Rekord 1.9 Liter four banger. Unfortunately no picture on my iPad. Had it converted to 3.0 liter I6 with 5 Speed transmission from a later 1989 Opel Senator. It did run like hell 🙂 Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc65riv Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm 71 but feel like 30 when I'm drivin my 65 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY64RIVIERA Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm 36 and I am on my second 1964 Riviera. I owned my first one 12 years ago when I was 24. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivman Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, MY64RIVIERA said: I'm 36 and I am on my second 1964 Riviera. I owned my first one 12 years ago when I was 24. Just curious, did your new addition come from North Carolina? I’m kind of wondering because it looks like one that a member here in NC owned. A very nice couple we lost touch with a few years ago. Nice looking Riv. Edited March 4, 2019 by Rivman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY64RIVIERA Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Yep. This is the same car. I wish I had more information surrounding the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 1:14 AM, mp67riv said: Along with pics of the Riv in progress... Great color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garysriv Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 1:10 AM, mp67riv said: Here's a pic of the opel... That thing is killer! Automatic or manual? Contact me when ready to sell (but not to soon-gotta make some space). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 69 own 63 Riviera. Groucho Marx said, “ You are not as old as you feel, you are as old as the woman you feel.” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 7:39 PM, Garysriv said: You've got an Opel Manta?! I love those, have been looking at them lately. I had a Manta Rallye about 35 years ago. Can You post a pic? Its a 4 speed stick...and has a factory sunroof...cool little ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garysriv Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 11 hours ago, mp67riv said: Its a 4 speed stick...and has a factory sunroof...cool little ride! Very cool! I thought all Luxus were automatics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usbear2009 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 68. I've had 7 Rivieras: (4) 63s (2) 67s (1) 68 However, my daily driver is a 2018 VW Tiguan. Usually only have VW and Riviera...except for a 66 Toronado I never should have purchased. 63s are by far my favorite. I have a 67 now. Edited March 11, 2019 by usbear2009 A little more thought. (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65VerdeGS Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, usbear2009 said: ...except for a 66 Toronado I never should have purchased. Just curious, why was your '66 Toro a bad purchase? I owned a '68 Eldorado for 20 years, which is mechanically similar to the Toronados of the same vintage. I sold it a few years ago to buy a '67 Corvette. My Eldo was reliable. It was rare in that it had every factory option, including leather bucket seats and console. A bit strange, as the shifter remained on the steering column! I always worried about the front wheel bearings going bad as these were only used in the '66-68 Toros and "67-68 Eldos. As such they're hard to find and very expensive. Some guys swapped out the front spindles from the '69 on up cars to get around the problem, as the design was changed to use different less expensive bearings. The front end of those cars was built like a tank. And they drive like one too. One magazine writer described it as "the battle between the immovable object and the irresistible force." I always remembered that quote as an apt description of the car's handling. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 8:41 PM, Rivman said: Just curious, did your new addition come from North Carolina? I’m kind of wondering because it looks like one that a member here in NC owned. A very nice couple we lost touch with a few years ago. Nice looking Riv. 63 Red Riviera with a valiant effort to get the car clean. Turbinator 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 No sir, my car came from a dealer in Manitowoc WS. The Black Riv above the Red Riv belongs to another collector. I bought mine 2016 May. The car was solid; however, on going maintenance was deferred. So although the car ran it needed replacement .... battery, alt, regu, steering box, shocks, exhaust system, tune up, radiator, electronic choke, rear tail lights, turn signal repair. The wanted to replace/update was AC, all new interior, trunk kit, tires, AM radio cleaned and reset to allow mp3, replacement 6x9 ohm matched rear speaker. DashTop replacement that surprisingly turned out good. I had paint matched from the interior for the DashTop. Had the engine bay and the engine painted and some bubble rust fixed. i could go on, but the car has to perform and look a certain way for me to be content. The car is no trailer queen nor a hot rod. Just an attempt to get the car back to as original as possible without being stupid expensive. Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usbear2009 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 8:21 PM, 65VerdeGS said: Just curious, why was your '66 Toro a bad purchase? I owned a '68 Eldorado for 20 years, which is mechanically similar to the Toronados of the same vintage. I sold it a few years ago to buy a '67 Corvette. My Eldo was reliable. It was rare in that it had every factory option, including leather bucket seats and console. A bit strange, as the shifter remained on the steering column! I always worried about the front wheel bearings going bad as these were only used in the '66-68 Toros and "67-68 Eldos. As such they're hard to find and very expensive. Some guys swapped out the front spindles from the '69 on up cars to get around the problem, as the design was changed to use different less expensive bearings. The front end of those cars was built like a tank. And they drive like one too. One magazine writer described it as "the battle between the immovable object and the irresistible force." I always remembered that quote as an apt description of the car's handling. Cheers, The rear end is totally rusted out. I"m not sure it's fixable. However, it does have a strong engine and transmission. The brake system had to be completely replaced; the lines, etc were rotted as is portions of the body. The Eldorado is a gorgeous car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDrummer55 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 65 with a 72 Riv... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moran75 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 52 with a ‘65 whats rather average ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 74 next month. Check my signature block for Rivieras. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 62 with a ‘64 bought in ‘80... And yes, it’s a survivor with a tiger still in the tank... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Almost 75 with a '64 Riv. I bought new. A '68 Wildcat which is one of two have had since '77 which is a car I've known since new as I went to the dealer with the lady who bought it back in 67 to order it. Red with white interior with white vinyl roof. 22K. My Dad's '72 Skylark which he bought new in '72. '61 Lesabre 4dr. hdtp. from Tx. that came as an A/C delete car. Means it has ALL the A/C stuff but no A/C. has 50K miles. A Cobra kit car I've had since '91 with 4Kmiles. Tom T. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 3/3/2019 at 12:10 AM, mp67riv said: Here's a pic of the opel... Love the Opel! Although the earlier model had more handsome bumper treatment. Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUGMAN Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 55 and I have 63 and 65 Rivs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Nice pair of 1st generation bookends! What kind of wire wheels do you have on your '65? They look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, RUGMAN said: 55 and I have 63 and 65 Rivs That 65 is in my favorite color for these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelj Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Age 44, Riviera is a 64. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsumbody Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Just turned 58 I have a 63 Riviera first buick for me learning it as I go. Wiring is taking a long time. Seems most of the old cars I get are hard to get parts for not alot of reproduction parts either. Owned 55 chevy pick up 59 chevy 2 door biscayne 1948 Plymouth business coupe 69 vw bug. In the 80's except the VW there were tons of parts. Edited April 5, 2023 by Tsumbody Picture 63 Riviera (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Just re-found this thread! Last time I looked was in 2019. 71.5, just retired. No Rivs, but have liked their looks since the first one I saw (in the town where I live) in '63. There have been NO bad-design Rivieras, in the rwd versions, to me. Good to see so many well-preserved cars, with some younger owners. NTX5467 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 66 with a 65 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) First time seeing this post. Age 66. Had my 1963 silver 401 since 1979 or, was it 1980? Traded a 1967 Cutlass convertible for it. I saved it (the Riviera), what did I do? Retired at 65. I have another total project. One of them will have to go! Was hoping to make 2023 BCA Natn'l Meet in Spokane. Still working on making it reliable for the trip before I commit. Edited April 7, 2023 by XframeFX (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Age 74 but no more Rivieras. I have a Reatta, though.... does that count??.... a lot of Riviera parts in a Reatta, just sayin'🤪 Edit: AND, I continue to be a faithful member of the ROA Edited April 6, 2023 by dship (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I thought I had replied to this thread previously, but apparently not. Anyway, I'll turn 65 this year with my '67 that I have owned since 2016. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'll be 46 in a couple weeks, but I got my first Riviera last October. I've been working on it ever since. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I will be 75 in September. Here I am in the summer of 1978, 29 years old. I bought the car in April of that year. Prior to that a cheapie I picked up for a couple of hundred bucks. And my first one that I bought used in 1972. I paid 1500 for that one at our local Buick dealership. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianM Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I am 45 and have a 70 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwaysonempty Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'm turning 55 in June and my '68 will turn 55 in November. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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