Mr Riviera Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) http://www.autobidmaster.com/carfinder-online-auto-auctions/lot/23556253/COPART_1965_BUICK_RIVIERA_SALVAGE_CERTIFICATE_SAN_BERNARDINO_CA/ Edited August 17, 2013 by Mr Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Ouch! I like the summary that says the "actual cash value is $17,000, and the cost of repair is $0."Is there anything that is left on this car that would be of value?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I am sure there is - I do not know the car myself , I dont think , the link was sent to me by a friend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Man,That gives me the Hebejeebies..... I was going to say something like "it'll buff right out", but I don't think this had a good ending.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 OK Riviera people: I checked this out several days ago. I routinely do a search for 1963 (4&5) Buick riviera salvage. There is always something that pokes through that's not on the traditional radar.What I did notice? Copart's oppressive price structure. If the car brings $125 there are $325 worth of fees. The auctions rouined the entire auto industry. You'd think that with more cars on the ground and a bigger population it would be somewhat profitable for dealers. The corporate auction mentality has changed the auto industry as bad as the American media has created the addiction to it's propaganda. There are so many people scrambling and rambling for every little morsel of money hustling cars....I'm glad I'm out of the business. For Riviera People.....if you want an old Riv you have to wade through a large and toxic amount of flippers. For me, grinding is a total waste of energy. Thanks for hearing me vent. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I wonder how it could have been damaged soooo much. Train, Freightliner, fell out of a cargo plane, multi car chain chain reaction accident ............... anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wow that really took a hard hit. Note the biohazard stickers! If driver survived they were lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Is there anything that is left on this car that would be of value?EdLooks like you could save the "Riviera" emblem on the LF fender.Maybe the wheels, probably 71 or later models though.Not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks like you could save the "Riviera" emblem on the LF fender.Maybe the wheels, probably 71 or later models though.Not much else.I could use the chrome center a/c vent, lol,, but I think it probably be bad Karma to take a part from that car........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks like it was rear ended by a semi, or a freigt train - sad ending for a nice looking car !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wow, that was certainly a BRUTAL hit. As Jason said, if the occupant or occupants survived, it would be a miracle. Sad to look at.I wish we knew more to the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sad to look at. I wish we knew more to the story.I'd rather not know, I'll just keep happy thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wow, that was certainly a BRUTAL hit. As Jason said, if the occupant or occupants survived, it would be a miracle. Sad to look at.I wish we knew more to the story.As it turns out the owner of the car is a customer of mine . I just talked to him on the phone and I was so glad to hear his voice . There were three people in the car - my customer and two male friends - all made it but major injuries . My customer spent a month in the hospital - happened on the freeway - southbound on IS 15 at 3am . He was rear ended from a high speed car and pushed into another lane and another car . I think he was going around 70 when he was hit . The other driver made it as well , walked away from the scene and Highway Patrol found him . My guy was life -flighted to the Hospital - major head wounds - he doesnt remember much as to what happened . Jaws of life cut him out of the car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Wow Dick, that sounds crazy. Glad to hear they survived at least. I know we all love these old cars, but they certainly were not engineered like modern cars when it comes to crash worthiness.BTW, looks like the drivers fender is still useable. Edited August 21, 2013 by Rob J (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 What did this car sell for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 What did this car sell for??Dont know - sold today I guess . Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I think the car was worth 600-800 dollar range. I spotted a few things on it. I would have gone to around $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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