Riviera63 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi, I recently purchased a Riviera sign from a local gentleman. He has been and still is a collector of automobilia for decades focusing mainly on Buick. I believe him to be quite knowledgeable. He believed this to be what was left of a sign that would have been backlit and on display at a Buick dealership. This seems to me to be a reasonable assumption. Someone over the years had slopped paint on the back which would have ruined it as far as using it again as a backlit sign. Fortunately, the paint was latex and I was able to get it off. The sign looks very nice now. I did find out by accident, almost with disastrous results, that the painted letters/Riv symbol were watercolor. I found this to be very interesting and surprised that as such, the lettering had survived all these years. What I am wondering is if anyone has any knowledge of this type of sign such as: Was it actually a dealer sign? What year(s) might it have been used? What type of case might it have had surrounding it? The sign is 12 1/2" tall, 23 1/2" across the bottom and 29 1/2" across the top. Any info/background that anyone can furnish would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I can't answer any of your questions, but whatever type of sign it is, seems rather cool. Can't say I've ever seen 1 like it before ... neat! Cort > www.oldcarsstronghearts.compigValve.paceMaker.cowValve | 1979 Caprice Classic (needs new owner)"A special kind of sunshine in a smile" __ Oak Ridge Boys __ 'Thank God For Kids' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi, Bill. Yes, that is a unique, nifty-looking Riviera sign. Congratulations on your excellent find. I'm going to toss out a thought on the vintage. I believe it could be a 1971 dealer showroom sign. This would coordinate with the introduction of the new "boattail" (did I spell that right?) Riviera design. No one could deny that certainly was a "New Look" for the Riv. Best of luck with your project. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hi John, Thanks for the input. That line of thinking makes sense. I will keep everyone posted on the progress. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Here are some pictures of the sign ready for display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Suweeet!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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