MrEarl Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Low mileage GS https://www.berlinermotorcars.com/details/used-1965-buick-riviera/43057154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Mr. Earl, YOU NEED TO BUY THIS CAR FOR RITA !!!!! I would buy it, but I can't get out of my driveway. Three feet of snow and 60MPH winds now. Check book is safe for now. Mike in frozen Colorado Edited March 14, 2019 by FLYER15015 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Rear emblem is from a `66 Skylark Gran Sport grille and the emblem on the passenger side front fender is in the wrong place. I`m not claiming that the pedigree of the car is not as advertised based on these observations but....just sayin`.... White custom trim is one of the lowest production trims because it was added mid-year. IF it is an original Gran Sport and IF the exterior color and trim are original, this is a very unusual car. Better pics would be nice in this price range, Tom Mooney Edited March 14, 2019 by 1965rivgs (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Tom, I understand, this was sent out from the Dixie Chapter and just thought I'd post it here. here is the letter that accompanied it. This is my brother-in-law's 1965 Buick Riviera GS. It's a black beauty with an off-white interior. He has owned it for more than 35 years and restored it to what you see, Sadly, his health is failing and he needs to sell the car. This is one of 2300 produced with the 425 "Nailhead" V-8 with DUAL 4bbl. carbs. The odometer reads 58,000 miles. The car has the long console with the rear armrest, giving the impression of 4 bucket seats. There are 5 Buick 'mag" wheels, including the fullsize spare. Much has been done, including new suspension and tires less than 4 years ago. This car has power seats, power windows, and power antenna. The real wood veneer has also been re-done. Full disclosure items : The car has manual vent windows (instead of power vent windows, although the "regular" windows are powered). The cruise control is present but not currently functioning. The remote trunk release is present, but not currently functioning. Highlight item : The famous "clam shell" headlamps are fully functioning ! The car is currently with a consignor in Dania Beach, FL. Here is the link: https://www.berlinermotorcars.com/coupe-for-sale-B100011 Please spread the word with all the car folks we know. I appreciate the help, Jon Goff 678-230-5551 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 8 hours ago, 1965rivgs said: Rear emblem is from a `66 Skylark Gran Sport grille and the emblem on the passenger side front fender is in the wrong place. I`m not claiming that the pedigree of the car is not as advertised based on these observations but....just sayin`.... White custom trim is one of the lowest production trims because it was added mid-year. IF it is an original Gran Sport and IF the exterior color and trim are original, this is a very unusual car. Better pics would be nice in this price range, Tom Mooney Tom , Good catch ! Noticed the rear emblem first and then noticed the right side emblem( Gran Sport ) too far to the rear , Bought a early 65 years ago from the original owner that had both sets of emblems mounted in the correct place . He said he couldn't see the small ones and had the dealer install the later large emblems in the summer of 65 Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 9 hours ago, FLYER15015 said: I would buy it, but I can't get out of my driveway. So wait a couple of weeks for the weather to clear, and add the Riviera to your collection! Springtime snows can't deter a determined Riviera man--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: So wait a couple of weeks for the weather to clear, and add the Riviera to your collection! Springtime snows can't deter a determined Riviera man--- I've had my '65 Riv. bought one in '70 and took a vacation from Iowa to California and back, = 9MPG. Once burned...........you know the rest. Been a Lincoln Towncar man ever since. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 5 hours ago, FLYER15015 said: I've had my '65 Riv. bought one in '70 and took a vacation from Iowa to California and back, = 9MPG. Once burned...........you know the rest. Been a Lincoln Towncar man ever since. Mike in Colorado Mike, There was something wrong with your car/speedo or you did the trip at 90MPH! Straight gas without any alcohol should have returned a high of 15-16 MPG at 55-60MPH and a few miles less at 65-70...but certainly not 9MPG....unless you had a 3:42 gear in it as a Gran Sport model has as standard equipment? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 55 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said: Mike, There was something wrong with your car/speedo or you did the trip at 90MPH! Straight gas without any alcohol should have returned a high of 15-16 MPG at 55-60MPH and a few miles less at 65-70...but certainly not 9MPG....unless you had a 3:42 gear in it as a Gran Sport model has as standard equipment? Tom Oh, I forgot to say, coming back from Anaheim, we had a fiberglass dune buggy body tied to the top, and another one 4 down on a tow bar behind us. Left L.A. with $20.00 cash and an American Express card. You know how few Sinclair stations there are between L.A. and Davenport, Iowa ? We left a lot of IOU's along the way. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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