Chimera Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/buick/riviera/2311443.html 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivgs Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 For that kind of money, the details should be done right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 X2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I don't get something that's supposed to be a factory-correct restoration and than has upgraded brakes and suspension. It certainly is pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Nice enough car but some liberties were taken. As a result, the term concours is a stretch. For the asking price I would at least want the upper front bumper mounted correctly. Nice color combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Aint worth nothin without the Tucson Mall 🏆 trophy. Go with the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 'Cmon Paul -- it was presented with the coveted "Philadelphia Flyers Fan Thumbs-Up" award! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5632 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Pat Curran said: Nice enough car but some liberties were taken. As a result, the term concours is a stretch. For the asking price I would at least want the upper front bumper mounted correctly. Nice color combo! Thanks for pointing that out. That is one reason I enjoy this site, I learn something all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 OK Riviera People: The yummiest 65 Riv I've seen recently was the one Steinfeld drove with George Wallace going for coffee. Perhaps that car is 40 grand. Maybe. Mitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Yes, that was a pretty car. BTW, it's Seinfeld... https://y.yarn.co/ed170c95-b47f-4aaf-a60d-64b75d376ec2.mp4?1567383990687 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, EmTee said: Yes, that was a pretty car. BTW, it's Seinfeld... https://y.yarn.co/ed170c95-b47f-4aaf-a60d-64b75d376ec2.mp4?1567383990687 Love that show. There are some newer ones on Hulu as well. He can find some unique cars and dig out some laughs. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I guess they're fishing for a buyer? No way that car is worth half that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodayguy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Probably destined for a Barrett-Jackson auction, and they are just putting a crazy price on the listing to see if anyone would bite. I agree, as a non-GS, this is beautiful but listed more than twice what it's worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Hagerty's highest auction pricing comp for a non-GS 1965 is $64,900 at (you guessed it) Barrett-Jackson. They have #1/Concours for a non-GS as $41,500. A GS in the same condition is $113,000. Maybe the seller is hoping for someone who doesn't understand the huge difference between values? Edited September 2, 2019 by J3Studio (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 It is a classic case of someone trying to re-coup their investment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pat Curran said: It is a classic case of someone trying to re-coup their investment. Bingo. But that isn't how the car hobby generally works … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Well, a true "concourse"? restoration would not only include mounting the front bumper correctly, but routing the battery cables correctly and using original type ones with spring ring connectors. Plus, a correct steering wheel, either the standard or sport, and fixing the glovebox door somehow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Don't know for sure about the 65 but in 63, bolt type battery cables. (They also need to turn the battery around.) Anyone notice the red Energy Suspension bushings on the front sway bar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Reminds me of the 4-door syndrome, where people think their 6cyl 4dr 59 Biscayne is worth the same as a 59 Impala hardtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 13 hours ago, jframe said: Well, a true "concourse"? restoration would not only include mounting the front bumper correctly, but routing the battery cables correctly and using original type ones with spring ring connectors. Plus, a correct steering wheel, either the standard or sport, and fixing the glovebox door somehow. It is a beautiful car for sure but how can you spend big bucks on a restoration and fail to use period correct hose clamps? The frost finish is also missing on the hood spear. Maybe just a preference by the owner but the sun reflecting off it at times must be blinding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 13 hours ago, RivNut said: Don't know for sure about the 65 but in 63, bolt type battery cables. (They also need to turn the battery around.) Anyone notice the red Energy Suspension bushings on the front sway bar? `65 used the bolt type cable ends in spite of the fact some popular aftermarket sources list/listed spring ring ends. I have had contact with Lectric Limited regarding same with original examples and believe they are now supplying the correct cables Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 59 minutes ago, Pat Curran said: It is a beautiful car for sure but how can you spend big bucks on a restoration and fail to use period correct hose clamps? I think taking it to a hot rod building shop for the work can get you that. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 This car also has a dash topper........for 110K it ought to have a correctly done dash pad from Just Dashes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 So if the car had all of the listed incorrect items addressed, all of you would be lining up to pay $110,000? I just don't get criticizing a car unless you are personally lining up to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 What we are saying is for that higher than the moon asking price it had better be the best one on the planet, which this car certainly is not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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