Highlander160 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 A legit # matching 65 GS with 46K orig miles. Needs a little love but what a car...😎 more pics below... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 For now the plan is lots of soap n water, make sure everything works. Stay tuned, it may be for sale...😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) I can see the cruise control, power windows, rear defogger, and rear arm rest, but what about other options? Edited March 21, 2023 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 GREAT color combo, nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Not often seen White Custom Interior. That would be a show stopping heart attack car with a vinyl top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Is that extra pointer in the speedometer for the cruise or speed monitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Ait, tilt, cruise, rear defog, power windows and vents, am/FM front n rear speaker, power antenna, power seat, power vacuum trunk release, tinted glass, rear armrest. I don't think there was anything else available. If I have my research right you could not get speed alert with cruise control, and the speed select was for the cruise. Purchased new by the exec secretary of a GM VP. The kool factor is off the hook...😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, gungeey said: Not often seen White Custom Interior. That would be a show stopping heart attack car with a vinyl top. I do not think a vinyl top would look good. You can go ahead and enjoy a vinyl top to your hearts content. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, Highlander160 said: Ait, tilt, cruise, rear defog, power windows and vents, am/FM front n rear speaker, power antenna, power seat, power vacuum trunk release, tinted glass, rear armrest. I don't think there was anything else available. If I have my research right you could not get speed alert with cruise control, and the speed select was for the cruise. Purchased new by the exec secretary of a GM VP. The kool factor is off the hook...😉 My 63 has the Guidematic, Twilight sentinel, four note horns, and cornering lights but I do not know if any of these were available in 1965. I really like that white interior. You are correct in what you say about the cruise and speed alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Barney Eaton said: Is that extra pointer in the speedometer for the cruise or speed monitor? That would be the needle that’s used to set the electro cruise. If the car were not equipped with cruise, then it would be the speed alert. You couldn’t have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, RivNut said: My 63 has the Guidematic, Twilight sentinel, four note horns, and cornering lights but I do not know if any of these were available in 1965. I really like that white interior. You are correct in what you say about the cruise and speed alert. It also has the auto headlights or headlight dimmer with the eye on the dash pad so yes I guess it was available. Edited March 21, 2023 by Highlander160 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Plus the ever popular wood steering wheel complete with horn bar. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Fabulous find---be patient--. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 tremendous find! Always wanted a low mile GS that was not rusted! Do you have more pictures to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Awesome car......congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Nice. She will clean up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 The white custom interior became available mid-production. The standard white interior was available from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Let's see a picture of the cowl tag! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Took her for a better ride yesterday. Holy defecation!! I was rolling hard, WFO in low gear, hit second and it started doing a full burnout...from a 40 roll! I miss that man, I really do. A little judicious tuning, I could lose my license in short order...😳 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65VerdeGS Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Highlander160 said: Took her for a better ride yesterday. Holy defecation!! I was rolling hard, WFO in low gear, hit second and it started doing a full burnout...from a 40 roll! I miss that man, I really do. A little judicious tuning, I could lose my license in short order...😳 Welcome to the Gran Sport... These things are beasts when you hit the go pedal hard!!! It'll pass almost anything - but a gas station! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65VerdeGS Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 So tell us the story - how did you find this awesome Gran Sport? How did you find out that it was bought new an exec secretary of a GM VP Exec? We love to hear stories like this, so do share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) The 2nd owner/family got it from the original owner who they knew well. They got it some time in the 70s. I heard of the car through a friend of a friend, checked it out and now it's here. Not much more to share other than it seems to have been kept up ok but shows its age. All in all though I think it's pretty special. 1st cleaning: Some chips n scratches, some typical rust below but a worthy prospect. Edited March 25, 2023 by Highlander160 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65RivProject Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Excellent find!! I'm jealous. I just bought my first Riviera ('65) and it IS a project that's going to take a lot of effort to bring her back from the brink. But it's going to be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 A rather "busy" cowl tag, no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerage Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 That is what dreams are made of... a knock out colour scheme too 👏 👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greaseball Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Nice Score!! The color combination is fantastic, too! Could you post a couple pictures of the back seat area including the package tray? What color is the headliner (post a picture to that too, please). The white custom interiors get dirty fast, but they look awesome when clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Ive had a few reach out with some interest, so here ya go. A new venture, mutually in all reality but here's a shot at it if you like; https://jalopyauctionhouse.com/index.php/product/1965-buick-riviera-grand-sport/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 wonder what the trunk looks like, and the underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander160 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Trunk isn't hateful, pretty dadgum solid. There's some rust in the cowl and floor on the left side. Trunk extensions are still solid and nice as are the lowers. Left rocker is crispy but fixable, right side is nice. And this is an intact drivable car with very little input, but it deserves to be resurrected to as new. Every option, lovely colors, irrefutable authenticity, correct carbs, whisper quiet engine (alhough the exhaust needs replaced), good to very good diecast. The interior will clean up and it's all still soft and supple so no worries. Body has had some minor repairs over the years but nothing that screams "Oh my god!", just some fixing. Not some mudded up restoration, a natural and complete real GS that begs to be done. Click my link and check it out. No, I will not disclose my reserve. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 That's a nice presentation. There's always gonna be guys with deep pockets that want cars like this. Y'all seem to be quite experienced. I'm gonna guess that it will bring mid 30's. A great car to either blow apart or just knock a few rough edges off and enjoy like that. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 To me, that car deserves a 'sympathetic restoration'. Fix the issues and do it in a way that preserves and blends-in with the original surroundings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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