This 1965 Buick Riviera was first sold in Reno, Nevada, and later spent time in California before it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. Its 401ci nailhead V8 was overhauled in 2010 and is fitted with a hydraulic camshaft, twin four-barrel carburetors, an Offenhauser intake manifold, and Sanderson headers. Shifting is through a replacement four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission that was installed in 2011. Refinished in blue over blue vinyl, the car is equipped with Dayton wire…
This 1965 Buick Riviera was first sold in Reno, Nevada, and later spent time in California before it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. Its 401ci nailhead V8 was overhauled in 2010 and is fitted with a hydraulic camshaft, twin four-barrel carburetors, an Offenhauser intake manifold, and Sanderson headers. Shifting is through a replacement four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission that was installed in 2011. Refinished in blue over blue vinyl, the car is equipped with Dayton wire wheels, concealed stacked headlights that have been converted to xenon headlamps, and an Alpine head unit linked to an amplifier and trunk-mounted subwoofer. Additional features include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, air conditioning, and cruise control.
The car left the factory finished in Arctic White and was repainted in its current shade of blue at some point under prior ownership. A xenon headlamp conversion was fitted in 2019 for the concealed stacked headlights, and additional details include a stylized “R” hood ornament, chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets. Rust is noted in some areas of the floor pan.
Knock-off 15″ Dayton wire wheels are mounted with 215/70 blueline tires. The car is equipped with a lowered ride height as well as power-assisted steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes.
The cabin houses front and rear bucket seats upholstered in blue vinyl along with matching door panels. Interior appointments include a center console with woodgrain trim as well as a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, air conditioning, and cruise control. LED dash lights have been installed, and the Alpine head unit is linked to an Eclipse amplifier and a trunk-mounted subwoofer.