1963 Buick Riviera, 401 Wildcat, Pearl White On Red, Beautiful Driver Quality! on 2040-cars

1963 BUICK RIVIERA

Up for your bidding consideration is this 1963 Buick Riviera in the lovely pearl white on red color combination.  Originally a white car it has been changed to pearl white and the color selection is quite striking.  The interior remains red and it is original and unrestored.  It is debatable whether one should restore the interior because it has survived over 41 years but that would depend on the new owners desires and intentions for the car.  However it does show its age and a new interior would sure add a lot of pop to this legendary design.

The car sports a "Riviera Built Expressly For James Bibler" console plate that appears factory applied and I would imagine that Bibler was the original owner.  The gentleman that I purchased the car from was the owner of two '63 Riviera's and he took the better 401 Wildcat engine out of one car and had it professionally installed in this car with the better body and interior.  He also had installed a B&M shifter that works great.  The car starts easy and drives nicely down the road.  The correct drum brakes were recently serviced and it brakes extremely well.  The original Sonomatic radio is still in the car and does not work.  All the AC equipment is all there but it too doesn't work.  I have not attempted to repair the AC.  The Riviera rides on (4) new Good Year tires and I believe the wheels are original.  The windshield has had a repair done to it at some point and the workmanship was terrific as its hardly noticable.  When I purchased the Riviera I noticed some rust in the trunk.  I took the car to a restoration shop in Hot Springs, AR that specializes in classic cars and old hot rods to have them repair it and they did a great job.  The chromework is okay, but shows a bit of patina.  The bezels around the taillights should probably be replaced at some point.   A box of numerous Riviera parts (pictured) is inside the trunk which include some badges and the original shifter.

The 1963 Buick Riviera was a masterpiece of American automotive design and was the brainchild of Bill Mitchell.  Mitchell is shown in one of the pictures posing by his iconic design which is on display at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.  In a recent issue of "Automobile Magazine," September 2006, "The Design Issue," the 1963 Buick Riviera was listed as one of the 25 most beautiful cars of all time in a list that included the 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, 1937 Bugatti T57S Atlantic, 1961 Jaguar E-Type, 1937 Talbot Lago Teardrop Coupe, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split window, 1948 Cisitalia 202 Coupe, 1966 Ferrari 275GTB, 1967 Lamborghini Miura, 1966 Maserati Ghibli, 1937 Cord 812.  Mitchell used to say often that he was inspired by both the Rolls Royce and Ferrari designs of the day when he created the '63 Riviera.

The Riviera has a clean and clear title but it must be noted that the Buick VIN plate affixed to the car is 7J1072381 and the title depicts 7J107281, so a clerical error omitted the 3.  Not an uncommon mistake but I don't want the winning bidder to have any surprises.

Please e-mail me with any questions on the Riviera and I will quickly respond.  Also a pre-purchase inspection is available most anytime... just e-mail for an appointment.  Winning bidder is to pay in full within (3) three days of winning the auction.  Cashiers check, bank-wire, personal check (must clear first), or cash in person are all acceptable methods for payment.  If the winner wishes to use a transport company for delivery I will be happy to be available to the driver to expedite a timely transfer.  I will also keep the Riviera inside my enclosed garage for up to 30 days while shipping arrangements are being made.

If you missed out on an affordable '63 Corvette split window (the 80's) or an inexpensive '63 Avanti R2 (the 90's) ... don't miss this opportunity to affordably acquire another American legend from 1963: the Buick Riviera.  Here is a car that looks good, drives nicely- a car that you can enjoy from day 1 and improve upon all while you have fun.  Thank you for viewing my eBay listing and best of luck in bidding.

The vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied.  Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition of the vehicle.