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1963 Buick Riviera Base Hardtop 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars

US $19,999.99
Year:1963 Mileage:94000
Location:

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

GM's answer to the 4-seat Thunderbird was originally intended to be named LaSalle and offered by Cadillac. Developed under the design leadership of Bill Mitchell, the 1963 Riviera was inspired by the classic lines of the Rolls-Royce.

The boldly understated styling featured a crisply-sculptured roofline, low profile, and frameless side glass. At 117 inches, its wheelbase was a full nine inches shorter than that of the flagship Electra. A stiff base price of $4,333 included substantial standard equipment such as bucket seats, console, 401 cubic-inch 'nail head' V8, power steering and Buick's traditional Turbine Drive (Dynaflow) automatic transmission. Production was intentionally limited to exactly 40,000 units, in order to ensure exclusivity.

Specifications for the Buick Riviera are as follows:

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE CODE
ENGINE DETAILS
JT
(Built: 37,374/93.4%)


           
                     
Wildcat 445 Engine
Displacement: 401 CID
Horsepower: 325 @ 4400 rpm
Torque: 445 lbs.-ft. @ 2800 rpm
Compression ratio: 10.25 to 1
Carburetor: Rochester 4GC
Exhaust system: Dual
                       
           
TRANSMISSION CODE
TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION
Automatic Turbine Drive
REAR AXLE CODE
REAR AXLE RATIO
3.23 to 1 or 3.42 to 1
TIRE SIZE
BRAKES
7.10" x 15"
Disc-type wheels, 15" x 5.50", "K" type flange
Hydraulic, self adjusting
Total lining area: 197.32 sq. ft.
Finned aluminum front drums
WHEELBASE
DIMENSIONS
117 inches
Front Tread: 60 inches
Rear Tread: 59 inches
Length: 208 inches
Width: 76.4 inches
Height: 53.2 inches
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank: 20 gallon capacity
Cooling System: 18.5 quarts (with heater)
SPECIAL NOTES
Transmission

1963 was the only year the Riviera used the Twin Turbine Dynaflow automatic transmission, which dated back to 1948.


 

1963 was the first year of the Buick Riviera. This original Riviera was in Florida, Long Island, New York, Fairfield, Connecticut and since 1994 West Hartford, Connecticut. There were 2 West Hartford owners including the current owner for the past 3 years.

Paint: burgundy metallic, in very good condition with minor chips/scratches, no dents or rust, body had minor damage in left rear quarter and was professional repaired,

Undercarriage: new floor board were added and undercoated and has no rust,

Suspension: in very good condition, drives straight, no rust,

Interior: redone in saddle leather, excellent condition with no rips or tears, center console, door panels and headliner in excellent condition, has older rugs, clean custom trunk

Instruments: all instruments are working properly expect air conditioning (may need a recharge), all electric windows work well, after market oil, amps and water gauges were added to the center of the console and original trumpet horn,

Glass: excellent condition, front windshield is tinted,

Tires: rubber is good, original equipment wire wheel covers with spinner knock-offs,

Motor: the just tuned 401cc runs strong, rebuilt at around 55K miles, new oil pump and oil pan gasket, with dual exhaust, has original windshield washer bottle,

Transmission: just professional rebuilt and operating properly,

Brakes: hydraulics have been regularly maintained,

Trim: all chrome in very good condition, bumpers were redone,

Library: includes interior and fabric manual, chassis service manual, parts book, salesmen's workbook and other miscellaneous Buick literature,

Standard Equipment: turbine drive transmission, 325 horsepower Wildcat engine, heater and defroster, easy power steering, power brakes, windshield washer, 2 speed electric windshield wiper, back-up lights, glare proof mirrors, parking brake signal light, safety buzzer, map light, license plate frame, Riviera steering wheel, automatic trunk light, aluminum front brake drum, full flow oil filter, step on parking brake, instrument panel safety pad, directional signals, trip mileage indicator, glove compartment light, smoking set, rear seat ash trays, dual sun shades, bucket seats - front and rear, and door operated courtesy lighting.

 Hagerty's Classic Car Price Guide values the 1963 Riviera at an average price of $19,332 and a high price of around $48,000 for a number 1 car.

NADA Price Guides list the 63 Riviera with air conditioning an average retail valve of $19,425 and a high retail price of $38,220.

Owner has documented receipts of over $40,000 for repairs and maintenance. This Riviera has been regularly maintained and repaired as needed. 

Bidder with less than 10 positive feedback please contact me prior to bidding. Unconfirmed bids may been canceled.

Always garaged kept. Ready to enjoy cruising or participating at Car shows. A true American classic car iconic automobile!

May been inspected by appointment.

All reasonable offers will be considered.

Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your interest!

 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 


 

 


 

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