1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport Project, Numbers Matching Car on 2040-cars
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Up for bids is an extremely rare (only 3354 ever produced) and desirable 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport.
A warehouse find, this car had been sitting partially disassembled for many years. This is a numbers-matching authentic Riviera Gran Sport, all of the components that were on the car when it left the Flint assembly plant are included with the car (except the windshield). This car was originally black with an emerald green interior. The maroon paint has been stripped off, which revealed that the LH rear quarter panel had been replaced very early in the car's life, possibly by the dealership, as it had been leaded in. The rear panel just below the decklid had also been repaired, as there was filler discovered there. The body is otherwise very straight, and the only rust on the car is in the front floorpans, and aftermarket repair panels are included to make the repairs. Trunk floor is perfect, frame is very nice. The Super Wildcat 425 is intact but out of the car, cylinder heads are removed. The correct alloy valve covers and important factory dual-quad manifold and carbs are also intact. All AC components,brackets and mounts are also included. The "super turbine" trans is also out of the car. New parts included in sale are: water pump, front suspension drag link, lower ball joints, shocks, brake shoes and wheel cylinders. All the original interior parts are included. except the carpeting. The car has an NOS Buick headliner. The bumpers are straight but need rechroming, all exterior trim is included. Also included with the car are many duplicate parts: trim items, headlight door motors, grilles, hoods, fenders, etc. Clear MN title. CAR AND PARTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY MAY 31st I can provide additional pictures or information to interested bidders. Thanks. On May-05-14 at 18:30:54 PDT, seller added the following information: I WILL BE POSTING THE VIN AND OTHER GS-SPECIFIC NUMBERS FROM THE CAR TUESDAY EVENING, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. THANKS. On May-06-14 at 18:35:43 PDT, seller added the following information: VIN: 494475H921613 DATA FROM FIREWALL PLATE: 02C ST 65-49447 FB 118907 TR 628 AA EXN-2K-4F-5W ENGINE INTAKE PAD: L X30h 5H921 13 ENGINE REAR CASTING: 1364704 B1 TRANSMISSION TAG: 402 BS 65 2265 INTAKE MANIFOLD: 1370316B CARBS: 0-1468 0-1721 DISTRIBUTOR: 2769047 On May-08-14 at 07:55:31 PDT, seller added the following information: MORE CARB NUMBERS: 3645 SB AF4 3925 SA AA5 DISTRIBUTOR ID: 726 CCW |
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