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Superb Original 1963 Buick Riviera Original Highly Optioned California Zero Rust on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:107045 Color: Desert Sand, Tan, Code R /
 Saddle Leather
Location:

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States
Transmission:Dual Range Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:401 Cubic Inch, 325 Hp.
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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Year
: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Trim: Deluxe Interior Full Armrest
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: Rear Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 107,045
Sub Model: Deluxe Hard Top
Exterior Color: Desert Sand, Tan, Code R
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Saddle Leather

The 1963 Buick Riviera is the first year production of the much sought after '63, '64, '65 first series. The 1963 Rivieras came equipped with the Buick 401 cubic inch engine and was the last year with the Dynaflow Transmission with the dual range.   It's all stock and all original.  Enclosed pictures shows the VIN and matching engine number proof.

The Riviera was purchased in San Francisco on February 24, 1976, and still sports the vintage black California license plates. At 50 years old, the car presently has just over 107,000 miles...that's about 2000 miles per year. The Riviera was repainted in the original tan color upon purchase and is still in very nice condition.  Everything is original.  The interior is original with very good leather (not vinyl) seats, carpet, headliner and door panels. Even the walnut wood paneling on the door and quarter panels is perfect, perfect original.   The trunk matting and cardboard is original.  And the headlamps are the vintage GM Guide T3's.
The chrome and stainless exterior trim and all glass are in perfect condition, as well. The Riviera  was never used for commuting, but for ROA activities and car shows in the Bay Area and always garaged.  No dents, dings, scrapes, and certainly zero rust.  There are a couple of small blemishes in the 40 year old Du Pont lacquer paint.

The Riviera  is equipped with many highly desirable options.  Warning to other traffic is provided with the Four Note Horn option, consisting of the existing two horns behind the grill plus two more trumpet horns mounted on the inner side of the hood.   For tunes the Riviera has the working AM BUICK Transistor Radio option with the Electric Radio Antenna option. For safety, the Riviera is equipped with not one, but two Remote Control Side Mirrors option. The right side remote mirror is very rare.  The Riviera has the deluxe interior, which includes upgraded leather power seats,full length door and quarter wood inserts, and door full length armrest with door openers for front and rear seat passengers.  Optional Power Windows are included, as well.  A rare Cruise Control option works perfectly.  And a Vacuum Trunk Opener option is included, as well.

The Riviera is equipped with the standard Factory Power Brakes, Factory Power Steering, Factory 12" Drum Brakes with aluminum front drums that are par to disc brakes,  Factory Air Conditioning blows hot air on the floor when set to heat, and ice cold air from the dash vents when set to cold.
The engine starts right up, has lots of power, runs fantastic, the transmission operates smoothly and the drum brakes provide quick, sure stops.

All original, unmolested stock 50 year old cars don't come up too often.  The 1963 Buick Riviera with the sand exterior and tan leather interior equipped  with bucket seats and console floor shift in the distinctive Riviera design is a fine example of desirable car built when the the Riviera was king of the road, providing great power, handling, and prestige in the personal luxury car field. 


The Riviera is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, has current registration, and a clear title in my name.  A $500 non-refundable down payment is due within 48 hours of auction close.   Balance is due within seven days of auction close.

The Riviera is 50 years old and is sold "as is."  There is no warranty.  Delivery, shipping, and transportation cost are the responsibility of the buyer.  Registration fees, transfer fees. license fees, emission test and fees, safety fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

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