Under the direction of Bill Mitchell, stylist Ned Nickles created a concept car called XP-715 that applied Rolls-Royce "knife-edge" design cues to a smaller, less expensive Cadillac line that could be sold under the revived LaSalle name. When Cadillac management wasn't interested, Buick grabbed the idea, named it Riviera, and went into production in 1963. The new Riviera was built on a shortened, narrowed Buick frame, plus used the robust "nail head" Buick V-8 and massive Al-Fin drum brakes. Quick-ratio power-steering, light weight and surprisingly sophisticated suspension make the Riviera not only beautiful, but one of the best-handling American cars ever. The interior is very European, with bucket seats split by a center console, front and rear. Only minor changes were made for 1964 and '65. A total of 112,244 were sold in three years, at prices that ranged from $4,333 to over $5,000. The Riviera is considered a styling landmark today, and is a Certified Milestone with the Milestone Car Society.
Fall Carlisle 2013
1964 Buick Riviera
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$17,500 USD | Sold
| Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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- Runs with the rare 425-cid, 340-hp V-8 engine
- Console-shift three-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
- Correct drivetain
- "A true barn find"
- Uncommon and desirable Milestone car
- Largely original except for one repaint
- 46,347 original miles
- Granada Red with Black vinyl interior
- Car shows no rust
- Solid frame, rockers and floor pan
- With Protect-O-Plate
- Plus paperwork from the original buyer to present
