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 it went into production in 1963. The new Riviera was built on a shortened, narrowed Buick frame, plus used the robust "nailhead" Buick V-8 engine and massive Al-Fin drum brakes. Quick-ratio power steering, lightweight 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 both in the front and rear.

While technically a sport coupe and listed in the 1965 Buick brochure in that category; when singled out for featuring and without a convertible counterpart, it was respectfully and simply called “The Riviera”. This example is nicely finished in Bamboo Yellow with and optional black vinyl top and a black interior. It was formerly owned by the President of the Buick Club and was very well-maintained. Equipped with the 40-cidi V-8 engine and an automatic transmission, it also came with a variety of options. Those include clamshell headlights, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power driver seat, power closing trunk and air conditioning. Additionally it also features a wood steering wheel, tilt wheel and cruise control.