Buick debuted the Riviera in 1963. A gorgeous Bill Mitchell design, the new Riviera featured Coke-bottle styling, concealed headlights, and sharp angular front fenders. It is said that Mitchell’s design was inspired by the coachbuilt cars seen while on a trip to Europe. The impressive new design was quite a departure from the more conservative Buick styling of the period.
Today, the Riviera Gran Sport remains powered by its numbers-matching Super Wildcat V-8 engine, and is further equipped…
Buick debuted the Riviera in 1963. A gorgeous Bill Mitchell design, the new Riviera featured Coke-bottle styling, concealed headlights, and sharp angular front fenders. It is said that Mitchell’s design was inspired by the coachbuilt cars seen while on a trip to Europe. The impressive new design was quite a departure from the more conservative Buick styling of the period.
Today, the Riviera Gran Sport remains powered by its numbers-matching Super Wildcat V-8 engine, and is further equipped with an automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The interior features a wood-rimmed steering wheel, bucket seats, console, and Sonomatic radio. Additional driver amenities include air conditioning, power windows, as well as period accessories such as a RAC tachometer and Moto Monitor vacuum gauge. It rides on factory wheels wrapped in thin whitewall tires. This Riviera Gran Sport is accompanied by its original Riviera owner’s guide, owner protection plan book with Protect-O-Plate, and accessories book.