1965 Buick Riviera

1965 Buick Riviera Grand Sport
was the sportiest of the Buick Riviera. With a 360-hp V8 the Riviera could easily get up to 120 mph Here is a list of the Buick Riviera Grand Sport additional equipment installed on the engine.

The early to mid 1960’s Buick Rivera’s were the flagship of the Buick Company. Often referred to as a banker’s hot rod, these cars pioneered the extremely powerful luxury car movement.

This particular car has been owned by me since 2001. Shortly after purchasing the car I made a road trip from Northwest Florida to Albuquerque New Mexico and back. It was by far the best drive I have had.

1965 Buick Riviera

This Buick Rivera would be an easy restore as the body is quite solid and the paint is in very good condition. The interior is also in excellent condition, and is original.

There are a few things that will need attention such as the carpet and a small tear in the driver’s seat. The Buick Rivera stereo has been barely used and was newly installed before going into storage.

The engine was torn down to Short Block configuration 3 years ago and all new gaskets and seals were installed. The stock forged crank shaft was inspected as well as the pistons and cylinder walls for anything out of the normal, it all checked out fine.

The heads were ported and polished while off the car and a hotter cam shaft was installed. Unfortunately the dude porting the heads hit a water jacket in the right cylinder head and the engine leaks water on the exhaust side.

1965 Buick Riviera

The early to mid 1960’s Buick Rivera’s were the flagship of the Buick Company. Often referred to as a banker’s hot rod, these cars pioneered the extremely powerful luxury car movement.

This particular car has been owned by me since 2001. Shortly after purchasing the car I made a road trip from Northwest Florida to Albuquerque New Mexico and back. It was by far the best drive I have had.

1965 Buick Riviera

1965 Buick Riviera

This Buick Rivera would be an easy restore as the body is quite solid and the paint is in very good condition. The interior is also in excellent condition, and is original.

There are a few things that will need attention such as the carpet and a small tear in the driver’s seat. The Buick Rivera stereo has been barely used and was newly installed before going into storage.

The engine was torn down to Short Block configuration 3 years ago and all new gaskets and seals were installed. The stock forged crank shaft was inspected as well as the pistons and cylinder walls for anything out of the normal, it all checked out fine.

The heads were ported and polished while off the car and a hotter cam shaft was installed. Unfortunately the dude porting the heads hit a water jacket in the right cylinder head and the engine leaks water on the exhaust side.