1966 Buick Riviera on 2040-cars
Caliente, California, United States
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1966 BUICK RIVIERA GRAN SPORT COUPE!
Finished in "Burgundy Mist" metallic over burgundy, this splendid 50 YEAR-OLD classic shows just over 23,000 miles
on its working five-digit odometer. The actual miles is believed to be 123,000 but I cannot 100% verify this to be
true. So with that being said, you are looking at an exceptional Gran sport coupe! This 99.9% clean, dry rust-free
specimen features a great running 425 cubic inch V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission, bucket
seats, ALL NEW WORKING A/C with updated 134R refrigerant, original am radio plus glove-box mounted Panasonic
cassette stereo, special ordered roll-up windows, factory 15" alloy wheels and custom California license plate,
This classic Riv just received......within the last 500 miles...$11,000 in mechanical servicing at a renowned Bay
area service facility ready for driving anywhere. Highlights of the recent service include: rebuilt power steering
pump, new starter motor, new battery and cables, new fuel pump, transmission mounts, new ater pump, thermostat,
hoses, clamps and belts, rebuilt carb, new ignition coil and control module, all new gaskets, new timing chain, new
upper and lower ball joints, control arms and bushings. This big beautiful cruiser is being sold with clear and
clean California title and maintenance records.
THE BODY AND TRIM
The exterior of this car is in EXCELLENT, VERY NICE DRIVER-QUALITY condition throughout! The paint has a deep
lustrous shine to its finish with nice original contrasting chrome and trim pieces. The paint was refinished many
years ago by the previous owner and still presents well. I would rate the exterior of this car a solid 7.5-8 on a
scale of 1-10. Imperfections include some pitting on the original chrome and trim, light scratches, some rock nicks
and paint nicks and other minor blemishes. While a notch or two away from concourse quality, this is a beautiful
sunny driver that would present well at any classic car show.
THE INTERIOR
As I hope is articulated in the photos here, the interior of this car is in excellent condition throughout....very
good seat upholstery, nice headliner, original steering wheel, virtually PERFECT vinyl dash, nice door panels,
working odometer and groovy dial speedometer, cold air conditioning, good heat, nauge works and the auxiillary ice
classic stereo, working lights and blinkers. The factory temp gauge functions, the horn and factory am radio are
inop.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This classic Buick starts perfectly, runs very well with excellent torquey acceleration, smooth shifting automatic
transmission, superb braking with excellent power brake feel, buttery smooth steering and supple suspension and
smooth power steering. Overall this is one beautiful half-century old cruiser that garners attention everywhere
you drive it!
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