These are beautiful cars. I had a gold one and it was a non-GS version. These cars just didn’t drive that great and were kind of uncomfortable and gave up a very hard ride. The second generation drove so much better and in my opinion had as good as or better look to them. I had a sixty eight triple black one and that car was a knockout and just drove fantastic. Thanks for the callback on cool cars of my past good job again, Warren.
A first hand experience of a viewer that actually owned one and how uncomfortable it was. Now, that's something I never heard or knew about. I guess for a first attempt for GM to create a personal luxury car, they forgot to make it comfortable. It was just the exterior looks, which by the way I think they're beautiful. Glad to know that eventually, the Riv improved according to your own experience. Many thanks to you Marc for viewing this and your comments.
Oh my, what a beauty! Various auto companies had offered high end sporty cars over the years- Mercer Raceabout, Jordon Playboy , Packard Darrin, 40s Lincoln Continental, 56 Continental, Packard Caribbean, 50s Eldorado, 2 seat T Bird, Studebaker Golden Hawk, Chrysler 300, etc., etc. All quite interesting and successful in their own way, but none were big sellers. The ‘58 TBird finally hit the jackpot - creating the combination of size, proportions, layout, etc. of the American personal luxury car that sold in pretty big volume. It took GM several years to respond- but the Riviera of the early to mid sixties was a super formidable competitor. These are just appealing in every way, still a standout 60 years later. There isn’t anything being made now that people will still appreciate like this 60 years in the future.
Wow, you named all those beautiful high end and sporty cars from over the decades ! Sure, the 58 Bird made the big time and had all the right elements going for it. That lead to big sales volumes and appreciation over the years. And now the Buick Riviera who was a definite competitor whose first gen looks were astounding. Even today, that era of Riviera draws crowds and appreciation. You're right. Sixty years from now today's cars won't even approach the significance this Riviera will. Many thanks ML for your profound reply and for enjoying this Buick jewel.
Why thank you Scott for that observation. I thought those fender badges were awfully small. Thanks for the info because that's something I didn't know. Also, thanks for enjoying this early version of the Buick GS. I hope the owner will see this video and see the positive comments.
Dream machine
Oh it's a dream machine all right ! What a stupendous beauty. Glad you like this Andy and many thanks.
Love those Redline tires.
Beautiful vehicle.
Yeah, I love those redline tires also. I understand they cost a small fortune. They look good ! Thanks Gary so much.
Marvel 🤩
Thanks so much for admiring this Riviera Edson.
Fantastic car ! ❤
This Riviera is so pristine. Glad you like and thanks.
She is a knockout! This car has never been out of Style! 💋
I'll say she's a knockout ! Always loved the first gen of the Riviera. It's styling never dies. Thanks Chris for enjoying.
These are beautiful cars. I had a gold one and it was a non-GS version. These cars just didn’t drive that great and were kind of uncomfortable and gave up a very hard ride. The second generation drove so much better and in my opinion had as good as or better look to them. I had a sixty eight triple black one and that car was a knockout and just drove fantastic. Thanks for the callback on cool cars of my past good job again, Warren.
A first hand experience of a viewer that actually owned one and how uncomfortable it was. Now, that's something I never heard or knew about. I guess for a first attempt for GM to create a personal luxury car, they forgot to make it comfortable. It was just the exterior looks, which by the way I think they're beautiful. Glad to know that eventually, the Riv improved according to your own experience. Many thanks to you Marc for viewing this and your comments.
Oh my, what a beauty! Various auto companies had offered high end sporty cars over the years- Mercer Raceabout, Jordon Playboy , Packard Darrin, 40s Lincoln Continental, 56 Continental, Packard Caribbean, 50s Eldorado, 2 seat T Bird, Studebaker Golden Hawk, Chrysler 300, etc., etc. All quite interesting and successful in their own way, but none were big sellers. The ‘58 TBird finally hit the jackpot - creating the combination of size, proportions, layout, etc. of the American personal luxury car that sold in pretty big volume. It took GM several years to respond- but the Riviera of the early to mid sixties was a super formidable competitor. These are just appealing in every way, still a standout 60 years later. There isn’t anything being made now that people will still appreciate like this 60 years in the future.
Wow, you named all those beautiful high end and sporty cars from over the decades ! Sure, the 58 Bird made the big time and had all the right elements going for it. That lead to big sales volumes and appreciation over the years. And now the Buick Riviera who was a definite competitor whose first gen looks were astounding. Even today, that era of Riviera draws crowds and appreciation. You're right. Sixty years from now today's cars won't even approach the significance this Riviera will. Many thanks ML for your profound reply and for enjoying this Buick jewel.
This is an “early” 1965 Gran Sport. The rear deck lid and fender badges are the smaller early version used.
Congratulations to the owner.
Why thank you Scott for that observation. I thought those fender badges were awfully small. Thanks for the info because that's something I didn't know. Also, thanks for enjoying this early version of the Buick GS. I hope the owner will see this video and see the positive comments.