1964 Buick Rivera in-depth look

Today I’m back at max motive in Cheswick Pennsylvania to take a deeper look at what the 1964 Buick Rivera has to offer. This is one I’ve been wanting to do since the launch of this channel. Designed by bill mitchel. Powered by 425 v8 enjoy this episode =)
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[@fh6258]

The glass windshield washer bottle was actually the backup supply all GM cars in that era had. The plastic reservoir is original to the car.

[@moodiblues2]

My father bought a 1963 Riviera new. It was a stunningly beautiful and different type of car. I actually took my drivers test in this car and stole it from my parents every chance I could. It was fast and nimble and never failed to turn heads. It was a bit of a gas hog getting well under 20 miles per gallon with its huge Buick Wildcat motor. I felt like a king driving it and wish I had it today in my collection of cars along with my C4 Corvette, 2002 Thunderbird and my 2016 Mustang. I wonder how much the car you showed that looked show-room fresh, costs. If that car had air conditioning I’d consider buying it. But in South Florida a/c is a necessity.

[@What.its.like.]

I would love to one day own one of these =)

[@sprezzatura8755]

I had a 64 my college days. It was a cheap used car then but in pretty good condition. I felt like an aristocrat driving that thing. There was just nothing else like it on the road. Like an exclusive European coupe. Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Jaguar could not match the Riviera's beauty and presence. Definitely one of the most beautiful American cars ever built. Unlike the Thunderbird which was a bit shouty, the Riviera was restrained and elegant.

[@What.its.like.]

That would be a stellar car to have in your college years I had an 88 Lincoln town car signature series in my college years I went to art school for photography but I didn’t graduate. It was going to cost like 60 grand to go to school for two years, so I opted to save money anyway when I drove the link and I felt like it was too good of a car for my economic status. I loved driving down into Pittsburgh because that’s where I went to college and they have some bricks streets and you can see the reflection of the car in the buildings and it just looks so posh. Man I miss that car, best riding car I ever owned. But man having a rivera in college that’s totally cool. Did you meet your wife in that car?

[@JSDesignHK]

Bill Mitchell really did a superb job with the first generation Riviera. Such a timeless, sophisticated design. I always loved the four bucket seats, and the rear passengers weren’t overlooked - there was even a lift-up centre armrest. Another charming and informative video, and I hope that one day you’ll do one on Mitchell’s first generation Cadillac Seville.

[@bradhoward9055]

The rear arm rest was optional.

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

My Uncle Ray had one if these. He said it would pass anything but a gas station. He. Did. NOT! Care. Great video, beautiful car. I flippin' love the "TOODALOO!" Makes me smile every time.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome I what the toodaoo to be my thing, there is a story about it maybe I’ll share on here one day =)

[@friendofdorothy9376]

In my other comment I should have mentioned something I just remembered. I believe this car was also the first car without chrome around the glass in the side windows themselves. This contributed to the smooth sleek look and uniqueness of this stunning car.

[@christospollakis7358]

That was a great point you made .You are absolutely correct. The 63 Buick Riviera was the first without the chrome trim around the side windows.

[@blue99bug]

The Rivera! I had a 64 Electra 225 convertible!, 401; turbo hydro magic, I restored from what should have been scrapped!

[@What.its.like.]

It’s confusing to hat Buick did with the 401 engine in the 60s offered it discontinued it then brought it back.

[@blue99bug]

@@What.its.like. they never roughed it back in the nailhead form!

[@Vegaswill714]

Very enjoyable video. I was around when these cars were new. I agree that the Riv was beautiful, one of the prettiest car of the era. It was a time when cars were works of art. Look at the T-Bird and Pontiac Bonneville and Le Mans of 1964. All are drop dead gorgeous. Choosing between them is not easy.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah good point they were all great contenders

[@achannel8142]

Hands down the Rivera was the most elegant and dynamic car in its class.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@wildcolonialman]

Brilliant. You are right, fabulous set, the Rivera. National treasure.

[@What.its.like.]

Timeless design =)

[@christopherkraft1327]

The early Rivieras are classic!!! When they shifted to the clamshell hidden headlights they hit it out of the park style wise!!! 👍👍

[@What.its.like.]

I wish they would have done that styling from the get go 65 are rarest year I believe and were the coolest

[@christopherkraft1327]

@@What.its.like. I agree!!! When I was a kid back in the sixties the neighbors across the street had two 64 Rivieras, both gold!!

[@glennso47]

@@What.its.like. I think it resembles the Oldsmobile Toronado except that it doesn’t have front wheel drive. 🤔

[@CORVAIRWILD]

@@glennso47 I have 2 trumpet gold '66 Toronado's, both survivors, deluxe black interior

[@glennso47]

@@CORVAIRWILD All cars nowadays resemble the other cars. There is hardly anything unique about anything anymore. Years ago you could tell, for example, a GM car from a Chrysler or Ford . But today that is not possible just by looking.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

I see no cons with this classy Riviera. One of the most beautiful designs of the post war era

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@Batman-wv5ng]

What can I say just beautiful.

[@zeon5323]

My Grandfather bought a 64 new. I inherited the car in 1985 with about 25K on it. I also had a 64 Avanti at the same time. These two cars were so different. I sold the Riv and kept the Avanti for about 30 years.

[@What.its.like.]

Avanti what a cool car hoping to get studebakers on this channel soon =) packards too Thank you so much for sharing =)

[@79tazman]

My Favorite is the 1965 Buick Rivera I love the clam shell headlights and the body and the interior is just awesome

[@What.its.like.]

I’m going to cover that car when I find one =) one of my favorite cars as well

[@29madmangaud29]

Oh that car was so BEAUTIFUL! I believe that "IT" is what they later styled the '66-'67 Pontiac LeMans, and GTO's from, and you could even put in there the Chevy Malibu also of those years!

[@What.its.like.]

I want to do a GTO so bad I have a little girl and we sing that song by Ronnie and the Daytona’s she’s a trip =) thank you for the request

[@markh3271]

Nice video. One feature not mentioned was an over-speed buzzer. The dial on the speedometer with the yellow circle at its end, set at 70 here, could be set to any speed and would cause an alarm to buzz when exceeded.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing that added information =) I wasn’t sure if this car offered that feature

[@richmcintyre1178]

The current price of a good example tells you that this style still has a lot of appeal. Great video, thanks.

[@What.its.like.]

I loved the color of this one was honestly the nicest one I’ve seen in a while

[@craigcardwell4143]

The big difference between the 63 and 64 was the 63 had the twin turbine dynaflow, and the 64 had the much superior Turbo hydramatic, the 63 had the 325 hp 401 as standard equipment while the 64 had the 340 hp 425. The 63 had real leather seats as an option while the 64 had vinyl or vinyl and cloth only. The only other visible difference was some minor dash controls.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing those key differences =)

[@paulzammataro7185]

No, you're wrong. Visible Differences: Taillights: '63 Riv has the 3 Buick shields within a circle; '64 has the capital R within the oval. Trunk lid: '63 has BUICK across the middle; '64 has Riviera in script on the right side. The capital R within the oval came out for '64.

[@craigcardwell4143]

Yes you're right

[@jimwood4726]

Beautiful Green paint. Great video Detroit finest hour on cars like this 😎

[@MELLIEbevhills]

Best American design with the 62 Lincoln Continental. Like wine, gets better with age.

[@asteverino8569]

Love the Riviera's from the 60's. I would choose this one over the T-bird. TOODALOO!!!

[@What.its.like.]

Me too thank you so much for sharing =)

[@BrokebackBob]

One of the most beautiful car designs ever done. My favorite is the 1965 model. Thank you for this episode!

[@What.its.like.]

I totally agree, I was telling the owner, he had some super cars there as well Ferrari, Lamborghini and a Porsche sitting not far off screen I told the owner I’m a car guy but those cars do nothing for me.. Lamborghini to me is the mura or jalpa Ferrari is the gto or Dino and Porsche it’s the 356 or 914 man I was born way to late I saw a Bugatti Chiron at Cleveland auto show and yeah it was cool to see a 2.4 million dollar car right in front but that car did nothing for me but if 1926 Bugatti type 35 in front of me that would make my week maybe even my year..

[@newtonlee7849]

i'm adding another comment: Looking closer at the C pillar, & around the rear window, I'm reminded of the current manufacturing of the Bentley Mulsanne's similar C pillar section & the handwork to make the area seamless by the filing & finishing. The Riviera has incredibly beautiful lines that remind me of the curves at the rear sections of the Rolls Silver Shadow. This 60's car truly is a exceptional design of a bygone era.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you Feel free to leave as many comments as you wish =) this might be my favorite Mitchell design.. I really want to drive one and see if expectations match Reality.. =)

[@anthonys_expired_film]

Gorgeous car!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@What.its.like.]

Thanks for watching =)

[@markmeachen6927]

Hi, just joined your channel. Why? Because you’re almost a unicorn. You include the gas mileage. It’s informative, and also adds to the story that people ignore. These cars were sold before the expression “limited resource” was coined. Also, it’s an aspect of the car that is more and $6.00+ a gallon more relevant.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much welcome to the channel =)

[@DrEdZackary]

Owned a '65 Riviera in 1968. Drove it from New Hampshire to Idaho but had to stop in Toledo, Ohio for a valve job. Typical "nailhead" problem. Other than that, a beautiful driving car. Destroyed in a wreck a few months later.

[@What.its.like.]

Oh wow everyone was ok in the crash?, cars can be replaced people can’t

[@RoyalAagesen]

I have a 1963 Buick Riviera that is original and never been repainted and it’s not rusted out. It doesn’t have a single speck of rot on the wheel wells it’s in very good shape in the floor pans are in perfect shape, and the frame is not rotten and the interior is in very good shape from being in Iowa so that’s very surprising

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome your car sounds absolutely incredible =)

[@montymatilda]

Wow...you just keep on hitting the right ones for me. This is one gorgeous automobile. Just a stunning design by Bill Mitchell and maybe his finest. Had a chance to buy one in the late sixties but it broke while on a test drive so I never looked back. I was young and should have waited for the car to be sorted. My loss, damn. I found it interesting once again as you read the option list of how many of those options are expected today on far lesser cars. Thanks again for a look at another fantastic car.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you =) 1963 -1965 Rivera was always a car I wanted the bankers or gentleman’s hot rod they just had class, still had muscle and wasn’t over the top like Cadillac

[@jamesstuart3346]

7:38 The 1963 LeSabre and Wildcat had a similar dashboard to the Riv, but the HVAC controls were on the panel above the radio, even on models with a centre console

[@kcarrier59]

The "button" on the back of console was to turn on the courtesy light just above the slide switch.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you for that information =)

[@rodgerjeffries6622]

Riviera all the way, beautiful car!🤩

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@enerrivers4392]

Beautiful car, but, a RIV with out A/C !! My dad began buying new Buick Riviera GS in '65. B4 he had a 63 Chevy Belair with a 283 & a powerglide transmission. We always took long family trips up & down the east coast. That Belair was pretty fast for a small block. AWESOME cars.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing =)

[@enerrivers4392]

@@What.its.like. gr8 video, Thank U

[@MikeTheSlacker]

T-bird for me

[@What.its.like.]

You can’t go wrong with either both are gorgeous =)

[@scottleyva8656]

The view over the hood is fabulous!

[@What.its.like.]

One of the best views.. =)

[@johnreitz5676]

Growing up we glad a neighbor who worked for the local Buick zone office. He always drove loaded " Brass Hat" Buicks. I especially liked the 1963-1965 Rivieras.

[@What.its.like.]

I would have loved to be alive when these were new

[@newtonlee7849]

Very detailed description & well filmed

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you it means a lot =)

[@jimmccoskey8253]

IMO the Riviera was the best of all GM designs of the 1960's. The '65 was probably the ultimate, with one little exception, which was the absence of the fake quarter panel intake scoops of the '63 and '64. Oh well, still a beautiful design from any angle...

[@What.its.like.]

I agreed the 65 is the best gm design of the 60s

[@friendofdorothy9376]

Love the color. You’ll notice that switch in the back was right below a courtesy light so it surely turned that on and off.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you for that information =)

[@bobfeller604]

Very beautiful!

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree

[@christospollakis7358]

Excellent video, you give a lot of general information on the Buick. This is a timeless designed automobile. It didn't look like anything else on road. Also the second generation Rivieras were awesome cars. Keep those great videos coming. Thanks

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for the positive vibes I like the Rivera’s up to 1974.. but just because I don’t like the styling doesn’t mean it won’t be on here this channel will focus on all the classics especially those that never got reviewed =)

[@christospollakis7358]

Also how about a video on that 1970 Buick Limited next to the Riviera. I think it would be interesting and different. Thanks

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah I’ll reach out and see if that is something we could set up thank you

[@christospollakis7358]

@@What.its.like. that sounds great. Thank you

[@keithbladen8279]

If you saw many other toggle switches on other Rivera's where the courtesy light and antenna are located as you mentioned, you were looking at a 1963 Rivera. Buick put the heat/air conditioner switches up in that location the first year of Rivera production. Turns out using them was really confusing for customers so they moved the heat and a/c to a more classic position on the dashboard.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much =)

[@markw208]

You found a good example, it’s a good looking car.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah this one was an awesome example of the Buick Rivera

[@markw208]

@@What.its.like. , It’s a good “60’s” color. Not flashy, just pleasant and elegant.

[@CORVAIRWILD]

I own a 1965 Electra 225 4 door survivor w 50k

[@christospollakis7358]

I also own a 4dr 1965 Electra 225 all original with 246.000 miles on the engine. It's never been touched. Them old Buicks run forever with just basic maintenance. You have a 50.000 miles survivor is just awesome!!! Take good care of the Buick, you just don't find them like that anymore.

[@richardwarren7492]

The triagular bottle was a standard with windshield washers. GM Opticlean number 1050418. Ever read the "Dream Machine" by Jerry Flint? Great quote in it on the Riviera: "A foggynight in London town; when the mist cleared, Bill Mitchell had the Buick Riviera." My father in law (who worked at a Buick dealer Mucci Buick in Menlo Park for many years Intresting aside here the Mucci's died in the Tenerife airport disaster occurred March 27, 1977, now Putman Buick) owned a 63 from new. Awesome cars. I love the green on this one. Thanks for showing it.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information thank you so much for sharing =)

[@alexlail7481]

My great aunt had a 1971 Rivera with the Boat tail rear end in Banana cream yellow. I'm not really a GM person but I have to say that it was over all one of the most beautiful cars I have seen. Side note the Carter AFB was essentially cloned by Edelbrock sold as the Performer Carbs (1400 series ). It's design is was pretty advanced for the day, while the Holley carbs were capable of more power the Carter AFBs were near bullet proof once set-up. They hold a tune, never leak and you mess don't need to with them. I have a Edelbrock 1406 I put on a 302 20 yrs ago and it's never had or needed a tune up. I like the videos keep it up!

[@What.its.like.]

This may be hard to believe I’m not a GM person either.. I’m a car person I love all makes especially the orphans. Thank you so much for sharing that information =)

[@larrymcsorley9899]

Agree the Rivs up through 1970 were awesome. But, the boat tailed ones from 71 - 73, were another matter entirely. Too radical a des and sales tanked as a result. Unfortunately, Buick was locked into that design until 74, when they could finally correct Bill Mitchell’s styling excess. Sometimes he got it right and sometimes he didn’t. The Rivs are a perfect example.

[@johanbrand8601]

Love it!

[@What.its.like.]

Me too always wanted one after this want one every more I’d make a few changes like different trans or rear end to get better gas mileage so can afford to drive it

[@user-qw8pz7qn8i]

"E" denotes the body... Fisher Body... the chassis RWD was not shared with the FWD Olds or Cadillac... platforms came when Fisher was eliminated... The Riviera was unique ....

[@kennymay9036]

the white needle in speedo is "speed alert"whatever speed you adjusted it to,when you reached that speed you heard a buzzer to let you know.30-40 in town,whatever you want on highway.My ol man set his at 120 in his Wildcat;my mother always asking about that stupid noise,Ha.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information thank you so much for sharing that =)

[@geneatencio]

I'd take another 64 Riviera!

[@sonyhk3824]

Love it 👍

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you =)

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

AMT makes a model of the 1965 Riv. - The "Ribbed" belts are modern.

[@What.its.like.]

Nice I wasn’t sure thank you for that correction

[@thesonman1321]

The button on the back is for the "curtesy" light. There is also a level for heating and air

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that information =)

[@thewondersock3818]

Did these things really come with power door locks? I never heard about that and I own one. Wow I need to do a search now! Button in the back of the center console is a light switch for that original lens directly above it. You got the light switch a little rbit backwards. All the way to the left is gauge lighting max + courtesy lights at the back. All the way out is low beams and running lights. Half way out is running lights. High beams are on the floor. Wipers aren't a pull out. They just turn to actuate the wipers and the washer fluid turns on when you push the center button that's missing on it. I lost mine too and had to remake it.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for those corrections =)

[@jerrycalderon7930]

I own a 64 Riviera in that exact color. Teal Mist....with black interior. Bought it in 82 and I enjoy it as much now as I did then. Just a timeless classic design. Nice video...but you did not mention the trunk release in glove compartment. A 60's must have. J.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that added information I honestly didn’t know about the trunk release in glove box

[@automatedelectronics6062]

The 1963 Rivieras came with the twin-turbine DynaFlow. Reverse was located at the bottom to the quadrant. The 1964 Rivieras came with either the ST3200(2-speed)(I have worked on 2 of these) or ST400(3-speed). The 1964 ST400 didn't have a 2nd gear position and was also used in the 1964 Cadillacs after they ran out of HydraMatics. For 1965, a 2nd gear position was added to the ST400, and under the more familiar guise of TH400, all other GM car divisions also had it available. The difference between the ST400 and the TH400 was that the ST's had a variable pitch stator which increased the stall speed by up to 1,000 rpm.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome information =)

[@zacktong8105]

It certainly caught my eye when I was a young man in college, but many more people who did like big land cruisers like this one opted for European foreign some of which were real night maiors . It wasn't until the seventies when the more luxury japanese up scale models were brought out and sold in limited numbers. One guy I later knew who may have had one said "DON'T EVER go for wire wheel covers which were difficult to clean,

[@What.its.like.]

I never had wire wheels One of my dreams and or goals over the next couple years is to build my own Grand Prix race car sort of like a type 35 Bugatti but my own interpretation of it The only wheels that look good on that car or wire wheels but they’ll probably be painted I don’t have the mechanical knowledge to figure out how to make a wheel with a drum brake assembly inside the wheel right Bugatti did so knock off wire wheels or the next best thing. But actual wire wheels versus wire wheel covers are two totally different things because the wheel covers are just simulated to look like that whereas the wheels are that on both sides so it would probably be easier to clean those.. but the Grand Prix car thing it’s a huge project and I haven’t even told my wife about yet it will be one of them projects that I’ll have to find a chassis and then I’ll have to find somebody to build me a body I already know what roundabout what engine I want a used transmission get it all the work.. that’s long term goal money is the problem I can’t build that car just yet want to

[@82maddhatter]

Had a blue ‘65….miss that car

[@What.its.like.]

What did you like the most about your car want didn’t you care for

[@steveimhoff5646]

Beautiful cars and maybe a better performing car than the T-birds of the time, but the T-birds were more futuristic and spaceship like. Add that you could get the Thunderbird in a convertible with the power roof that folds down in the trunk for a sleek and low cruiser…. I would have to go Thunderbird convertible. Both cool and prestigious cars of their times and both outside the price point of the average buyer… but if you could afford the glitter… the Thunderbird convertible for me.

[@What.its.like.]

I would love to do a comparison video between the Buick Riviera and the Thunderbird from this era as well as the hawk Gran Turismo I believe the Studebaker is better than the Ford in every way I have no idea why Ford outsold Studebaker but when it comes to Studebaker Riviera that is a toss up that would be really hard to pick a winner

[@mickblack2800]

This car is the toughest yet classiest 2door coop in existence

[@What.its.like.]

Definitely top five maybe even top three for me.. design stood the test of time, I wasn’t around in the 60s but would have loved seeing this one the streets when it was new. Everything is perfect on the car except 10-13 miles per gallon part of one changes rear end could probably get more out of it

[@charleyarchuleta4932]

I love my 64 riv

[@What.its.like.]

=) there is lots to love about that car

[@paulk9985]

Somehow I just can't imagine Thelma and Louise driving around in a Riviera.

[@craigcardwell4143]

The 63, 64, and 65's are my favorite Riviera's with the 65 being my choice out of those three, and the 64 being my least favorite just because Buick had cheapened the interior a bit over the 63. The 65 had a better looking interior than the 64 and in my opinion the 65 was definitely the nicest. I did own a fully loaded 63 in the sixties, and sorry now I never bought a 65 and kept it.

[@What.its.like.]

I wanna hit a 63 as well as a 65 on this channel I plan on hitting all the cars if it’s possible to review all the cars some cars are extinct. The 65 is my favorite and that’s the one Bill Mitchell envision the car to be with the clamshell style headlights. So many great designs I honestly believe this era Riviera is totally underrated Gentlemens hot rod it was the perfect size it wasn’t too big it wasn’t too small I love the bucket seats in the back.. that’s another car that I really wanna drive your wife it’s actually like to drive it down the road I often wonder if my reservation of what I think that car would be like would match the actual experience.

[@craigcardwell4143]

@@What.its.like. they certainly didn't as well as the cars we have today in my opinion, but in their day the Riviera's were decent.

[@What.its.like.]

The problem in my opinion is cars today don’t really have souls they are generic (most not all) and with all the technology direct injection, computers still getting 25mpg average is pathetic, model T model A got 20-25mpg almost 100 years ago. I had a 88 Lincoln 5.0 V8 get 25 miles per gallon Hwy.. and there are cars that get better and cars that get worse. Jeep has a V8 Jeep 292 I reviewed awhile back gets 8 when in it 11 on the HWY that’s terrible. It sounds amazing but it’s a total pig. In my opinion (I want to do an episode on fuel economy on day) if car companies cared about gas mileage they would bring back free wheeling. Say when one gets to the top of a hill or mountain put car in Neutral and tur the engine off by double clicking left paddle shifter your running on gravity free energy.. when one gets to the bottom or runs out of inertia.. click right paddle shifter twice behind steering wheel to turn car back on.. Another is two speed rear.. I’ve read that overdrive on these cars cut engine speed by 35% what if we could flip that number 75% or even 50% with a massive overdrive.. I know trade off would be no power to pass, if on a straight road and level road long road trip cruise control, my thought process is if engine is turning 3,000 rpm at 70miles per hour with a. Rear end at 50% or 1:1.5 ratio 1,500rpm outcome will be using half as much gas.. gas is $5 here in Pennsylvania really makes one start thinking

[@MNBluestater]

Nothing like this design before or since.

[@ashleygordon3467]

That’s nice but a ‘64 T Bird convertible for me!

[@What.its.like.]

I would love to compare all 3 one day that would be super stellar but I’ve never seen all three in the same location all three being Buick Riviera Ford Thunderbird Pontiac Grand Prix

[@thewondersock3818]

What is that thing on the passenger side fender well? I'm missing it and would like to know what it is.

[@williamwilkins3084]

That looks like a courtesy light on the back of the console and I think that button turns it on and off.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much =)

[@dj33036]

There is virtually no difference between the '63 and '64 Riviera's. Just some badging on the tail lights and hood. I loved the clamshell headlights on the '65, but hated the taillights and rear bumper.

[@What.its.like.]

What a great timeless design the 63-65 Rivera was =)

[@bcn4138]

SALES FIGURES PLEASE,,,,HOW MANY SOLD SAYS A LOT ABOUT POPULAR THE CAR WAS AT THAT TIME,,,,PLEASE,,,LOVE THE SITE,,,,EDU IN BCN,,,

[@What.its.like.]

Try to include the sales numbers if I can find that information sometimes it’s not easy to find or cut and dry

[@craigjorgensen4637]

1963 1964 and 1965 Rivieras all had different automatic transmissions. Only the 65’s had the Turbo 400’s. A shame this one lacks Air conditioning as a car of this caliber really should have. I cringed when he opened the glove box by its left lower corner. You will see many Rivieras and other Buicks with that corner bent upward as a result. There ate a lot of other options this car could have been equipped with. Dual master cylinders were required in 1967. Few cars had them before then. All GM cars had alternators beginning in 1963. T Birds may have outsold them but the Rivieras were FAR better cars in all areas! My 1965 Riveras were lucky to get 10 MPH. Usually more like 7-8 MPG. Wonderful cars!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that information especially about the glove box I’ll be more careful in the future =) I’ve read that mandate call cars after 1967 and had to have a dual master for safety episode on 6 V to 12 V but I think everybody by 1957 as far as American Automakers converted to 12 V by 1957

[@glennso47]

I always thought this car resembles the Oldsmobile Toronado except that it doesn’t have front wheel drive.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah I saw that too I also saw hints of it in the El Dorado

[@christospollakis7358]

The 63-65 buick rivieras were one of a kind. The design was unique to the Buick Riviera only. It did not share anything with any other vehicles. Now in 66 when G.M. introduce the Toronado they were built on similar platform but you could still tell them apart . The Riviera had beautiful lines , you could not mistake the Riviera to a Toronado . THE 66-69 Rivieras were beautiful designed ,especially the 66-67 . They had beautiful body lines, looked awesome from every angle. The Toronado looked to bulky it just didn't have the flowing and crisp edges of the Buick. That just my opinion.

[@stefanroos3305]

Riviera no doubt

[@What.its.like.]

Sweet choice

[@CORVAIRWILD]

from La Paz Mexico, on vacation from a working vacation in South Florida. I live Plattsburgh NY. Traveller is I

[@steves9905]

i think all the GM cars from '61-'76 are just really well styled cars, but the Riv, Toro, and Eldo in the 60's were spectacular. really, they were custom from the get-go, and any efforts to 'improve' them fail...perfect as is, and just the right car for a guy with a good salary and a dinner jacket squiring his date for a night out at Trader Vic's.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information thank you so much for sharing =)

[@MostlyBuicks]

Having owned both a 1964 Thunderbird (among many other years) and a 1964 Riviera (also among many other years) the Riviera TROUNCES the T-Bird in ride, handling and general performance. They are both comfortable cars until you take them on a tour. The T-Bird is wonky. The Riviera is solid.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information thank you so much for sharing that I haven’t driven either of them but hopefully this year I’m really hoping on comparing cars this year, it’s just finding both of those cars in same place

[@leobaker291]

I have a1996 Buick Riviera I know it's not the same it has a supercharged V6

[@napa257]

Buick Riviera

[@charleshamilton9274]

My parents, until the 80s, always drove Buicks. My dad, bless his heart, loved fast cars but always ended up driving an Electra 225. My mom drove a station wagon until my sister and I were in college then discovered the Riviera. But after buying the crap GM was building, they traded in their Buicks and never looked back. My mom bought a red Mercedes 300D and had it for the rest of her life. My dad? No sports car for him in his golden years. He bought (and loved) a series of Ford pickups…🤷‍♂️

[@What.its.like.]

Great story thank you so much for sharing it.. I’ve owned 30+ cars, maybe one day I’ll make a top five for the channel that I’ve owned I’ve had some really great cars and I’ve had some other cars that sucked.. I think the one that sucked the most was had a 96 Pontiac Sunfire I hated that day the lights were about as bright as candles and jam jars.. my friend borrowed it to go on a date and he’s like how the heck do you drive he went to Walmart and bought one of those 10 million candle power flashlight spotlight I should say so he could see driving down the road because it rained and that made everything far worse

[@charleshamilton9274]

@@What.its.like. You’re doing a great job on this series of videos. They’re unique and well researched. Although I have no interest in actually owning a vintage car (I have no practical skills in car maintenance or repair) yet some cars just demand to be admired; e.g.; 1995 Corniche, 1964 Thunderbird, 2011 Brooklands, 1971 280SE convertible. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@What.its.like.]

The goal is to hopefully get every single car at least every single car made in America from 1932 the 2000s mostly I should correct myself mostly like every day cars.. some cars are gonna be harder than others to do because they might be extinct. Thank you so much =)

[@andrewilliams-md7lb]

Can you help me find the key code for 63 Rivera

[@What.its.like.]

Try reaching out to the AACA they might be able to point you to the right direction forums.aaca.org/topic/224899-keys-for-1963-to-1965-riv/

[@stevebarnes4318]

Is the Riviera still for sale the 64 and then also what is your link for your website do you have other muscle cars that are for sale can you send me a website link and if this Riviera the green one that you just showed on is it for sale can you send me contact information and detail

[@What.its.like.]

This was at max motive I don’t work for them but here is the link that car is still for sale beautiful car they have a really nice selection to choose from maxmotive.com/vehicle/1964-buick-riviera-u1098/ Tell them J KZbin car guy sent you

[@jamesstuart3346]

The 1965 also dropped the tail lights down into the bumper. Overall I think they disimproved it

[@mikeakers3453]

The hidden headlights on the 1965 made the grille seem too wide and ungainly and was not an improvement, in my opinion. Moving the taillights down into the bumper reminded me of a sagging diaper. I believe the 1963-64 Riviera was the most beautiful car ever made.

[@jamesstuart3346]

@@mikeakers3453 Weyall...I'll go for the most beautiful *American* car ever made

[@TairnKA]

I believe it was intended to have front wheel drive, but decided not to. At 5:57; Did anyone know what that controls? That wasn't uncommon to have two windshield washing fluid containers, the glass one is a back up. 1965 Riv, 1966 Bird ;-)

[@zipperad]

Lol. You are WRONG about everything. I have owned a 63 Rivera for 30 years and know the history of the development inside out. 1) It was NEVER going to be a front drive! It was designed new from the ground up and was always meant to be a rear drive. 2) The comment about the 2 windshield washer bottles? Absurd. The clear bottle contained a windshield washer concentrate that was mixed with plain water to be then poured into the reservoir. 3) Rear console switch was a light. The other areas of the dash (empty on this car) was for AC controls, power antennae and courtesy floor lights.

[@TairnKA]

@@zipperad "I believe" doesn't mean I'm positive" it was going to be front wheel drive. Ah, "concentrate", that sounds vagally familiar. Thanks for the clarifications.

[@CORVAIRWILD]

1st view

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome I can’t wait to do some Corvairs they are coming =) well on the list to cover

[@CORVAIRWILD]

@@What.its.like. I can be your consultant! I have several, of all styles and generations. I repaired them for years and years

[@What.its.like.]

What’s your favorite I like the wagon.. I wish they made the wagon in the later years

[@lrlforfun]

Coincidently, I own a pair of turquoise/white interior 64 Rivieras. The example you showcased is very sharp and now I need to make mine look that good. I need to discuss that 70 Limited with you so if you can give me a contact number I'd appreciate it. Thanks for your consideration.

[@What.its.like.]

It’s linked in the description I don’t work for those guys, but they are really nice people, go to the description and click link their phone number is in the link as well as their inventory

[@lrlforfun]

I also wanted to add that I collect First-Gen Rivieras and although they look almost identical at least half of the parts don't interchange from the three years.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that information =)

[@thomasozminkowski2589]

Tachometer was optional and would have displaced the idiot lights

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for for that added information =)

[@zipperad]

Tach was NEVER an option nor were any gauges. All of them came exactly like the one in the video

[@garyenglish53]

The car is spelled Riviera and pronounced using 4 syllables. If u r going to write about cars I would suggest learning how to spell the name if the car and then practice pronouncing the name of the car.

[@garyenglish53]

Just beautiful.

[@garyenglish53]

Nothing like me being critical of other people's car spelling and then misspell my own critique.

[@StopWastingYourTimeDrMEMiller]

Riviera

[@michaelpavy1573]

1965

[@What.its.like.]

The 65s are super nice I got to drive one this year =)

[@csestini]

Did you have to ask for permission to sit in it? Or did you just climb in when no one was looking?

[@What.its.like.]

I have permission to do this with all the cars before hand. Trying to keep these cars Relevant for younger generations, and anyone who wants to know more about lost and forgotten off the beaten path. I often get told by older guys that Younger generations, don’t care about Classic Cars and the reason is is because people are like don’t go near my car don’t touch my car don’t do this with my car so the younger generations they moved on to other things, like video games and anything else. I’ve owned a few 67 mustang (that I picked up hitch hikers in and ran someone that was walking up the road to a gas station) 73 karman Ghia (which I used as a photography prop) currently own a 52 Chevy ( and let anyone sit in it especially young kids and teens if their parents allow and I even let older people sit in it, I try and share what I have, it’s not going to be mine forever and I’d rather it go to someone who is going to love it like I do.. the only other options are museum junk yard, or you get buried in it ) because it’s about planting seeds.. it’s about sharing a cool experience. The end goal is about keeping this stuff on the road. =) But to get back to your question yes I have permission to do this from all of the dealerships as well as I get to drive some cars and I don’t take the cars without people knowing I don’t get into cars without people knowing I don’t touch any car without permission, unless it’s my own car =)

[@csestini]

@@What.its.like. I was just being snarky. I’m sure you had permission, but I appreciate your reply and all you do for the car community. You earned a new subscriber. Respect.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you it means a lot to me =)

[@williamwilkins3084]

I'd buy the Riviera over the Thunderbird. IMO it's a more attractive looking car. More people may have bought the Thunderbird because it might have been a cheaper priced car.

[@What.its.like.]

Both are cool but the Rivera is just wow

[@arturspipins7385]

Looks very expensive. Especially chrome coated parts. Now car makers producing ugly crossovers.

[@MCML50]

I like to ask you to handel the camera slower please.

[@thomasozminkowski2589]

Bill Mitchel = boattail riviera. Done

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome choice