1964 Buick Riviera Custom in Coral Mist Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville, IL on 9-24-17.
We're looking at a 1964 Buick Riviera Custom in Coral Mist Paint.
The car's Owner is Rich Schultz. Rich’s has owned this car since 2013. Rich shares and friend growing up Father was a Zone Manager for Buick and always came home with some cool cars, and four years ago, he purchased this one. Today he shares details on this beauty.
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[@hishamelfiki8111]

Beautiful and amazing color. One of the nicest cars that Buick introduced to the market .I really like this awesome car. Strong and built with great precision and care. I enjoyed watching this video very much. Thanks LOU for sharing this great car. LOU please have a great day. Kind Regards

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoyed this one and consider it "beautiful and amazing" :-) Hope you have a great day too. You're welcome, Lou

[@jackwild1111]

Superb example, one of the finest I've seen. Can't tell you how bad I want it ! 'Wonderbar' was a bar type switch on the front of the radio to perform seek/scan. I really wanted to hear those horns ! Thanks Lou, another fabulous car story !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, Glad you enjoyed this one and find this car "Superb" :-) I would have like to hear the horns too. You're welcome, Lou

[@OldNewSweetRides]

A great, classy luxury car! I've never seen one before, but I would like to find one and film it... then put it here! Here's a pretty cool fact: Minimal trim and mechanical changes were made for 1964. Leather was dropped as an option, and the Dynaflow-based twin turbine replaced by a new three-speed Super Turbine 400. This was a GM Turbo Hydra-Matic with a variable pitch torque converter like the Dynaflow's. It used a two speed "D,L" selector but could automatically downshift from third to second until the car reached a suitable speed to downshift to first. This was the first year of the Stylized "R" emblem, a trademark that would continue throughout the remainder of Riviera's 36-year production run. The engine was upgraded to the previously optional 340 hp (254 kW) 425 cu in (7.0 l) V8. A 360 hp (268 kW) 'Super Wildcat' version was available, with dual Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors. Total sales for the 1963-1965 model years was a respectable 112,244. The Riviera was extremely well received from all quarters and considered a great success, giving the Thunderbird its first real competition as America's preeminent personal luxury car, John.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Very pretty paint on this Riviera... nice lines, very classy look! The wood grain is really nice! Very cool telescopic wheel, n electronic eye!! Nice dash too! All the little chrome pieces really add to the style of this ride! I like a Wildcat... great revs!!! I enjoyed this vid, great!! Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, I agree with you the design of this one is classy! :-) Always a treat to read your comment, thank you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@MrGeeMan1980]

One of the classiest looking Buicks ever made. My third grade teacher owned a '65 Riviera . She was one of the meanest teachers I ever had, but when I found out she drove a Riviera I overlooked her persona just to see her in that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrGeeMan1980, Great story :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Lovely looking 64 Buick Riviera. I'm not crazy about the wheels, but the rest of the car looks beautiful! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad you like the lovely looks of this one (other than the wheels) :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

You're welcome, and thank you for posting. I've always loved the 1963 and 64 Riviera. :)

[@JSDesignHK]

Terrific car and one of Bill Mitchell's greatest designs. A pity about the dreadful wheels and tyres, which negate the quiet, timeless look that Mitchell was striving for.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JSD HK, Glad you enjoy the "terrific" design of this one (other than the wheels) :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Very nicely equipped as it should be. Four note horns, power vent windows, cruise etc. Coral wasn’t a popular color but I always liked it. I think the color has been changed to a darker color. I don’t care at all for those wheels but some might! Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-)

[@jamesspainhour1692]

Have a 64 Lesabre I'm about to paint. Love it. A little bit like the Riviera.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like you have a fun car :-) Hope it comes out the way you like it.

[@fleetwin1]

Love the old Rivs and that nail head V8! I am having a hard time believing that the silly underhood horn was a factory option though...

[@garywood9525]

It was an option for about $27.00 but they were to be mounted on the left and right side of the inner hood right by the cavity between the rocker cover and inner fender wall. Not sure why both were on the drivers side but the owner did say the engine was taken out for upgrade and might be there for now because they aren't wired up yet .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Happy to read you "love: this one :-) Lou

[@garywood9525]

1964 was an interesting year because it had the full wood trim inside while 65 got rid of the polished metal dash because the glare from the sun bother people which made Buick go to a black finish . The 425 engine was now standard since the 401 was dropped . Buick finally solved the Clam-shell hidden light system from the auto Show Silver Arrow pre-63 that was just the proto-type where the 64 would be the last year for the Grill mounted quad light that were now gone for 1965. The 1963 also had 8 levers mounted above the radio area for the the Controls like the Vents and Heating which owners found complicated and annoying when adjusting the radio. This 64 shows how the heating and AC was moved down to the console for east access . The Riviera was the first full production car from Detroit that had the Flush mounted rear window for air flow and a smooth flowing body from the roof to the trunk . That VIN tag matches the Cowl tag as 7 K 1153788 . 7 K is 1964 since 7 J is 1963 while the O4D is the last week on April 1964 and the Style is 64 ( year ) 4747( 2dr hrdtp Riviera ) . The 140 MPH speedo was to impress people because GM's tests and specs list the top speed at 120 mph. By 1966, most of the kids i hung around with had found it cool for a car to have hidden lights like the Charger , Corvette and Toronado. In 67 we saw the T-bird , Cougar and grand prix get them as well . Just a note about the Wonderbar radio.....the Tech sheet claims it was for the AM radio and is had a SEEK function while driving where it found the strongest signal for you, there was also a floor button for the Left foot to push and manually seek a Station. The FM radio was pretty new and there weren't too many FM Stations. In 1963, the T-Bird and Lincoln got the AM/FM option . If the is a Wonderbar radio....it may be only for the AM band .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and adding to the story, Lou

[@TACADD]

I just picked up an identical Hot Wheels of this lovely Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TACADD, NICE! Lou

[@timbaltutan]

Haha me too!! The hot wheels boulevard series! Normally a greenlight, m2 and johnny lightning collector....

[@iamrichrocker]

Lou..the car is so stunning i forgot to even look at the wheels..what a beauty..

[@loucostabile]

HI iamrichrocker, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one and consider the car "stunning & a beauty" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chrispappas3750]

It's a bugle...that made my day, thank you, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Pappas. Bugle, Ah nice :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bridgeviewcommunitychurch6411]

I was told the Wonder bar radio had a channel scan button down by the hi beams on the floor so you can change channel hands free

[@loucostabile]

HI Bridgeview Community Church, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Scourgewor]

Thanks for showing this 64'. I have one too but mine is still being restored. Not many have this number of factory options. This one has delux interior, air con, power seat, power mirrors, power vent windows, horn and probably some other things.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mozzie, Thank you for viewing and sharing you have one too, cool! Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

That ol' Riv looks great & sounds angry! Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Sounds angry!" I like that :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! Oh yes, this Riviera is beautiful! A good year of release! Wheels are not original, but custom is not bad! Thank you Lou for the nice video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bad Russian, Glad you enjoyed this one and think the car is "beautiful!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@XXTROB]

Nice wheels and stance and a cool color.....those classic luxury car interiors are unbeatable

[@loucostabile]

Hi XXTROB, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoyed, Lou

[@edb.3313]

Great car Lou and as always, another fine video. :-)👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, it's appreciated, Lou

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

SWEET !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi PatrickSeanEarl, Happy to read you appreciate this "SWEET !!!" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

@@loucostabile I guess you can't tell, but I have subscribed. The Riviera has always been my favourite Buick. 63, 64 ,65 ... had a friend when I was in high school had a 66. Didn't like it as much but it drove nice. It was no match for my 70 Cuda though. Back in those days gas was only 36 cents per gallon. Those were the days !!! If I knew what that Cuda would be worth these days I would have stored it in my father's barn. Who knew ? Looking forward to seeing upcoming videos. ✌

[@Chuckles9191991]

Great video Lou. My favorite Buick is the Riviera. I've seen a couple with those horns so I'm sure the owner is correct about the horn option.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuckles9191991, Favorite is the Riviera, Nice ! :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@raould860]

Dads got Dean Martin's mistress's 63 Riv from LV stashed in a garage in BC, Canada... pearl blue with white interior, all og...he put on the 65gs dual quad though... send you some pics if you want.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raoul, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@b_aleman]

Omg... now I want one

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon :-)

[@b_aleman]

@@loucostabile I wasnt kidding. I've spent the last hour trying to find one and I'm scheduled to go see it on the 26th. No where near the same shape as the one in your video but it's a 465 wildcat complete. Original and in decent shape. Xing my fingers

[@bighands69]

That car is a match for any luxury European sports car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi big hands69, Glad you like this one as much as a luxury European car :-) Lou

[@alexrazo5600]

I have a set off true spokes wire rims with a R in the center they would look awsome on this car. I got 2 68 rivieras

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alex Razo, Happy to read you have two nice Riviera's :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@sirhands65]

64 also had a different transmission 63 it was the powerglide 64 was a turbo 400. Also forgot the fact that the hood emblem was also different 63 had a button on the hood 64 had the r emblem which was mounted vertically.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alphonse, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bobeskance8965]

63' was a Dynaflow.

[@jnucci1]

Great car. I'll chime in with the others in wishing those horns worked. I'm guessing regulations don't allow for such horns today. Those big barges needed big horns!

[@loucostabile]

Hi jnucci1, Glad you like this one and consider it a "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

I have a 62 Buick Electric 224 everything all original gave to my son for Graduation

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos Rodriguez, Sounds like a GREAT car and a wonderful gift :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

Rivera are beautiful cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos Rodriguez, Yes they have a beautiful design :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I love these cars😍 I found a 63 that's in need of a serious resto. just think the asking price is a little on the high end🤔 What's a good source for values on these cars?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read you "love these cars" :-) I'm not sure about values of the cars, so I'm hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

@@loucostabile Okay thanks

[@garbage854]

Nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-)

[@garbage854]

:)

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

We took hiscar to a car show everyone there though it was a 62 Chevrolet there was nothing but every other car except a Buick

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlos, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@estpst]

Was just thinking yesterday when would you have a Riviera on. Too bad those horns were not hooked up!

[@loucostabile]

HI estpst, Your Riviera is ready Sir :-) Horns would have been fun :-) Lou

[@ivoiveau]

I have a '63 Riviera. I love the wheel on your car. Can you give me the info of the wheels?

[@loucostabile]

Hi ivoiveau, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) I have no other info on the wheels other than what you see in the video, Lou

[@srercrcr]

I've never seen mentioned those optional horns in all my years. They don't seem a likely option for a Buick Riviera.

[@loucostabile]

Hi srercrcr, It appears to be an option as here is a link for a 1965 Buick and at the 6:15 mark, there are those horns again, enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZrEdWWMgsiCars

[@srercrcr]

Wow I stand corrected. Steve

[@LynxStarAuto]

Those horns were a GM option dating back to the 40's. They were called trumpet horns. Buick, Cadillac, and Olds were the most common marques to feature them. They were available in different tones to the customer's choosing. Tho they typically sound like a freight train. Few survived on the E bodies because of their location. Many owners either removed them, or relocated them.

[@glifikskils3792]

How do you or how can you find out if it is originals miles or not?

[@loucostabile]

I'll have to take the person word.

[@glifikskils3792]

@@loucostabile but is there a way to find that out

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

She's a beauty. Too bad it doesn't have the Super Wildcat engine that had dual carbs. Think of that - a luxury car with dual carbs! Go fast in style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi W1seOldg33zer, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one (other than the missing dual carbs) :-) Lou

[@ozarksfarmerhansen8782]

He should have learned GM had NO disk brakes before 1965.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ozarks Farmer Hansen, When you tell me, I'm learning :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Very nice car with some rare options.incorrect color but it looks OK. Those wheels need to go! They really detract from the good looks of the car. Exhaust needs to be restored to stock if possible!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@teriswann6097]

Nice car ! UGLY wheels ! WTF ?????

[@loucostabile]

Hi Teri Swann, Glad you enjoy this car, and clearly if you owned it, you'd be swapping the rims and wheels. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou