The Most Badass Cruiser 1965 Buick Riviera | Low and Slow Custom Cruiser

This 1965 Buick Riviera is just beautiful, from the clean and classy shaved body to the custom interior all slammed on air suspension this thing is just pure badass, So sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@georgestoudamire6303]

Buick Riviera. The most underrated,underappreciated car ever built.

[@robertkollaritsch5842]

The most sexiest car EVER produced. Period

[@kevinsmith7859]

Absolutely love buicks period! My father had a 76 buick electra ..wow that rivera u guys redid...second to none! Gorgeous!👏👏👏👏👏👏#GuRu48🏋🏁

[@rolandomota9836]

That's the only year with the tail lights in the bumper 👍

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Shit....you ain't kidding...a student in high school had one...sexy as anything Europe ever produced

[@-A.R.A.D-]

Underated and supersexy. 😍👌😎

[@EngineManiacBoy]

This Car is So Gangster, I love this clean style. She's Really Beautyful

[@larrysummers8966]

I have only 2 mild complaints about this particular build. First, I want to disclose the fact that I would own and buy this particular car, so I'm not talking crap. But #1, they put too much layer of paint and/or bondo, you can hardly see the bodyline that runs from the side/middle of the body, this line runs from the front fender, all the way to the rear and then drops down at the end/rear. This kind of takes away some of the beauty of the bodylines. Perhaps it's just the video why you can't see it. #2, he removed the chrome trim that starts/runs around the front wheel well and runs all along the car all the way to the back wheel well. This car would have looked a lot more beautiful if the owner wouldn't have removed that.

[@tedgeldberg6498]

Arguably the most beautiful, timeless car ever built by an American auto maker (except maybe for the 1968 GTO). Congratulations on a job well done.

[@DrivenbyGears]

Definitely

[@Killerconceptz]

These cars are so overlooked

[@craigcaldwell8383]

To bad companies don’t make a model or two look this this. Especially like those headlights

[@tunethetoy7225]

It’s all about sharp angles and small headlights now :(

[@biffstudd]

The new Bentley coupe stole some style cues from the 65 Riviera for it's interior. Similar dash, center console and gas pedal.

[@tl5108]

God that’s one of my dream cars. Someday I’ll have a ‘65 Riv and a ‘69 Roadrunner in my garage

[@briankinnear7461]

Agree this is a stunning car. Paint is perfection. Look and stance are spot on. Whole car is a great package. Have always had a soft spot for these '65 Riviera's. Grew up with a guy who in the mid-70s had a '65 Skylark. It had all the toys for the day and could rip the tires off as well. His dad went out and bought a '66 RIviera because he loved the Skylark so much but wanted 'one better' then his son.

[@tunethetoy7225]

I’ve seen Johnny Trejo (Machete) driving this gangster mobile! I always wondered what it was, it has so much presence on the road 😎

[@rogjackson]

I like how Andy is saying "...it's not a low rider, it's not a hot rod. It's somewhere in between." When I first saw the image of the car on the video cover, that was exactly what I was thinking. So he nailed his vision. One of the really cool things about building or working on your own car, especially if it isn't perfectly stock, is that there is plenty of room for creativity and personality. And that idea applies even when making only subtle changes that keep original styling, as Andy did so nicely on his 65. Another great video AutotopiaLA!! Keep them coming!

[@Chuckles9191991]

The Riviera is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. This one takes it to a higher level. What a beauty.

[@gilbertcardenas3174]

Beautiful 65 Riviera, I'm also a Big Buick guy. I have 3 Buicks. I also just bought a 65 Riviera less than year ago it's seafoam green. It's coming along really Good, all original, green interior. Just found it online one Saturday morning after looking for months, almost everyday. I hope to post Videos of my Buicks one day. My Baby is a 60 Buick Electra, Gloss Black Laquer Paint. It's a pedal start car. My kids call it the Batman Car. I Love Classics, take care everyone.

[@cadilac949]

I can’t believe they are barely finding out what hydro dip is. It’s badass. Can make a wave in the car industry

[@domin8rdominant763]

Awesome to know he’s the second owner of the Riviera! I hope to get our family 65 Riviera looking just as sweet one day because our Riviera belonged to our farther and now it’s OURS! Second Generation Owned

[@jerrynavarro2404]

My favorite buick 65 riviera yeah !

[@ZAKU-GD]

this car remines me of patrick swayze when he bought this car from a used car dealership in the movie 1989 ROADHOUSE!! When i saw how the headlights open i was hooked

[@explorinlearnindoing5462]

Yeah and back in those days they were cheap! Now a fortune...

[@saltandlight-f5p]

That pure wood interior made this car incredibly unique

[@killerb4202]

One of Swayze's cars in the "Roadhouse" movie!!

[@davewoodmancy4596]

The 1963 through 1965 Buick Riviera's are the most beautifully designed cars that I have ever seen in my life. I've tried to buy a couple and they were always Out Of Reach. Beautiful car

[@Davo32310]

Have you seen the 1959 Buick?

[@Texas_Cruiser]

What's your budget, sir?

[@willjam465]

Those Rivs are some of the most beautiful designs to come out of Detroit. This is an awesome example.

[@mdtaylor2274]

My favorite cruiser in the world! Would prefer this over any Impala, Lincoln Continental or Cadillac any day.

[@DCW121]

I would get either a 65 gto, or impala ss

[@raynabozny2338]

Stunning ... Nicest 65 Riviera I have ever seen

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

1971 Riviera is my favorite cruiser.

[@100percent_KINE_HI]

Shawn's making his job harder and harder finding these immaculate time capsules. Absolutely stunning RIV...keep up the awesome work.

[@frankmurray9172]

Always been one of my favourite cars. Someone bought a 1963 silver one he parked in his drive in London around the corner to our house. This was back in 1965 when I was 10. It was on my cycle route. The swine also had a Matchless 650. Love what's been done to this one.

[@JarvisMod]

This is the best year Riviera. such a beautiful car

[@timtraverthediecastcollect6482]

I totally love cars and trucks before the year of 68

[@erniearambula3525]

Beautiful lines that are timeless and a big block ya she's a real beauty.

[@AutotopiaLA]

She’s a beauty alright

[@tonyd4843]

this car looks like the one from the movie Road house that Patric Swayze drove when he first started working in that road house bar

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yep. Love it!!

[@John-jr1si]

I need a buick in my life now

[@dannydiaz5279]

Nicely done I'm straight old school Nice clean and simple Beautifully well done That body in the body lines Of that car It's just stunning Simply badass Nicely done God bless no Less

[@taylor5542]

I friggin love the Rivieras. Beautiful

[@ericswires8534]

Thank you for keeping the nailhead ! I would have bet money on seeing another effing LS under the hood.

[@tl5108]

I’m kinda tired of the dick measuring, cookie cutter HP war too. I love seeing unique and original original engines get some love

[@ericswires8534]

T L I totally agree man. There’s something to be said about appreciating of the heritage of the vehicle. Especially in this case with the nailhead known to be sometimes quirky and demanding.

[@DrivenbyGears]

Me 2 this ls swap the world shit

[@MuShinnen]

@@tl5108 I think a lot of people go with the LS because it's cheap and reliable. Horsepower is nice, but a guaranteed crank, and cheap widely available parts are arguably the bigger perks. I want a '72 Chevelle with an LS1 simply for reliability's sake.

[@tl5108]

@@MuShinnen thats fair but at the same time, with the internet now. Its not hard to find a lot of parts for just about anything, unless you have something really oddball. Granted, nothing is as cheap as an LS or SBC

[@rbszx14r56]

My uncle had one of these back in the day I've always liked these Rivieras since then what a beautiful cruiser

[@johnmurgo7725]

Those rims are perfect!

[@robertc4311]

1965 Buick Riviera is argubably one of the best designs that ever came out of GM! Super Nyce car! Gotta love the hidden headlights function...

[@2pacalivesm]

I got this on gta 5 the buccaneer lol your the set up is 🔥🔥🔥

[@frankrivvi5553]

The coolest/baddest car ever built! 65’ Riv IMO

[@horacehenderson6202]

That's a beautiful ride

[@SAM46323]

one of the best riviera ever

[@juicewalter7715]

Beautiful car, had a 92 riv, loved it, nothing rides like a Buick

[@mariaesposito274]

And badass 1964 Buick Riviera!!

[@ghostinthetreeline]

This was definitely a good change of pace. And one heck of a cruiser.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a cool cruiser and was fun to slow it down a bit

[@ghostinthetreeline]

@@AutotopiaLA it was good to see someone sticking with the old engine platform. Too often we go straight for LS or Coyote swaps, which are awesome. But seeing someone stick with the old power plant shook it up. Great build.

[@johnnyteunissen7707]

What a classy sleek ride!! Love what Andy has done with it. Keeping it original while adding some modern touches, but always keeping to its theme! Great job!!👍👍

[@ryhildo]

thats just beautiful...

[@steves4639]

if done right, the Riv's counterparts, the 67-70 Eldo and 66-70 Toro make super mild customs too. the key is knowing when to stop, and this Riv is a master class

[@dannyal467]

thats a cool as ride lobe those head lights very unique

[@gene978]

Certainly Eye Candy. A+++

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely and a great cruiser

[@jm-hb9tl]

You definitely arrive in Class with this Awesome Riviera. These cars are definitely underrated need to be more appreciated. Keep up the great work Shawn and Congrats on 200k.

[@JamesWilliams-qn5cq]

Really Sweet. Thx a Ton for the Post.

[@greym6436]

Love this setup.. Looking to do this this with my 93’ Roadmaster

[@rxlo1062]

Gorgeous Gorgeous!!! 👍👍👍

[@steveburlinson1892]

Love those headlights

[@rejekllingen1582]

What a Nice clean unit of a car!

[@ProudPapaw88]

Beautiful, beautiful Buick. This guy did it right. I wouldn’t change a thing on the car. Just enough rumble to not have to talk loud while cruising. Good job Shawn thanks for sharing.

[@alforislawrence8534]

Awesome Engineering, I have always loved this year Revie, BADASS !!

[@johnpurdum8126]

Beautiful cruiser. Good thing L A has plenty of blvds for happy cruising.

[@bronxbomber9616]

STUNNING!!!!!

[@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE]

Very cool vid! Just one step above a low rider in my opinion, a simple cruiser with the modern day touch ups to keep it safe and reliable. Probably one of the most coolest hideaway headlight designs I've seen on an American Classic, aside from a first generation RS package Camaro of course!

[@buggybunny5769]

Nice! Great job.

[@bravofoxable]

Respect to Andy for keeping it so original, even with Nailhead 401! Second owner?!? Wow! Such a clean, menacing, no bullshit car. Perfect rumble that says "beware" Man this Riviera is just perfect, proper and solid real cruiser. Thanks Shawn, enjoyed it very much 👍🏻

[@ericdolan2130]

Sooo clean and understated! Love the stock but updated where needed engine compartment. It's obviously money well spent on perfect body lines, paint, and killer interior. It's a driver, not a show piece, and that's what makes it great!

[@jj629ful]

Very beautiful Amazing looking car

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a cool cruiser

[@yashrides]

My goodness! I've only seen this on social media years back when i was a kid maybe in ocean blue color. Man i remember taking a screenshot and putting it as wallpaper on my phone. Totally slaying it dude.

[@edwardkavakura8917]

Badass Rivi' love your show....shout out from Sydney Australia. HNY stay safe

[@lmacp6164]

A wonderful example of how to make a great styled car better. Love It.

[@chelu4u]

Absolutely beautiful. Thou shall not covet thy neighbors goods but I'm covetting right now smdh

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same here. Hard to not covet this car

[@JamesJones-vv3so]

The 1965 Buick Riviera is one of my dream cars to own it looks good.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Total dream cruiser

[@JamesJones-vv3so]

@@AutotopiaLA I agree 100%

[@adrianstanciu8876]

It's one of the beautiful car ever made!

[@rtkl13]

Boy you said it .....have always liked the 65 Riv but kinda forgot about it, watching this video has my eyes open again. Beautiful car , nicely done

[@sickjohnson]

The title of this video appears to be accurate AF...what a car. That interior is as unreal as the exterior, it just screams of appreciation for the 1965 Riviera. Seeing this one guys made my night, and I wasn't a Riviera fan at all...till tonight.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Beautiful riviera! Good to see something a little different on the channel. Sometimes just cruising is fun! 👍

[@khabaaustralia]

Found myself picking up my jaw a couple time's during this vlog that Riviera was SO COOL so well done. Man what a cruiser

[@scryla2000]

I have ALWAYS wanted a 65 Riviera. Change the color to white and I’m done!! Love this channel Shawn!!!!

[@enzom_zantes8802]

That’s one sick riviera

[@bryanluntz1603]

That's a beautiful '65 I like everything from super cars to Lowriders Hot rods to pro mods That '65 is a special Riviera Nice style👍

[@6sixty1gixxer80]

Absolutely amazing work..love this cruiser

[@Ronagery]

What a sensible tuning !

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing is set up to cruise

[@Asdfbedffhdsxe345]

Gosh I’d love one of these

[@designbyarchitect4603]

Beautiful American Dream Car!

[@chrislovett87]

That’s a beautiful car,,I’m a huge Riviera fan as well.

[@majorwilkesjr.5827]

This car is too clean to be real . Very nice . I'm a boat tail fan , but I'd take this with NO question . 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@AlexRamirez-lf1wj]

Nice ride i got 2 68 rivieras im fixing upp one is a GS i installed a 455 in both cars

[@hafablake3599]

It's just incredible that they used to make these cars back in the day

[@axo8932]

The Paint and Body is Sick! Great Classy Cruiser!

[@steves4639]

this is one of the very few custom Rivs I've seen that I like. the Riv was practically a custom right from the factory, so really can't improve on it, adding to it only takes away from it, but this one is so tasteful and restrained and kept all the hallmarks that make it awesome. the burl wood interior is outstanding. thx Andy and Shawn for showing it

[@DrivenbyGears]

Omg its beautiful.... I'd rock that cruising every where

[@rajnbull]

*now that's what I'm talking about Shawn! lately, you've been doing a lot of trucks. but this car is absolutely beautiful a little too low but beautiful. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving sir*

[@Davo32310]

U can raise it

[@I-Teee]

Give me a 65 Riviera next to an 87 GN and my garage would be complete. Incredibly well done.

[@daryelthomas9414]

I have a 63,when I showed it to my dad he said" you were conceived in one just like this" mind blown 😳

[@barrymcaulkiner]

Beautiful car, great lines

[@EndofDays213]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ganjd1148]

Oh wow, they sure don't make cars like these anymore. Loved this way more than I expected in a really good way. Thanks for the diversity!

[@marwannabe]

Perfect cruiser/lowrider and best designed riviera

[@amiromidbakhtiyari7975]

The King of amdrican macel sports

[@Supercarenthusiast]

Really digging these old school cruiser vlogs. Don’t get me wrong I’m like u I’m a go fast guy myself but love me a clean cruiser. This one is especially clean

[@savagevidz149]

That is one sexy ride. I like everything about his choices. Those rims set it off. Glad they aren't 100spoke. This Riviera is both Tough & Sexy/ Classy. Well done. Award winner

[@joeslacker1020]

If they took that line out they put above the rear fenders that comes from the side mirrors it'd be even better

[@vancityslicker2844]

Most beautiful top 3 cars ever

[@rescuemepookie5256]

this and a 72 buick skylark are my favorite old schools

[@Davivd2]

Hell yeah. My buddy had that same Skylark in high school. It was heavy but it had some kick to it when you mashed the pedal.

[@cannednolan8194]

Nice car with great lines. Great interior.

[@eljefe8883]

Madre De Dios. Me quedo sin palabras. Simplemente increíble

[@timtraverthediecastcollect6482]

I have rate that over 200 that how wonderful it is