Basic information and history

The first-generation Buick Riviera was introduced as a personal luxury coupe with clean, timeless styling under Bill Mitchell. The 1964 model year is distinguished by its clean, pillarless hardtop profile, distinctive lines, and the rear-wheel-drive layout that gave the model its well-known balance. A total of 37,958 were produced for 1964. The first generation was built for three years. The Riviera was positioned as a well-equipped two-door hardtop with a V8 at the core of the concept and with a focus on comfort, design and long-distance capability.

This example is a 1964 Buick Riviera Coupé imported to Sweden in 2006. According to the seller, the car has been repainted and shows traces of this, including at the trunk-lid hinges. The air conditioning does not cool and the heater unit is disconnected.

Equipment and options

• Isofix according to the seller
• Air conditioning; does not cool, heater unit disconnected
• 7-litre V8 "Wildcat 465"

Modifications and work performed: According to the seller, the car has been repainted with visible signs, including at the trunk-lid hinges. Some controls are said to be disconnected. In the cabin, a button in the seat upholstery is missing. The heater unit is disconnected.

Condition

Body and exterior: The paint has been redone and traces of the work can be seen, for example at the trunk-lid hinges. Rust is noted on the left rear quarter panel, approximately ten centimetres behind the wheel, according to the seller. The glass is assessed as good. There is a crack in one headlamp unit at the front. Other chrome items, trim and emblems are not further described by the seller.

Interior: The interior is said to be in good condition overall. A button is missing from the seat upholstery. The headliner is in good condition. The steering wheel is in good condition. The seller states that controls function but are disconnected and that there are no buttons, which should be interpreted to mean that certain functional elements are missing or have been removed.

Tyres and wheels: The tyres are road legal according to the seller. No further information on wheels or tyre sizes is provided.

Mechanics and functionality: The engine runs according to the seller. The brakes are assessed as good. Transmission and driveline are assessed as good. The air conditioning does not cool and the heater unit is disconnected.

Service history

The most recent service was reportedly carried out last autumn, according to the seller. Previous service records, history or receipts are not available.

Summary

1964 Buick Riviera Coupé with the characteristic first-generation design and rear-wheel-drive layout. According to the seller, the car is drivable with good brakes and functioning but partly disconnected controls. The car has been repainted with visible traces in some areas, and there is localized rust at the left rear quarter panel. The interior is said to be in good condition with a missing button in the seat upholstery. The air conditioning does not cool and the heater unit is disconnected. The odometer reading is stated at 48 kilometres and is said to be guaranteed by the seller. The lack of documented history means the vehicle should be carefully inspected by prospective buyers seeking an early Riviera with potential for further improvements and adjustments.