Mixing exemplary style with top-notch luxury, the Buick Riviera makes for an ideal cruiser, as evidenced by the head-turning ’65 featured in the following video from AutotopiaLA.
This particular 1965 Buick Riviera is owned by Southern California resident Andy, who first got hooked to the nameplate growing up next door to his neighbor’s ’65 lowrider. Ever since, Andy knew he wanted a Riviera, and now he’s the second-owner of this gorgeous ’65 custom.
Built over the course of a decade, Andy’s custom Buick Riviera looks fantastic, with the classic lines enhanced by a shaved body draped in deep black paint. The look is super clean, emphasizing details like the polished trim and hidden headlamps.
This Riviera now rides on polished five-spoke Ridler wheels wrapped in low-profile whitewall tires. “I wanted something that was similar to the Supremes in design, but a larger diameter,” Andy explains. “It’s not a lowrider, it’s not a hotrod, it’s somewhere in between.”
Naturally, Andy spent plenty of effort getting the interior of his Buick Rivera dialed in, and it now sports diamond leather upholstery with gray offset stitching. The custom upholstery plays perfectly with the wood inlays in the dash and console, adding oodles to the class and style. Further details include remote door poppers, a hidden radio, and Dakota Digital gauges.
Making this 1965 Buick Riviera move is an original 401 V8 engine, which was rebuilt and upgraded with new ignition and a Magnaflow exhaust system. The exhaust note is relatively quiet, which makes it perfect for cruising, only rumbling to life with extra throttle application.
This Buick Riviera also rides on a full air suspension kit, which is fed by a custom-painted air tank mounted in the trunk. Disc brakes from Wilwood can be found up front.
This 1965 Buick Riviera oozes cool from every angle. Check it out by hitting play on the video below.
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THEY WILL NEVER BUILD CARS LIKE THIS AGAIN.
What a beautiful Buick. In 1965 Buick was so smart. Buick sent an offer to Buick fans (owners) who could buy
a model Buick Rivera. The model was assembled when it arrived. Oh my goodness..This became my dream car.
A new 1965 Riviera at Reynold’s Buick-GMC in Covina, California was near $5,000 new. There is a need now for a Rivera
in the GM line.
Lov the Rivi’s. They were custom from Buick on the showroom floor with unique styling. A little lowering, nice paint, basically get rid of the barbs and it goes long way to individualization.
That’s one fine-looking car. And mad respect to the builder(s) for leaving the nailhead rather than another boring LS swap.
As a loyal Buick owner (59 Invicta, 71 GS 455, 74 GS 455, 83 Riviera turbo, 85 Regal turbo, 2003 Regal GS, 2013 Enclave, 2016 Regal) the 65 Riviera was an elusive dream. Love the rebuild of the nailhead. Nothing else would do.
Those wheels are an abomination on a beautiful car.
That Riv was originally going to be a Cadillac.
Today’s designers need a history lesson. Start here. Better looking than anything on Buick Showroom today.
Big 2 door car like this is really nice looking.
wikkid
I owned a black 1965 riviera from 1991 to 2005. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Would have it still but it got t boned
Love this car
Nice job on the car,live the wheels!
Ive owned 66 for 15 years now. 425 nail head.
Nice riding car with some ommph to it.
Great job. Good luck with it.
The car is epic the wheels are hideous
One of the best from Buick from Styling and Comfort!!
Wow! A Beautiful ride. Very nice job
Not my cup of tea but a great job of customizing. And can I just say Bravo for keeping that wonderful Nailhead vs following the herd and slapping in yet another boring LS!
IF IT AINT BROKE , DONT FIX IT…….. car is still great after all these years.
Not a fan of the wheels and all the inlay in the interior is way to much
That is one awesome job on that Great Buick GM ride. When The big three were Super Supreme & manufactured awesome rides in their hey days, the Ultimate Supreme in Big Daddy Cool. All Cool in the Gang that is😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕵🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴🕴👓🕶👓🕶👓🕶👓🕶👓🕶👓🕶
does it Ooze OIL too?