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Buick Riviera (1965)
for sale

Price: US $4,500.00

Description:

This posting is for a 1965 Buick Riviera with a lot of potential and a lot of upside. Just take a look at how much properly restored 1965 Buick Rivieras with the Clam-Shell headlights are listed for on Hemmings.com and on EbayMotors.com. Then take a look at the their estimated values on Hagerty.com or NADAGuides.com.
History of this Riviera:
---Garaged in Phoenix since July 2014. Recently purchased by me and still kept in garage.
---Purchased and shipped from Washington State in July 2014 by previous owner.
---There is a Bellevue College parking permit sticker on the rear window from 1980, so it's likely spent the majority of its life in WA.
Body:
---Exterior is very straight. There is some rust-through on rear quarter-panels, near trunk, and driver's floor-pan. Frame has surface rust. I've had my body-shop guy look it over and, according to him, it's not outside the norm for a 1965, is not structural, and can easily be worked with.
---The exterior has been primed but is not quite ready for paint and needs more prep.
---All exterior trim is on the car.
Powertrain:
---401 Nailhead V8 (NOT numbers matching). Engine is the big unknown. If you open the hood, you'll see that work has been done and the top end has been rebuilt. It's very clean under the hood & it appears that the engine has never been run after the rebuild. I do not know if it was finished. My mechanic and I will be working to determine the status and condition of the engine in the coming weeks. He thinks he can make it turn over. If we can get it running before it's sold, price will go up.
---3-Speed Super Turbine 400 Transmission. Do not know its condition. Shifts into Neutral.
Interior:
---Gutted and in need of full restoration.
---Seats need to be reupholstered.
---Some kind of basecoat/primer has been applied to interior and trunk.
---Driver-side floorpan has rust and small holes and needs to be replaced.
---Trunk is full of trim pieces from the interior & I think it's all there.
Why am I selling?
---The 1963-1965 Buick Riviera has been a Dream Car of mine for a long time. When I saw one available locally, I jumped on it. It was a bit of an impulse purchase. Since then, I realized that I cannot afford to put money into a restoration at this time because of another restoration project in progress, life, baby, switching jobs, etc. This means the car will sit and take up a parking space in my garage as I very very slowly begin to work on it.
---I would rather sell it but don't mind keeping it.
From Wikipedia:
---The 1963-1965 Riviera is one of the most beautiful American cars ever built. -Sergio Pininfarina.
---The first-generation Riviera is considered a styling landmark, and is quite collectible today. -American Muscle Car Club.
From Me:
---Cash or wire transfer only. I have Clean AZ title in hand.
---$500 Deposit required
PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BIDDING!!
I want the winning bidder to be satisfied with his or her purchase. I want you to feel comfortable that you got as much info as you need to make an informed purchase decision. I encourage potential bidders to call or email with any and all questions or come see the vehicle in person if local. Please contact me through Ebay for my phone number.
For out-of-state buyers, I will provide garage storage for up to 2 weeks after full payment is made to allow for shipping arrangements. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. We will assist the shipping company with the loading of the vehicle. This vehicle is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end listing at any time.
Please ask any and all questions before bidding.
***Deposit required within 24 hours after auction end. Full payment due 3 days after auction end.***

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