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1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport – Numbers-Matching Super Wildcat V8
A Rare Muscle Luxury Coupe with Authentic Gran Sport Performance
This 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport represents the pinnacle of American personal luxury performance, equipped with its numbers-matching 425ci Super Wildcat V8 and factory-optioned 3.42 Positraction rear end. Fresh from a professional repaint in its original Silver Cloud Metallic, this first-year GS model blends restored aesthetics with sorted mechanicals, ready for show or tour.
Key Features
Authentic Gran Sport Performance
✔ Numbers-Matching 425ci “Super Wildcat” V8:
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Dual 4-barrel carburetors (“Nailhead” configuration)
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10.25:1 compression (360hp when new)
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Professionally rebuilt engine and transmission
✔ Factory Performance Options: -
3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic
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3.42 Positraction rear differential
Luxury & Preservation Highlights
✔ Original-Spec Silver Cloud Metallic Repaint (2011):
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Occasional chips/blemishes (honestly documented)
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Retractable headlight covers fully operational
✔ Well-Preserved Interior: -
Factory-optioned power seat
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Rare “tell-tale” speedometer
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Replaced carpet (with found build card)
✔ Period-Correct Rolling Stock: -
15″ factory wheels
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Sigma Shadow whitewall tires
Premium Factory Options
✔ Climate Control: Deluxe A/C system
✔ Convenience Group:
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Power windows
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Tilt steering column
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Remote mirror
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Power antenna
✔ Entertainment: Sonomatic stereo
Why This Riviera Gran Sport Stands Out
• First-Year GS Model – Only 3,354 produced in 1965
• Authentic Nailhead V8 – Iconic Buick performance
• Documented Build Card – Verification of original specs
• Honest Preservation – No hidden flaws
Perfect For:
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Buick GS collectors
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Muscle car enthusiasts seeking rarity
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Participants in AACA/Buick Club events
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Investors in appreciating 1960s performance
Recent Mechanical Highlights:
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Engine and transmission rebuilds
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All systems operational
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Ready for immediate enjoyment
Own a Piece of Buick Performance History
This 1965 Riviera Gran Sport represents the ultimate expression of Buick’s “gentleman’s muscle car” philosophy – combining luxury appointments with serious Super Wildcat power.
