This 1963 Buick Riviera was modified with air springs, a polished grille, a flush-mounted antenna tunnel and taillights, shaved door handles and mirrors, smoothed bumpers, faded paint stripes, and a custom interior. The car is finished in blue pearl over white leather upholstery and is powered by a 401ci Nailhead V8 linked with a two-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes air conditioning, a 1961 Cadillac steering wheel, cruise control, power steering, power brakes, chrome 15″ Cragar wheels, whitewall tires, power windows, custom interior knobs and switches, and a leather-upholstered dashboard cover, floor mats, hood, door, and trunk panels.
The white leather interior treatment carries through to the trunk compartment and underside of the decklid. A body-color cooler with custom “Blue Ice” lettering and pinstriping is located in the trunk, and the air compressor and tank are concealed behind the center trim panels.
The 401ci Nailhead V8 have been overhauled with 10.5:1 compression pistons and overbored .060″. Features include a Carter AFB 750-cfm carburetor and a chrome air cleaner assembly, radiator close-out panel, and valve covers. White leather upholstery has been fitted to the underside of the hood and custom pinstriping has been applied to the fan shroud, fresh air inlet, catch can, and inner wheel tubs. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed automatic transmission and a rear axle with 3.43:1 gears. A dual exhaust system with glasspack mufflers has been installed.
A window sticker, a Rod & Custom magazine featuring the car, manufacturer’s literature, and refurbishment photos accompany the sale.
The body was repainted in blue pearl with custom faded stripes. Exterior details include a polished grille, concealed headlights, a flush-mounted antenna tunnel and taillights, shaved door handles and mirrors, smoothed bumpers, faux quarter panel scoops, and polished dual exhaust finishers.
Chrome 15″ Cragar wheels wear spinner-style center caps and are mounted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial wide-whitewall tires. The car has been fitted with an air compressor, an air tank, and four-wheel air springs. Braking is handled by power-assisted finned drums at all four corners.
The cabin features two rows of bucket seats trimmed in white button-tufted leather joined by a color-coordinated dashboard cover, headliner, floor mats, and door panels. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a concealed Air Ride control panel, cruise control, power windows, custom pearl blue knobs and switches, and a push-button radio.
The 1961 Cadillac-sourced steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, a fuel-level gauge, and warning lights for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage.
The five-digit odometer shows 98k miles.
