1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

Current bid: $25,700.00

Vehicle Overview

Year: 1965
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Trim: Gran Sport
Mileage: 63,217 miles
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel: Gasoline
Ext. Color: Silver
Int. Color: Tan
Location: Tucson, AZ

Item condition: Used

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Ending On: October 20, 2026 9:30 am
Timezone: UTC -5

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Vehicle Description

1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport – Numbers-Matching Super Wildcat V8

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.

Engine & Performance

  • Numbers-Matching 425ci “Super Wildcat” V8
  • Dual 4-barrel carburetors (“Nailhead” configuration)
  • 10.25:1 compression (360hp when new)
  • Professionally rebuilt engine and transmission
  • 3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission
  • 3.42 Positraction rear differential

Exterior Features

  • Original-Spec Silver Cloud Metallic Repaint (2011)
  • Occasional chips/blemishes (honestly documented)
  • Retractable headlight covers fully operational
  • 15″ factory wheels with Sigma Shadow whitewall tires

Interior & Comfort

  • Well-Preserved Interior with factory-optioned power seat
  • Rare “tell-tale” speedometer
  • Replaced carpet (with found build card)
  • Deluxe A/C system for climate control
  • Power windows and tilt steering column
  • Remote mirror and power antenna
  • Sonomatic stereo for entertainment

Documentation & Significance

  • 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
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. Perfect for Buick GS collectors, muscle car enthusiasts seeking rarity, AACA/Buick Club events, or investors in appreciating 1960s performance. Recent mechanical highlights include engine and transmission rebuilds with all systems operational and ready for immediate enjoyment.
Numbers-Matching 425ci Super Wildcat | Dual Quads | 1 of 3,354 | Silver Cloud Metallic

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