History: This 1965 Riviera Gran Sport was ordered new by Mr. Vincent Douglas of San Marino California, In 1984 this Gran Sport was sold at auction in California and came to Calgary.
All ownership is documented since new, totalling 7.
This rare collectable classic is 1 of only 17 registered in the ROA 1965 Riviera GS Registry.
Specifications: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport c/w Warranty P.O.P
1 of only 3354 ordered & produced in 1965
The first year of the Gran Sport for the Buick Lineup.
Bamboo Crème ( Repainted in 1978 ) Black Custom Interior
2.9% of Riviera GS cars were ordered in Bamboo Crème = 116 cars.
Engine & Drive Train: 425 C.I. Super Wildcat, 360 HP with 465 ft lbs torque. ( Original N.M )
This Dual Quad 425 was rebuilt 11,000 miles ago ( Original Carbs )
Super Turbine 400 Transmission ( Original w/ BS Tag Intact )
3:42 Positraction rear differential ( Original )
Correct 2 1/4” Dual Exhaust System
Aluminum Finned front brake drums. ( Original )
- W17 A9 Gran Sport Performance Group
- A50 Custom Trim Bucket Seats- Refurbished
- A46 Q5 4 Way Power Drivers Seat- Working
- D33 05 Remote Outside Mirror- Working
- A49 J1 Two Custom Front Seat Belts w/ Retractors
- AM/ FM Push Button Radio w/ Electric Antenna- Working
- W19 H2 Modified Steering & Suspension
- C60 Air Conditioning- Working
- U80 E6 Rear Seat Speaker- Working
- A01 L1 Soft Ray Tinted Glass
- D05 N2 Four Note Horn- Working
- A31 R1 Power Windows- Working
- A31 R2 Power Vent Windows- Working
- Power Trunk Release
- N30 X1 Custom Steering Wheel
- Cruise Control- Working
- N37 Tilt Steering Wheel
- Guide-Matic Headlight Control
- Ribbed Rocker Mouldings
- B93-04 Chrome Door Guards
- P02 Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
- -P26 White Wall Tires
Missing Options:
-C50 Rear Window Defrost
-C08 Black Vinyl Top
-WonderBar Radio Foot Control
The Calculated Dealer Invoice on this Gran Sport was $5324.00 USD in 1965.
***Options: This Riviera GS was ordered new with 22 of 25 Dealer offered options.**
