1964 Buick Riviera Two-Door Sport Coupe

The Buick Riviera, which saw 40,000 sales during its initial year, rode on a short wheelbase and was marketed as a 'personal-luxury car.' The hardtop coupe Riviera for 1964 received the new 425 cubic-inch engine rated at either 340 horsepower in single 4-barrel form or the optional 360 horsepower dual 4-barrel 'Super Wildcat' engine, up from the previous 401 CID V8. Sales reached 37,658 buyers who paid an average of $4,385 for their new Riviera.

This particular example was fitted with the optional 'KX' code 'Super Wildcat' engine with a 3-speed Turbo HydraMatic autoshifter and positive traction differential. Among a host of options available to buyers, including a variety of dress-up and performance-enhancing options, this car is fitted with the usual dual snorkel chrome air cleaner and finned aluminum valve covers, one of only 2,122 Rivieras receiving this option. Riviera combined performance and elegance giving buyers a broad range of color choices, such as this rose metallic, 'Coral Mist', one of only 645 produced in this color.

Other features on this vehicle include air conditioning, 4-way power driver's seat, power windows, an AM/FM radio with an electric antenna, power vent windows, Guide-Matic headlamp dimmer, and cast aluminum wheel covers with spinners.