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For 1965, Buick introduced the 'Gran Sport' option on the Riviera. It included the dual-quad Super Wildcat 425 V8 engine, a 3.42 axle ratio, and a stiffer, heavy-duty suspension. The stock dual exhaust was replaced with a high performance system. The 401 cubic-inch (6.6 liter) V8 returned as the standard Riviera engine and the Super Turbine 400 transmission retained the variable pitch torque converter, fitted with a three-speed gear selector.
Externally, the non-functional side scoops between the doors and rear wheel arches were removed, and the taillights were moved from the body into the rear bumper. A vinyl roof became available as an option, initially offered only in black.
Inside, the Riviera featured a four-place cabin with bucket seats front and rear, separated by a center console with a floor shifter and storage compartment that was built into the instrument panel. A deluxe interior option included real walnut inserts on the doors and below the rear side windows.
The 1963-1965 Riviera met with the approval of Jaguar founder and designer Sir William Lyons, who said that Bill Mitchell had done 'a very wonderful job.' In addition, Sergio Pininfarina declared it 'one of the most beautiful American cars ever built; it has marked a very impressive return to simplicity of American car design.' Designer, Raymond Loewy said the Riviera was 'the handsomest American production car-apart from his Avanti.' The first-generation Riviera is considered a styling landmark, and is quite collectible today.
Externally, the non-functional side scoops between the doors and rear wheel arches were removed, and the taillights were moved from the body into the rear bumper. A vinyl roof became available as an option, initially offered only in black.
Inside, the Riviera featured a four-place cabin with bucket seats front and rear, separated by a center console with a floor shifter and storage compartment that was built into the instrument panel. A deluxe interior option included real walnut inserts on the doors and below the rear side windows.
The 1963-1965 Riviera met with the approval of Jaguar founder and designer Sir William Lyons, who said that Bill Mitchell had done 'a very wonderful job.' In addition, Sergio Pininfarina declared it 'one of the most beautiful American cars ever built; it has marked a very impressive return to simplicity of American car design.' Designer, Raymond Loewy said the Riviera was 'the handsomest American production car-apart from his Avanti.' The first-generation Riviera is considered a styling landmark, and is quite collectible today.
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1965 Buick Riviera Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Riviera
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Buick Riviera GS Coupe Chassis#: 494475h952375 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1965 Buick Riviera Hardtop Chassis#: 494475h933003 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Chassis#: 494475h917155 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1965 Buick Riviera Chassis#: 494475h924363 Sold for USD$35,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 BUICK RIVIERA GRAN SPORT Chassis#: 494475H932253 Sold for USD$132,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1965 Buick Riviera Custom Chassis#: 494475h910489 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Chassis#: 494475h909883 Sold for USD$302,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Riviera Chassis#: 494475h953457 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1965 Buick Riviera Chassis#: 494475h938807 Sold for USD$102,300 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1965 Buick Riviera Chassis#: 494475h926481 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Chassis#: 494475h926866 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Chassis#: 494475h940074 Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Sold for USD$121,000 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 BUICK RIVIERA GS Chassis#: 494475H923089 Sold for USD$137,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 BUICK RIVIERA GS Chassis#: 494475H935677 Sold for USD$101,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 Buick Riviera Custom Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Riviera Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Riviera GS Sold for USD$60,500 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas |
Buick Rivieras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Buick Riviera's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1965 Buick Riviera with Trailer | 494475h921501 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $35,000 | ||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 494475h934801 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $38,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 |
1965 Buick Riviera | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $30,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | $57,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $33,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2019 Mecum Portland | $18,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2019 Mecum Portland | $40,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera Coupe | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $20,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $34,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riveria GS | 494475H908446 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2017 Mecum : Louisville | $30,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2017 Mecum : Louisville | $31,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera Coupe (RHD) | 2017 Shannons Sydney Winter Classic | ||||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2017 Mecum : Portland | $32,500 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | ||||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $42,500 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $29,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $21,000 | |||
1965 BUICK RIVIERA | 2015 Leake Auction Dallas | $25,000 | |||
1965 BUICK RIVIERA COUPE | 2014 Mecum Chicago | $20,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera Hardtop 425 CI, Automatic | 494475H901868 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $30,000 | ||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | $20,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera GS 425/360 HP, Factory Air | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $60,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera GS | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $60,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera GS 425/360 HP, Automatic | 494475H930646 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $65,000 | ||
1965 Buick Riviera GS 425/360 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $50,000 | |||
1965 Buick Riviera | 4944475H949483 | 2012 Silver Auction Reno, Nevada Aug 12 | $21,000 | ||
1965 Buick Riviera | 494475H906006 | 2012 Silver Auction Seattle, Washington |
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