1963 Buick Riviera - NAILHEAD V8 - Wildcat 445 - Famous 401 cu in. engine

1963 Buick Riviera

Technical specifications of Buick Riviera 1963

Price: -
Condition: Used
Item location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Type: Coupe
Year: 1963
Mileage: 74719
VIN: 7J1119722
Color: Black
Engine size: 401 cu in
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Silver
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Car description

This classic 1963 Buick Riviera has been garage kept for the majority of its life, with only 2 owners.
  • Seat upholstery is in great condition.
  • Power steering works great.
  • There is a dime-sized dent on driver door & the headliner seam is in need of repair.
  • AC/ heat not working.
  • Antenna does not retract.
  • 2 small holes on left, low side of trunk from prior dealer plate (see photo).
  • Have title - clean
I have spent over $8k updating this great car. Updates include:
  • Just rebuilt original radio with USB drive input & AUX input under armrest
  • Hose/ line replacements
  • New tires
  • Replaced drum brakes with new disc brakes
  • Newly rebuilt fuel tank
  • New fuel pump

NO RESERVE.
Engine
401cuin (6.6L)NailheadV8

"The elegant ground-up styling sported new "Coke bottle styling", with the middle of the body exhibiting a tapered tucked-in appearance."
"The Wildcat 445, with a single four-barrel carburetor, was the standard engine in theInvicta, 1959-1966Electra, 1962-1966Buick Wildcat, 1963Rivieraand 1965 Riviera (the 1964 and 1966 Riviera models used the 425 with a single four-barrel carburetor, labeled Wildcat 465, as standard equipment). The Buick 401s were also used as starter motors for theSR-71 Blackbird, mounted on a trolley."
Test drive available in Denver, CO.
Made in Flint, MI, USA.
Thanks for your interest!

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