Truly stunning esthetics! Puts to shame 99.9% of all modern cars in terms of beauty and looks.
@kingkobra1956 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true.
@corgiowner4363 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking cars ever produced. When GM was in its heyday.
@robinsattahip23762 жыл бұрын
America was in its heyday along with GM.
@waterheaterservices2 жыл бұрын
Yes to all the above
@johnwebb1672 жыл бұрын
I have the same car for the last 9 yrs. I pursued it for the previous 20 before that. This car looks awesome but would look better with the Rally wheels with the turbine caps or the spoked hub caps which came with my car when I bought it. My car has every option except the 2 4bbl’s. The car never fails to draw a crowd wherever I go. You rarely see these at cruise ins or car shows. It is amazing to drive.
@mattfarhat48202 жыл бұрын
This was Flint Michigan at it's finest. We built some great cars right thru the Grand National.
@nomebear2 жыл бұрын
A dowry car: If your daughter was homely, you gave her one of these for graduation so that you were sure that she'd soon be married off.
@charger196913 жыл бұрын
An absolutely stunning car. You just don’t see these cars around in this model year. It looks practically brand new!!
@itdoesntmatter61422 жыл бұрын
This car is unbelievably stunning.
@lporwol2 жыл бұрын
When American cars were miles ahead in design and comfort.... an amazing era!
@hingamp2 жыл бұрын
I have a Riv' 66 in the UK and I haven't seen a classier classic car than this. Every angle is beautifully treated. I like the 65, but the 66's rear is just as good as it's front. I would also say that this car was is still near perfect. And cruising with it is such a pleasure. Makes me smile thinking about it.
@msr1116 Жыл бұрын
A hip young couple parked their late sixties Riviera on my street and they looked as cool as the car they drove.
@sequri2 жыл бұрын
I’m from the UK and grew up in the 70s and love the American automobiles of the era, especially the big land yachts and muscle cars, and more recently some of the SUVs, especially the Ford Raptor. I’ve always liked the Riviera, not just for the incredible styling, but because of Buick and their all-aluminium small-block 215 OHV V8 which was the template for the hugely popular and iconic Rover V8 over here; the heart of the original Range Rover etc. This is right up there with the 65 Lincoln Continental and the 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville IMHO. It’s such a pity that due to regulation [constraints] today that we have lost such design flair. Only America could produce such motor cars. A truly wonderful era. 😎🤘
@mattimero37012 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I'm 60 and this vid gave me back a precious bit of my youth that I'd forgot.
@blairwilliams1362 жыл бұрын
GM really were leading the way back then in luxury and design weren't they? Wow , so beautiful.
@steveshanabarger41083 жыл бұрын
Love these Buicks; nice to see them like this not customized lowriders.
@bannahpinson33303 жыл бұрын
Switches are cool
@cardo11112 жыл бұрын
Well said and I whole heartedly agree 👍🏽
@timgrimes25892 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about wrecking perfectly good cars by chopping the all to hell
@mr.blackhawk1422 жыл бұрын
Yes, the ORIGINAL cannot be improved upon.
@carlosoruna71742 жыл бұрын
Original paint and interior. Doubt it. But the boat tail.
@markwatkins68822 жыл бұрын
A work of art on wheels,so much style !!!
@raywite66653 жыл бұрын
When this first came out in Detroit we were all amazed at how beautiful this car was, we'd lived through the 50s/60s / 70s and this one was art.
@gybx40943 жыл бұрын
These car videos are like ASMR. So aesthetically pleasing and relaxing. I was 9 years old when that Riv was built. It was a great time to be a kid who loved cars.
@exmeasententia5528 Жыл бұрын
Ditto -- I was 8 years old in '67, and drank in everything I could get when the new models came out in the Fall.
@kadenolsen9821 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1970 electra and I've been restoring it to its former glory, seeing your car in this condition has given me inspiration for the direction I want to go
@sisco3022 ай бұрын
The 1960s was GM’s glory years. So many beautiful cars were made including this exquisite Riviera!
@DancingSk3L3tons2 жыл бұрын
That is the definition of timeless beauty.
@LakeNipissing3 жыл бұрын
The styling of this car is simply perfect... but the speedometer is everything. :)
@brunodesrosiers2663 жыл бұрын
Never saw a speedometer like that. Thanks for flagging it as I might have missed it.
@CHEECHMUN3 жыл бұрын
@@brunodesrosiers266 The Riv & the Toronado had them.
@V8_screw_electric_cars2 жыл бұрын
One of most sinister car designs btw I like how they made sure noone from either side will ever see the turn indicator lol
@CHEECHMUN2 жыл бұрын
@@V8_screw_electric_cars You have a better view from the opposite side, lol. So many don't use them nowadays. They want you to guess where they are going, jerk-offs.
@stevesmith62362 жыл бұрын
When the wheels broke loose like in snow, the speedo would bounce around a lot rotating back and forth wildly.
@Martmns2 жыл бұрын
I've always loved the '66-'67 Rivieras To my mind they are one of the best, if not the best looking cars GM has ever produced. Yours is a real gem!
@wales2k4747 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always been in love with this car ever since my grandparents showed me that they had one in their garage. It’s still there today, though it’s just sat there forever. One day I’ll get it back up and running.
@oldschoolgamer59323 жыл бұрын
Had to push my eyes back in. amazing!
@paulpeterson43112 жыл бұрын
You have EXCELLENT taste in cars. 66-67 are magnificent!!!
@maggs1312 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for the younger generations that wont know what it's like to ride around in a beauty like this. Few can compare to the 60s Buicks
@Joey500 Жыл бұрын
Fukem, they wouldn't know anything if it hit them in the head
@user-jc5zd4pw5m2 ай бұрын
You deliver the most professional, informative, nostalgic car videos of anyone on YT. Very entertaining, thank-you.
@RareClassicCars2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@markovilla13 ай бұрын
I just find myself repeating "bloody gorgeous!" over and over in my mind! You would never get fed up of looking at this thing on your driveway. Gosh I wish they still designed and built stuff like this these days.. instead, we're almost all driving around in re-badged jelly molds with nothing like the character or beauty of these classics. Thanks for the video ;-)
@skivijimmy3 жыл бұрын
A true work of art!!
@AmericanBusinessman4222 жыл бұрын
Look, I'm a kid who watches youtube. I watch a lot of KZfaq videos but never have I seen one in HDR picturing such a beautiful car with excellent colors. Please continue to film an HDR.
@ajay-xjs2 жыл бұрын
That's a seriously good looking car! One of the best from America
@qxz17762 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I know that pointy chrome trim on the hood - I saw it every day of my youth! In 1967 my dad worked in the body shop of the Chevy-Buick-Cadillac dealer and bought a new Chevy C-10 pickup. Almost immediately, a coworker (who Dad *really* didn't like) also bought an identical spec truck in the same light blue. Dad was kind of a hot-head and became increasingly annoyed after walking to the wrong truck after work too often so he painted the cab and the grille white to make them look different. His "enemy" liked how that looked so he did the same. Finally Dad modified that Riviera chrome trim piece to put on the hood to make his truck look different again. "That b-word" didn't follow suit. I can still see in my mind how you could tell the trim had been cut off at an angle to make it fit when seeing that unfinished end while looking out the windshield. Your Riv is GORGEOUS! It truly is one of the most beautiful cars of all time. And thanks for the memories!
@adamshowedme3 жыл бұрын
That is gorgeous, I could just stare at it all day.
@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg3 жыл бұрын
This guy has been hiding in the bushes staring at this car all day since he first seen this
@adamshowedme2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg haha no the cops finally made me leave
@shaindaman13Ай бұрын
That thing is exquisite. Beautiful colour combination. Love those bucket seats. Wow. Show stopper for sure
@erichertzen32512 жыл бұрын
Brought back good High School memories
@patriot80872 жыл бұрын
I had one and it was a great car. maybe one of my favorite cars I ever owned. Beautiful car, the car rides like a dream too, a real floater for sure.
@MoultrieGeek2 жыл бұрын
One of Bill Mitchell's finest designs. The sharp creases and flowing roof line really speak to me. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us.
@chr9702 жыл бұрын
That would make a worthwhile Batmobile. Beautiful car.
@mgman60002 жыл бұрын
I saw a new '66 Riviera it was a deep blue and had chrome reversed wheels on it there has never been a more beautiful car made the 60 Buick was another rolling work of art with the sculptured sides
@myleslong55843 жыл бұрын
So educational! You should have a show on PBS,dude. Today I learned…that the GM a/c compressor and system is much better than the competition AND I was NOT aware that the Riv was a full frame,rear wheel drive vehicle. Well,actually, I wasn’t aware that the Tornado did not have a full frame. Almost makes a guy break down and cry when comparing the overall build quality of these old beasts to modern day plastic composite turds. Not to mention the STYLE! Plus,there’s nothing like the exhaust note of a big block V-8!
@kennethsouthard60422 жыл бұрын
It was so good that Ford used it on the Lincoln.
@rubyred93chev2 жыл бұрын
_Adam, you must have a really good job in the auto industry with owning all these classic cars. Great videos, great channel, and you're really knowledgeable._
@Bruningable2 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking car on planet earth. It's design is just stunning.
@howabouthetruth21579 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the best looking cars ever produced by anyone, hands down. The black paint w/white interior is the icing on the cake for these exquisite body lines. Love it.
@dentes11852 жыл бұрын
This car is beautiful and very well maintained. A stunning dream car. At 120 mph on the highway, it’s still a smooth ride.
@edwardpate61282 жыл бұрын
The 66 to 69's among the best looking cars ever. My dad had a 1966 he bought new that I later drove some in the middle 70's when I was in high school. I prefer the 66 due to its being the last year for the good old Nailhead engine which I have a real soft spot for. Great looking car!
@billnasburg13612 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful 67 Riviera. My kind of car. One of the most gorgeous designed American car
@samteciman Жыл бұрын
absolute beauty. As a brit there are few cars i adore and this is one of them. Along with the 1969 Electra 225 they just glide along and are true beautiful work of art. The paintwork on this Riviera is stunning. 👏🏻
@jimcox3833 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, "I hate you!" My folks had a 67 when I was in high school, after I worked hard to talk them in to it. Yours, in 2021, is awesome!
@peterlarsen77792 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car!! We had a gold '66 w vinyl roof and the Wildcat engine when I was a boy. We had it from '69-'72. I remember my dad telling me it could spin the rear wheels if you floored it doing 60mph. Ours had the shifter on the floor...and the extra doorhandles for backseat opening. Thank you for sharing your beautiful car with us!
@gaius_marius2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful machine. Impressed by the pristine condition.
@jvkrause2 жыл бұрын
Amazing that this car survived. It’s a beauty.
@markbehr883 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Riviera. One of GM’s best looking cars. I have a 66 Toronado, which I love. The roadability of that car is better in my opinion and I love the styling but both cars are some of GM’s very best ever.
@justinearlywine58223 жыл бұрын
Man this car is beautiful! I want to drive it so bad !!!
@user-tc2ch8bg2m2 жыл бұрын
Обалденно красивая машина! Дизайн на все времена!
@charlesf44282 жыл бұрын
How much do we love the '67 Riviera?? Spellbinding, mesmerizing...Wouldn't you really rather have a BUICK?
@sabermouad97503 жыл бұрын
Those were the best cars to work on they had plenty of space, this I consider the best luxury sports cars of the era
@paulgrimm68503 жыл бұрын
That’s a work of art. I love the 85 model too. Buick engines put the distributor up front . Much easier to tune.
@rsanford11962 ай бұрын
I had a friend’s father buy a new 1967 White on White with Black Dash that had that great speedo! It was definitely one of the most beautiful and cool cars ever! It was very fast, smooth and cooler than hell! I loved that car. Now I have a 2019 Black on Black SS Camaro 455 horse 6 speed for fun!
@charlesangeli74122 жыл бұрын
My mom had this exact car she was a badass !!!! Miss her !!
@markjohnston35023 жыл бұрын
One of my faves... Would love to have one.
@somersetdc3 жыл бұрын
It really is a beautiful car!! Also, you have a very pleasant voice. Very good explanation of the car and its features.
@fob1xxl Жыл бұрын
One of the most BEAUTIFUL personal luxury cars ever built. I wanted one in 1968 when I was 23, but I couldn't quite afford it with a $325 a month salary (which is about $2600 a month today), but I could afford the 1968 GS400 CONVERTABLE, so I bought it instad ! I was still very happy !
@jessebaldwin26612 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful, classy American cars ever made. I've always wanted one of these!
@parkependleton6453 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that I have gone back and started rewatching some of your older videos because I had previously missed the fact that you said you use points (rather than electronic ignition) in your cars that are so equipped. I find it fun trying to explain the concept of points to young people, even young mechanics, who usually have never heard of such a thing. I just scrolled through the various lists of your videos and couldn't find a video in which you describe changes to the ignition systems in cars over the decades, something I urge you to produce now! Thanks.
@cadillacguy18903 жыл бұрын
IMHO Riviera had the perfect combination of sportiness and luxury. Toronado was a little light on luxury, Eldorado on sportiness. I once read a review of the Riviera that said “the Riviera is the automotive equivalent of an athlete in top shape wearing a finely tailored sharkskin suit. Underneath all that elegance lies the heart of a well conditioned winner.” Your assessment of the evolution of the Riviera is also pretty spot on. Buick definitely started moving the vehicle towards all out luxury, it lost some if not most of the sporting persona. The boat tail years were unique, but after that the Riv became a tarted up LeSabre in my opinion. It wasn’t until the ‘79-85 version that the Riviera again captured the spirit of not the actual performance capabilities of these years. Beautiful’67!!
@DSP19683 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful car! Thank you for explaining how that unique transmission works.
@GarthGoldberg2 жыл бұрын
An exquisite example of the most beautiful American car, in my opinion.
@fabieneldridge3414 Жыл бұрын
They are beautiful cars ! It was 50 years ahead of itself !
@JT-gd7he2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. You are a lucky man.
@MrMarkOlson2 жыл бұрын
Great detailed and informative video. I have a 1967 Riviera as well, though with the deluxe interior and Stratobench front seat. I am suprised to see the bucket seats without the center shifter. I guess they were optioned separately. Great info on the engin oil system, the self-adjusting transmission, and to use an induction heat tool for stuck bolts (I have many). I learned a lot from this. Thank you.
@bannjaxx2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, love those old 60s/70s Buick Rivieras ❤❤❤
@lendog2032 жыл бұрын
That is one of the most stunning paint jobs I've ever seen...WOW.
@PeteLenz3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car! Love your collection - hope you’re able to keep these cars in climate controlled storage.
@chuckhaugan49703 жыл бұрын
My Dad was a Buick guy. When I was a kid, he had one of these as his commute car, while Mom drove the newer 69 Electra, family wagon. He loved his Riv. After driving the Electra around, he finally sold his. He kicked himself for doing so and as GM adopted Ford and Chrysler's modular drivetrain and body systems. BTW, in 79, he custom ordered a LeSabre coupe, all the options but a sun roof, stored it for a decade then retired. He drove it for another decade before selling it to a Buick dealership, and they put it in the show room for a year: the car had 30K miles and was perfect. Sad thing is, Buick doesn't make a car anymore and GM is ready to ditch the brand, following Ford and Chrysler with no between brands. American automotive is over, it seems. Nice to find your channel. Thanks for posting these vids, as many of us are not into muscle cars. LOL! My first car was a 66, 300, coupe and I loved it!!!
@mmdirtyworkz Жыл бұрын
This is not just a car. This is a dream.❤
@crist67mustang Жыл бұрын
American cars look so nice rolling down into American neighborhoods. I was watching not only Buick details, also I was paying atention to the front yard of house, everything looks harmonious, like a sensation of absolute happiness, no rich people there, just people who knows how to get that necesary for being happy: an American car and a lovely house. I am owner of a property house bungallow like those in the US, and I feel so happy. I have had many American cars, (1952 Olds 88, 1977 AMC Pacer, 1975GMC sprint, 2001 Chrysler 300M, 2007 PT. cruiser convertivle, 2010 Ford Mustang and 2014 F150). Now I have a Jaguar S type, bit my spirit is gringo. Huggs from 🇨🇱 Santiago Chile SouthAmerica 😘
@MichaelDXavier3 жыл бұрын
Nice feature video about this Riviera. I have a different take on old-style ignition systems. I HAVE been stranded in cars with points and condensers, so my current '68 toy does have Pertronix ignition, trouble-free for six years that I've had it.
@danielboone723 жыл бұрын
I’ve NEVER heard anyone got stranded with a HEI. Points can go out, and leave you stranded. HEI are great. But, I understand keeping it original
@twentyrothmans73082 жыл бұрын
You can always keep spare points, rotor, condenser and a torch. With aftermarket ignition, not so much. What a beautiful car.
@MARKB394610 ай бұрын
Love the 66/67 Riv's. The are awesome.
@kingkobra1956 Жыл бұрын
If I was old enough to own a car back in those days it would have been a Riviera no doubt. Riviera 's were the most beautiful cars ever in my opinion. They had the right amount of luxury and style.
@billbarrile5303 жыл бұрын
Excellent video & gorgeous RIV. You are right on in that so many seek out the '63-65 and Boat tail RIVS. These ( '66-67 ) are the forgotten generation of Buicks. Thanks to you the secret is now out ( LOL )Wonderful color combo & example.
@timothyholecek21733 жыл бұрын
What a spectacular car! A great video. I appreciate the detail. Thanks for sharing.
@LoyalistCDN2 жыл бұрын
I had a great-uncle who lived in Montreal and purchased Rivieras every year for their entire run. He loved the car and traded it every year for the new model. When the Riviera was discontinued he switched to Cadillac but to him, it was never the same.
@40ounce582 жыл бұрын
Ooooh snap!! My grandfather had a 67 Riv! Bought it brand new. I still remember when he took me to Geo. K. Herman Chevrolet-Buick in Ravenna,Michigan. This car takes me back. A lot of cool memories with that Buick! Thanx for the video!
@StratKruzer3 жыл бұрын
This is giving me a new appreciation for these cars. I grew up in this era but didn’t get to experience all of these models. I always had nostalgia for the Fifties cars but now I see the beauty of these Sixties models more, thanks to this channel.
@kennyclark2843 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. GM cars were always spirited and felt you could out handle other makes. I loved their driving feel and responses.
@CowboyTutt2 жыл бұрын
Just found this video. What makes you different is your knowledge of the details of the cars you review. I bookmarked this video and will probably look at more. Nice to find a guy who knows his subject matter in such detail. -Tutt
@philipe79372 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen
@mjg2632 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! I’m a huge fan of the second generation Rivs, particularly the ‘66-67. That 430 was an excellent engine too.
@kingelvis70353 жыл бұрын
That switch pitch thing was a great idea - and it made the two speed jetaway from the A body BOP cars act more like a three speed. Big advantage was less slippage on the 'high' mode and better fuel economy than the non switch models later.
@arthuraucar3696 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of my favorites from the 60s. I've always loved that body style. Beautiful survivor..! Thanks for the video...
@michaelcalder9089 Жыл бұрын
This car is the bomb.....fantastic in style , color combination and power train.
@kadimsilahtar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir. I happen to have a buddy of mine owning one of these beauties (wildcat) 20 years ago. The most beautiful American car it is, I believe. Thank you again for the post.
@bdshafer2 жыл бұрын
1967-69 Buick Rivera's were masterful artwork.
@byronpink90613 жыл бұрын
Lovely car! Awesome asthetics to this model year. You definitely have great taste in the variety of your automotive collections. Thanks for sharing! BP
@DeAudiofilosyLocos2 жыл бұрын
My uncle had a fully loaded toronado variant in dark metallic green with white interiors. I had never seen such advanced technology for the time
@robertyoung70272 жыл бұрын
I love your channel.. I'm 54 and I re3member seeing the cars that you feature. yjaml you so much for the memories.
@RareClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@terryzak17422 жыл бұрын
The condition of the paint on your Riviera is simply amazing! I had a '67 in Champagne with the black vinyl top. Mine also had the power/electric windows and the bench seat. One of my favorite features was the "Speed Alert" which your car does not have. The Speed Alert was the forerunner to cruise control. There was a dial to adjust it, and it could be set from a low of 30 mph to a maximum of 140 mph! When you reached or exceeded the set speed, there was a buzzer to alert you. I always left my set at 140 mph because I got a kick out of it. I'm pretty sure the transmission in the '67 was called the "Super Turbine 400". I rebuilt the engine, distributor and carb on mine back in the early 80's when I had it. The stock power figure was 360 hp as you stated, but more importantly was the rated 475 lb-ft of torque that it produced. I was a bit hard on mine and cracked the casing on the transmission from too many full-throttle launches with it. Had to get a Turbo 400 installed. I remember stop-light racing an IROC Z28 on Central Avenue in Yonkers, NY. I decisively beat him twice, and when he rolled up to the next light all he could say was "What the hell is that thing??" So yes, it was quite quick for weighing 4,200 pounds. It also ran very comfortably at higher speeds. One time when heading out to Shelter Island (Eastern Long Island, NY), I was running about 130 mph and came up on a Porsche. I left off the gas so as not to pass him. All he heard was the growl of the 430. We cruised side-by-side at 125 mph until he had to turn off. What a ride!! I purchased my car with about 60k on it from a widow, as it was her husbands car and was just sitting in the garage. Picked it up for $2k in 1983 or so. The factory exhaust components were very expensive to have replaced, since the resonators and mufflers were quite long, and cost over $2,600 to be replaced. Certainly, one of the most beautiful cars to ever come out of Detroit.
@wmalden3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Buick! Those headlights are truly unique. Your videos are among the best on KZfaq. Keep them coming, please!
@cindylawrence15153 жыл бұрын
The two killer colors on the 66-67 was the Maroon and the dark, dark blue. One neighbor bought this gen. of Riviera and either took possession via a London GM dealer or shipped it there himself. He drove it first I think to Scandinavia then down to Italy where it had it shipped home. You can imagine the riots when he showed up with this in a enviornment of Saabs, Fiats and VW's.....
@cindylawrence15153 жыл бұрын
These engines really benefit from today's aftermarket hi riser eplacement manifold and carburetor or bolt-on throttle bodies F.I. More power and very tolerant of varied fuel quality. Of course, a really GOOD stainless set of head ers is worth the money. Hey, does anyone remember when Tommy Ivo "converted" his Showboat 4 engine dragster into a "Buick altered" with a shrunk down Riviers front end? Tommy was always a nail head fan.....
@robertdipaola3447 Жыл бұрын
Great car!!!-- those early and mid 1960's cars were the best!!!-- thanks for sharing!!!
@kentslonaker7151 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! I owned a ‘67 when I was in college. White, black top and interior, bucket seats.
@kevincostello38563 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed and love youre taste in vehicles please keep the vids coming. This car unreal gorgeous
@philmay78343 жыл бұрын
The Riv’ was always one of my favourite large, sporty coupes. Just a great looking car, especially this one. Aesthetically, this thing is stellar!
@jshannon5771 Жыл бұрын
Your knowledge of these cars is crazy. I owned, drove and worked on cars from this time but never knew the history of them.