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Riviera
Vehicle Model

A car produced by Buick.

The 1963-1965 Riviera was designed by Bill Mitchell and Ned Nickles.  It was proposed as the Cadillac La Salle II, but Cadillac declined production.  It was offered to Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Buick, and Buick won the car.

Awards and acknowledgements include:

  • The 1963-1965 is among "The 25 Most Beautiful Cars of All Time" by Automobile, September 2006

    Photos

    1965 mild custom
    Photo by "Morven"
    Taken May 17, 2003
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    1966
    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    2006 Morris Lions Fall Classic Car Show
    October 8, 2006
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    Photo ©2006 Bill Crittenden
    September 30, 2007
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    Photo by "IFCAR"
    Taken August 1, 2006
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    1999
    Photo by Stephen Foskett
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    Photo by "IFCAR"
    Taken September 10, 2006
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    Quotes

  • "It was in London, a foggy night.  I was in front of the Claridge, and out of the fog comes this Rolls."  Bill Mitchell, describing his inspiration for the design of the 1963 Riviera

    Die-Cast Cars

    TypeManufacturerItem #SeriesNameScalePaintNotes
    Die CastHot WheelsJ3428Hi-Rakers1971 Buick RivieraSmallPurple w/yellow graphicsOversized Wheels, Short Package


    Last edited August 15, 2008



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