Detail Info for: VERY RARE 465 WILDCAT FACTORY 425CI 340 HP

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/10/2010
Price:
$ 6500.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
45300
Location:
Angleton, Texas, 77515
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1963 Buick Riviera
Submodel Body Type:
RIVIERA Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Reduced By 50% This Amazing Vehicle is one hot deal!!!!!RAREST RIVIERA LISTED!!!!!!!1 OF 2,601 MADE WITH FACTORY 425 CUBIC INCH, 465 WILDCAT ENGINE JW CODED. 1963 PRODUCTION WAS LIMITED TO 40,000 CARS FOR THE FIRST YEAR, ENGINES:JT 401CI 445 WILDCAT 325 HP (Built: 37,374/93.4%) Optional: JW 425CI 465 WILDCAT 340 HPBuilt: 2,601/6.5%) Export: JU 401 315 HP (Built: 25/0.06%) THIS IS ONE AMAZING PROJECT CAR IN NEED OF AN OWNER WITH A PLAN FOR A RESTORING A WORK OF ART!!! THIS CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION FOR 47 YEARS OLD!!! YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER AT THIS PRICE!!!!! THIS 1963 BUICK RIVIERA IS SOLID AS A ROCK! THIS CAR IS ALL ORIGINAL AND UNMOLESTED. EQUIPPED WITH THE ORIGINAL "WILDCAT 465" 425 CUBIC INCH NAILHEAD ENGINE AND A COMPLETELY REBUILT DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION (ORIGINAL SHIFTER PATTERN OF PARK, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, LOW, REVERSE) WITH 25 ACTUAL MILES ON IT. THERE IS SIMPLY NOT ONE THING NON ORIGINAL. COMES WITH ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL. ALL ELECTRIC, CLOCK, ELECTRIC SEATS, TILT WHEEL AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS. NEW BATTERY INCLUDED. THE SPEEDOMETER IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH THE SPEEDMINDER SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. THE AIR CONDITION BLOWS VERY COLD AND IS COMPLETE AND ALL ORIGINAL FROM THE FACTORY. THE RADIO IS THE ORIGINAL 63 AM RADIO WITH "BUICK" PRINTED ON THE PRESET BUTTONS and "WONDERBAR" RADIO SEARCH, BUT IS NOT CURRENTLY WORKING, BUT I HAVE NOT INVESTIGATED WHY. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM TRUNK RELEASE IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE PAINT IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL. THIS WAS HELPFUL FOR ME IN KNOWING THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN FILLED WITH BODY FILLER. OUR LOCATION IS APPROX. 15MILES FROM THE GULF, SO I PRIMER SEALED ALL AREA WITH SURFACE RUST. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ORIGINAL NORTH EAST TEXAS VEHICLE AND HAS ONLY BEEN HERE LOCALLY FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. THE UNDER-CARRIAGE HAS ONLY SURFACE RUST BUT NO RUST HOLES. IN THE PICTURES POSTED, I SHOW THE FEW MINOR SPOTS OF RUST (primer sealed) THRU ON THE BODY AND 1 SINGLE DENT. THE NOSE OF THE HOOD HAS A PIECE OF TRIM OVER THE TIP. IT LOOKS TO HAVE RUST DAMAGE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE WORN OUT CORNERS, THE CARPET IS SURELY TIME WORN, AS IS THE DRIVERS DOOR PANEL CARPET SECTION. THE CAR STARTS AT A TURN OF THE SWITCH AND GET READY TO ENJOY THE ORIGINAL 340 HORSEPOWER OF THE WILDCAT 465 TORQUED ENGINE. THIS IS SIMPLY THE SMOOTHEST RIDING CAR IN ITS DAY, NOT TO MENTION THE LOADED OF THE LOADED IN THE EARLY 60'S!!! IT HAS BEEN RECENTLY TUNED UP WITH NEW WIRES, PLUGS, CAP, POINTS AND ROTOR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT AND I WILL FORWARD WARRANTY RECEIPTS THAT COVERS IT FOR 12 MONTH/ 12,000 MILES THIS IS A DRIVE IT HOME CAR FOR SURE!!! NADA CLASSIC CAR BLUE BOOK VALUE IS: LOW 11,750 (14,100.00) MEDIUM 17,500 (21,000.00) HIGH 32,100 (38,520.00) PLUS 15% FOR THE 425 CUBIC IN ENGINEPLUS 5% FOR THE A/C CAR I HAVE A CLEAR TITLE. INSPECTED AND TAGGED. RESPONSIBILITY OF PICK UP OR SHIPPING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF PURCHASER.