Survivor Classic Car Services of Tampa
2327 South Dock Street
Palmetto, FL 34221
"Please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com for additional photos, information, and a video. This vehicle is available for viewing in our Tampa Showroom by appointment only. Please call us to schedule an appointment.
The production Riviera was introduced on October 4, 1962, as a 1963 model, its distinctive bodyshell was unique to the marque, unusual for a GM product. The design was substantially the same as the original, less expensively hidden headlights concealed in the fender grilles. The elegant ground-up styling sported the new ""Coke bottle look"" introduced the year before on the arresting Studebaker Avanti, with a tapered midsection surrounded by flaring fenders. There was no trace of the ""Sweepspear"" used on beltlines of earlier Buicks with the Riviera package.
It rode a cruciform frame similar to the standard Buick chassis, but shorter and narrower. It shared the standard Buick V8 engines, with a displacement 401 cu in (6.6 L) and the unique continuously variable design twin turbine automatic transmission. Power brakes were standard, using Buick's massive ""Al-Fin"" (aluminum finned) drums with a 12"" diameter. Power steering was standard equipment, with an overall steering ratio of 20.5:1, giving 3.5 turns lock-to-lock.
The Riviera's suspension used Buick's standard design, with double wishbones in the front and a live axle located by trailing arms and a lateral track bar in the rear, but the roll centers were lowered to reduce body lean. Although its coil springs were actually slightly softer than other Buicks, the Riviera's lighter weight made its ride somewhat firmer. While still biased towards understeer, contemporary testers considered it one of the most driveable American cars, with an excellent balance of comfort and agility.
Buick's 325 hp 401 CID ""Nailhead"" V-8 was initially the only available engine, fitted with dual exhaust as standard equipment, and the turbine drive the only transmission.
With the same power as the bigger Buicks and less weight, the Riviera had improved all-around performance: Motor Trend recorded 0–60 miles per hour in 8 seconds or less, the standing 1⁄4 mile in about 16 seconds, and an observed top speed of 115 miles per hour . Fuel economy was rated at 13.2 mpg!
Inside, the Riviera featured a luxurious four-place cabin with front bucket seats and bucket-style seats in the rear. A center console with a floor shifter and storage compartment built into the instrument panel divided the front. Upholstery choices included all-vinyl, cloth and vinyl, or optional leather. A deluxe interior option included real walnut inserts on the doors and below the rear side windows. Extra-cost options included a tilt steering wheel, power windows, power driver's seat, air conditioning, a remote-controlled side-view mirror, and white sidewall tires.
New parts on this Riviera include: Alternator, Body mounts, Carburetor, Chrome, Complete interior, Disc brake conversion, Exhaust system, Fuel tank, fuel pump, Hoses, Lifters, push rods, redone heads (valves, springs, rockers, and rocker shafts), Master cylinder and booster, Motor mounts/Transmission mounts, Paint, Plugs, points, wires, rotor, Power steering hoses, Radiator and clutch fan, Radio and speakers, Rear shoes, Shocks, Tie rod ends, Trunk carpet, Upper and lower ball joints, Upper and lower control arm bushings, Vintage A/C and heat unit, Water pump, and Wheels and tires.
This vehicle is available to view by appointment only. Please call the office to make an appointment. For additional information on this and our other classic and collectible cars for sale, please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com. For assistance, please call or text the office at 941-845-4461, or email us at [email protected]. If you are unable to come view the vehicle for yourself, we highly recommend you send in a third-party inspector on your behalf. We are located between Tampa and Sarasota. We are 90 minutes from Orlando and Fort Myers. *Potential purchaser understands it is their responsibility to verify condition and accuracy of information when purchasing from Survivor Classic Cars. It is the sole responsibility of the potential purchaser to inspect the vehicle, or have a third-party inspection performed on the vehicle before purchasing. The potential purchaser is relying solely on their own knowledge and judgement about any vehicle purchased.
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| Year: | 1963 |
| Make: | Buick |
| Model: | Riviera |
| Mileage: | 83498 |
| Exterior Color: | Light Blue |
| Interior Color: | Light Blue |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 1139-TAMPA |
| Engine Size: | 401 Nailhead V8 |
| Transmission: | 2 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | 7J1123625 |
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Now serving Tampa Florida, Chicago Illinois, and Atlanta Georgia with Always Free Classic and Collectible Vehicle Consignment, Appraisals and Pre-Purchase Inspections!
Tampa area call (941) 845-4461 or email [email protected]
Chicago area call (708) 260-6220 or email [email protected]
Atlanta area call (470) 205 - 1850 or email [email protected]
We offer classic cars for sale and always free consignment. We consign and sell anything custom, collectible, exotic, antique, classic, and luxury. We have cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles for sale. We serve the Tampa Florida, Chicago Illinois, Atlanta Georgia areas, and beyond.
At Survivor Classic Car Services, we strive to provide the best vehicle buying and selling experience available.
To fit every situation, we offer Flex Consignment and FREE In-House Consignment of your classic or collectible vehicle. Whether you want the vehicle stored in our secure building or in your own garage, we can sell your collectible vehicle on consignment. We handle all of the marketing of your vehicle and treat it as if it were our own when in our inventory. WE PAY OUR CONSIGNORS THE SAME DAY WE ARE PAID! We never hold your money or make you wait!
Our buyers can expect quick and courteous service along with financing, worldwide shipping, extended service contracts and fair prices. Our staff not only has decades of classic car buying and selling experience, we are also genuine car fanatics. We are fair, honest and will go above and beyond to answer all of your questions. We offer classic, custom, luxury, exotic, and modern muscle cars. We also accept trade-ins. Don't see what you're looking for? Send us an email and we can help track down the right vehicle. We pay our consignors the same day you pay us so we can get you the title fast! If you can't come in and personally view the vehicle you are thinking about buying, we highly recommend sending in a third party inspector on your behalf.
Unlike some other dealers, we do our best to sell only good quality collectible vehicles at a fair price. This works out better for our buyers and sellers. Here's why: On the Consignment side, this ensures we sell your vehicle fast and don't have a lot of back and forth on price. On the Buying side, you can rest assured our prices are already fair, our cars are quality, and we don't have huge markups simply to negotiate more.
Our thought process is simple:
We also offer certified appraisals and pre-puchase inspections, if you're considering buying or selling a vehicle.
For further information please call the Tampa office at (941)845-4461, email [email protected], or make an appointment to see our classic cars for sale in person. Chicago can be reached by call/text at (708)260-6220, and Atlanta by call/text at (470)205-1850.
We will work hard to earn and retain your business and we thank you for your consideration.
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