How much is a 1965 Buick Riviera worth?
Today, even an average 1965 Riviera is worth more than $22,000, provided it has the optional GS package. Two years ago, we featured this same car in Hemmings Muscle Machines #18 (March 2005). At that time, a 1965 Riviera GS in top condition was worth about $24,000, so there has been quite a jump in value.
How fast is a 1965 Buick Riviera?
Motor Trend recorded a 0 to 60 mph time of eight seconds, with a top speed of 115 mph.
What Motor came in a 1965 Buick Riviera?
In 1965 the 401 cu in (6.6 l) V8 returned as the standard engine, and the “Gran Sport” version made its debut, powered by the Super Wildcat V8 and outfitted with a more aggressive 3.42 axle ratio and stiffer, heavy-duty suspension.
How much does a 1965 Buick Riviera weigh?
1965 Buick Riviera Production Numbers/Specifications
| PRODUCTION NUMBERS | |
|---|---|
| 49447 Riviera 2-dr. Sport Coupe $4,408 Weight: 4,036 lbs., Built: 34,586* Gran Sport option (not coded as separate model) Weight: 4,061 lbs., Built: 3,354 *Gran Sport cars included in total production number | |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ENGINE CODE | ENGINE DETAILS |
What year was the Buick Riviera in Roadhouse?
1965
1965 Buick Riviera featured in 1989’s Roadhouse.
How much does a 1965 Buick Riviera weight?
What is a Buick Wildcat?
The Buick Wildcat was a full-sized automobile that was produced by Buick from 1962 to 1970. It took its name from a fiberglass-bodied 1953 concept car.
What is the fastest old school muscle car?
Fastest Classic Muscle Cars Of All Time
- 1963 Shelby Cobra 260ci: 4.5 seconds.
- 1964 Pontiac GTO: 4.6 seconds.
- 1967 Chevy Corvette 427ci: 4.7 seconds.
- 1968 Dodge Charger 426ci Hemi: 4.8 seconds.
- 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 426ci Hemi: 5.1 seconds.
- 1965 Mustang 289ci GT-5.2 seconds.
- 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426ci Hemi: 5.3 seconds.
What Mercedes did Patrick Swayze drive in Roadhouse?
Mercedes 560
Roadhouse was an instant classic, just like the Mercedes 560, and most definitely like the great Patrick Swayze. There were two cars used for the movie, the other ran through a fence and exploded into flames. This car was bought by Patrick Swayze and his wife after the movie wrapped.
What kind of car did Dalton Drive in the movie Roadhouse?
Buick Riviera
Dalton pulls his 1964 Buick Riviera to the side of the road and tosses the keys to an old man sitting on the sidewalk, telling him that the car is now his.
What kind of car is a 1965 Buick Riviera?
1965 BUICK RIVIERA GRAN SPORT – Make: Buick Model: Riviera SubModel: GS Trim: GRAN SPORT Year: 1965
When did the Buick Riviera Gran Sport come out?
In 1965, the stylists under the tutelage of Bill Mitchell pulled out all the stops and designed headlamps hidden behind clamshell doors, which covered the headlamps in this one-year-only offering. This design was originally to be introduced in 1963, but GM body engineers axed the idea, citing cost and the time required to develop it.
Who is the owner of the 1965 Buick Gran Sport?
Our featured 1965 Buick Rivera Gran Sport is owned by Dick Sweeney, of Alpine, California, a technical advisor for the Rivera Owners Association and Buick Club of America. He’s done his homework on these cars, and has owned nearly 20 over the years.
What kind of exhaust system does a Buick Gran Sport have?
Riviera Gran Sports breathe through cast-iron exhaust manifolds, into a special 21/4-inch dual exhaust system that was laminated to control noise. The standard Riviera had duals, but with only 2-inch pipes. The heart of the GS Riviera: the 425-cu.in. V-8 that developed 360hp and 465-lbs.ft. of torque. Note deli-tray-size chrome air cleaner
