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1963 Buick Riviera Base Hardtop 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:71000
Location:

Fairmount, Illinois, United States

Fairmount, Illinois, United States

1963 Buick Riviera

401 Nailhead

Very solid car that is ready for a new home.  I have too many projects and I don't have time for this one.  My loss is your gain!!!

This Riviera is currently sporting a fresh coat of flat black enamel . The car was originally white and has blue interior.  The interior is not in great shape but it is all there.  The front seats have been recovered at some point. 

The car starts, runs, and drives down the road nicely.  I've only driven up and down the road 10-15 miles at a time but have had no issues.  It does have a tick in the top end.  It is likely a lifter making this noise, seems this is a very common issue with Nail Heads.  It doesn't smoke or use any oil.

Brakes are all new and the master cylinder has been rebuilt.

New rear wheel bearings and the fronts have been packed. 

I recently changed all the fluids, and it has new plugs.

 

Please look closely at all the pictures and you will see this is a very solid car.  I've included pictures of the few body panels with issues.  There is a small rust spot on the drivers lower quarter panel, smaller than a dime.  There are 2 or 3 small rust spots in the floors, but better than almost all cars of this age.  There is rust in the hood lip, it has multiple pin holes. 

I've tried to point out all of the bad with this car to make sure you know exactly what you are getting, but this is a really nice car that I think anyone looking for solid a project will be completely satisfied with.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I'd be happy to answer.  217-733-2293 - Bob

The car is for sale locally and I will end the auction early if it sells.  Thanks for looking!! 

 

 

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