1960's Grand National?

[bishir]

I'm wondering if something like this has been done before. I'd like to take a 1964 Riviera similar to this one.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2415709239&category=6142

...and add a turbo Buick drivetrain and emblems. I've always wanted to take an old Buick and add a turbo Buick drivetrain.

I think it's possible to do a very nice car for under 20k. Whatdaya think?

James

 

[Rogue Leader]

Wow that car is beautiful... Im in love!

 

[equalizer442]

i had a dream about a car like that one time but in my dream it had a chain gun mounted like a snout supercharger and it was a rare military armored vehical prototype called the socumber that i found in a barn it took me about a month to realize i was dreaming about a riviera

 

[TwoLaneBlackTop]

One of my favorite cars of 65. That body style looks so much better then the later boat tail cars.

 

[84GNTTYPE]

I think I remember reading awhile back about a Riv or another old Buick getting a GN motor and such. I think it was Hot Rod. I'll look if I get a chance. That would definitely be an awesome car!!

 

[salvageV6]

The '65's are sweet second only to the '67's in MHO in looks.

The '63-64 versions were non-hidden headlamps and the 63's were available with leather interior and many were fully optioned.

Good choice for a GN drivetrain.

But you won't make the nailhead guys happy.

Rivvys are sweet cars.

 

[troGNman]

Sweet car!

That thing's got to weigh a TON!

If you were looking for a car to define "Personal Luxury", that would be it.

 

[1ARUNEM]

Actually it's probably more like 2 and 1/2 TONS... Hehe...

 

[TireFryer]

My Biz partner is selling his 65 Riv..looks just like the one on ebay! It is just finishing off a total restoration in California. if interested in it, email privately....Beautiful Car no doubt!!!

 

[MeanBuicks]

The last couple years at the Nats there was a red 64/64 Skylark w/ a TR driveline. I also remember, last year, there was an early '60s, black Skylark with a TR drivetrain as well.

 

[Turtle TR]

HOLY F*CK! That car is Beautiful!!!

 

[equalizer442]

I think I remember reading awhile back about a Riv or another old Buick getting a GN motor and such. I think it was Hot Rod. I'll look if I get a chance. That would definitely be an awesome car!!

that was a 67 skylark, i own 2 of them and if eather one of there engines lets go you all know whats going back in there.

 

[victa1]

A '65 Riv is my favorite Buick next to a '64 2 door Wildcat.

 

[bishir]

I'm glad we all agree it would be one bad car! Fryer: As soon as I finish building my garage I'm going to be looking for something like this. It probably won't be until the winter though. It would be excellent to find one in great condition with a blown engine. The chances of that are almost none, but it would be great anyways.

James

 

[bishir]

Well, the auction is over and it looks like someone got a great car for $12,900. Too bad it wasn't me.

James

 

[kenny]

I'd rather build one with a fuel injected twin turbo 455.

 

[pat83t]

I believe that this is the one that some of you are referring to.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/fastnwicked/lst?.dir=/Misc.+Buicks&.view=t