1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport – Numbers-Matching Super Wildcat V8

This 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport represents the pinnacle of American personal luxury performance, equipped with its numbers-matching 425ci Super Wildcat V8 and factory-optioned 3.42 Positraction rear end. Fresh from a professional repaint in its original Silver Cloud Metallic, this first-year GS model blends restored aesthetics with sorted mechanicals, ready for show or tour.

Engine & Performance

• Numbers-Matching 425ci “Super Wildcat” V8
• Dual 4-barrel carburetors (“Nailhead” configuration)
• 10.25:1 compression (360hp when new)
• Professionally rebuilt engine and transmission
• 3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission
• 3.42 Positraction rear differential

Exterior Features

• Original-Spec Silver Cloud Metallic Repaint (2011)
• Occasional chips/blemishes (honestly documented)
• Retractable headlight covers fully operational
• 15″ factory wheels with Sigma Shadow whitewall tires

Interior & Comfort

• Well-Preserved Interior with factory-optioned power seat
• Rare “tell-tale” speedometer
• Replaced carpet (with found build card)
• Deluxe A/C system for climate control
• Power windows and tilt steering column
• Remote mirror and power antenna
• Sonomatic stereo for entertainment

Documentation & Significance

• First-Year GS Model – Only 3,354 produced in 1965
• Authentic Nailhead V8 – Iconic Buick performance
• Documented Build Card – Verification of original specs
• Honest Preservation – No hidden flaws