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

This 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport represents the pinnacle of Buick’s personal luxury muscle, equipped with its numbers-matching 425ci Super Wildcat V8 and factory 3.42 Positraction rear end. Recently refinished in its original Seafoam Green (code H), this first-year GS model blends show-quality aesthetics with sorted mechanicals, making it equally suited for concours display or touring enjoyment.

Engine & Performance

• Numbers-Matching 425ci “Super Wildcat” V8
• Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors
• 10.25:1 compression (360hp/465 lb-ft when new)
• Hydraulic lifters for smooth operation
• 3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission
• 3.42 Positraction rear differential
• 12″ finned aluminum drum brakes

Exterior & Restoration

• Professional Two-Stage Repaint (2018) in original Seafoam Green (code H)
• Body-color roof
• Required only block sanding before refinish
• Restored Original 15″ Rally Wheels – Fully rechromed
• New center caps and trim rings

Interior & Comfort Features

• Factory air conditioning (currently non-operational)
• Power driver’s seat and power windows
• Tilt steering column and remote mirror
• “Tell-tale” speedometer
• Sonomatic radio and power antenna (operates slowly)
• Freshly replaced headliner and new trunk lining
• Well-preserved seating surfaces

Rarity & Significance

• First-Year GS Rarity – Only 3,354 produced in 1965
• Authentic Nailhead V8 – Iconic Buick performance heritage
• Documented Original Color – Rare Seafoam Green (code H)
• Honest Presentation – All needs clearly disclosed