1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport 425

Description

The first-generation Buick Riviera, offered from 1963–65, marked a high point in American automotive design. Riviera’s bold styling included a sharply sculpted 209-inch body, hidden headlights, and a low roofline flowing into a rear featuring vertical fins. And the interior displayed contoured bucket seats, a chrome-accented dash, and a center console with floor shifter. Rich vinyl or cloth upholstery options complemented a full suite of gauges, while optional power accessories further enhanced comfort in this refined driving environment. Combined, these features cemented the Riviera as a highly desirable personal luxury coupe.

And in 1965, the Gran Sport package was introduced. The centerpiece was a 425 cu-in Super Wildcat V8 which delivered 360 horsepower, along with an optional suspension upgrade featuring stiffer springs, shocks, and bushings. The Gran Sport effortlessly combined elegance with muscle, offering a firmer ride and impressive power in one sleek package. Limited production and distinctive design have made the 1965 Riviera Gran Sport a collector’s favorite, representing Buick’s ambition to blend luxury, innovation, and performance in a single, unforgettable package. 

This Buick Riviera Gran Sport is one of only 3,354 produced in 1965, and presents with straight bodywork, eye-catching burgundy paint, and an opulent interior.

Highlights 

• Rare and stylish Riviera Gran Sport luxury coupe 

• 425 cu-in dual four-barrel Super Wildcat V8 rated at 360 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Burgandy with two-tone Tan and Brown leather interior 

• Fully finished trunk 

• Air conditioning and cruise control 

• Power steering, brakes, and door locks 

• The chassis number (494475H925305) decodes as: 

  • 4 – Buick 

  • 94 – Riviera 

  • 47 – 2-door hardtop sport coupe 

  • 5 – 1965 

  • H – Flint, Michigan assembly plant 

  • 925305 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 15-inch chrome wheels wearing 225/75R15 Hankook tires 

• “Clamshell” shielded headlights 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Dual exhaust system 

• 140-mph speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• Stock-location stereo upgrade with remote 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on nose and hood 

Included 

• Keys 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com