The 1963 to 1965 Buick Riviera is considered by many car buffs to be one of the most elegant, beautiful, and powerful-looking cars of its era. But in 1966 Buick rolled out a new bodystyle that divided Riviera fans between those who liked it and those who didn’t, but the general opinion these days is that it’s still one of the best-looking cars of the 1960s.
These days, finding a proper Buick muscle car that has only had one or two owners is increasingly difficult, which is what makes this ‘66 Buick Riviera found by Hemmings Auto Blog all the more special. It’s a real survivor with just 53,000 miles on the odometer, having led a rust-free, easy life the past nearly 50 years.
This Buick is loaded to the gills with all sorts of options, including the desirable 425 cubic-inch “Wildcat 465” V8 engine good for 340 horsepower and 465 ft-lbs of torque (at least according to the old “gross power ratings” system). But beyond all the goodies that come with this gorgeous car is the extensive documentation, which includes just two owners and a little over 53,000 miles in almost 50 years.
That’s just over 1,000 miles per year that this ‘66 Buick has driven, and while it needs a few small things (like a new fuel-sending unit), this classic gentleman’s muscle car is just about ready for the road. And the asking price couldn’t be better; for just $12,500, the cost of a Nissan Versa, you can rock one of the classiest American muscle cars to ever grace our streets. Your call.