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Fuck yeah. Now this is a very rare beast.
1965 Buick Riviera - It's not a Gran Sport sadly. Gran Sports were the muscle car for the always odd GM brand. They were quite rare but rather tasty - 465ci V8 power plants with dual 4 barrel carb. Clearly from the same motoring school of thought as the Olds 442s of the same era (4oo ci - 4 barrels - 2 exhausts), but with more oomph. These bodies shapes made for some sexy low rider and custom car options. This one looks absolutely stock, down the to the simulated wood grain dash.
This year model also had a starring role in the absolute stone cold film classic: Roadhouse. A fine vehicle for the talents of Patrick Swayze and his mullet. Also featuring the amazing Jeff Healy. Probably the most 80s movie of 80s movies. Small town bad guy story, dodgy martial arts, love story with the local ER doctor, small part for a musician guest-star, Fox Body Mustangs, acid wash 501s, amazing sound track. What's not to love?
Buick survives today but mostly sells low quality waft-mobiles aimed at the golf set. Fuck know how they survived the brand cull at GM.
My dad's cousin Jim has five 1960s Buicks, all in mintox condition. I would probably be in line to inherit them had I not moved abroad. I'll see if he has any insight he can share.
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