'65 Buick Riviera Gran Sport | Style Personified 

Not just a car - pure form of art! I envy this man.

Thanks for restoring that classic Buick to it's original grandeur and not ruining it by turning it into a restomod.

The first generation Buick Riviera’s , 1963, 64 and 65, are most definitely, one of the most stunning, respected, quality constructed, appreciated, honest era’s of Buick, in Buick’s history… and yes, one of my, most favorite automobiles, of all time. I have been blessed, as a serious ‘Car guy’, to have owned some very special and rare automobiles, and yet, I’ve never owned a first generation Riviera…I just haven’t found the ‘Right one’…yet!!

This has to be one of the best car stories that I have viewed. It is a testimony to the host who did not interrupt or say stupid stuff during the video. It is really a testimony to the communication skills of the owner and his love of this car. I appreciate the investments he has made in his car and the good luck he has had in the people who he has entrusted his car to. I've always loved this generation of Riviera and am so happy that the owner has kept and improved this car over so many years. What a car guy!!

This story brought me to tears. It's told by a man who knows how to speak eloquently and tell his story in a way not seen anymore in this mess of a world we live in today. I have the ability as he does to see beyond the "appliance" of a car and develop a relationship between man and machine. And what an incredible car to tell a story about. I just wish that we could find people in the tire stores who don't feel a need to hammer lead weights on the outsides of these very special rims when balancing new tires!

I have 65 Riviera to I’ve had it for about 30 years it was my daily driver for many years now it’s A weekend car now but it’s not a grand sport but it’s still a Riviera and I love it

One of the best cars to come from that era. Absolutely gorgeous from every angle. It has no bad side at all

Stunning - the Riviera was always a benchmark of style and class - the peak of the era . . .

My favorite Buick was a 1968 Buick Riviera beautiful car a car that I will never forget and yes I did on one

Probably one of the least compromised and best designs ever. In green it is magnificent. To me the greatest thing is how much the owner loves her, he deserves to own that gorgeous car.

My Father Bought A New 1964. He AlwaysSaid That It Was The Best Car He Ever Drove.🌹

This Riviera is truly a masterpiece of design .My Uncle drove a 1963 Riviera Silver Silver interior I Loved it

For people who dont know, gm actually offered this car to Cadillac first. Cadillac didn't want it so then it was offered to Buick and the rest is history. Absolutely beautiful machine.

The 65 Buick Rivera is my dream car

That's a mighty gorgeous machine. It's a bit crazy to think the car was just 18 years old when Mr. Downie purchased it - it would be the equivalent of picking up a 2003 car today.

Eye catcher is a understatement. This is one beautiful car! Hats off to you for realizing what you have.

So cool to see a man so in love with his car. Car guys get it, she is perfect. 👍👍🏁🏁

When Enzo Ferrari saw the 65 Rivera for the first time he exclaimed " That is the most beautiful car I have ever seen". And I must agree with him.

What a majestic automobile! Absolutely stellar design! It's been said of the best, and it is so with the 65 Riv.... quintessential rolling sculpture!

Own a totally restored 1966 Buick Riviera GS bought from the original owner on the night of Desert Storm, dual quads . fully loaded, gold line tires, 88,000 miles, Buick mags, been loving this car since!!

💙🍁🍺A true Gem of a car. This is one cool car guy. A total appreciation for quality, design and dependability. The Iconic 65 Gran Sport will remain “a class of its own” and to own it and drive it for 38 years! This dude has my respect ✊.

Great storyline and phenomenal automotive art & performance. Us car enthusiast tend to bond with the cars that touch us in a special way. Thanks for sharing! BP

This was the best description of a car guy and his car. This is a beautiful car and like he said every time he sees the car it moves him.and that is what a collector car should. And besides Lou Costabile , these are the best collector car videos. Thanks for this one ❗️🇺🇸

It`s stunning, the entire grille is so clean, love the clam shell hideaways, so much nicer than side by side in the grille, the color looks great, you just don`t see these anymore, these were classy, elegant cars, and quick too, considered rich mans muscle.

Beautiful Riviera, I bought my 60 buick Electra base model, 38 years ago. Still have it today.(Gloss Black Laquer). I bought my 65 Buick Riviera, seafoam green 1 year ago, base model but with A/C, power antenna and rear defroster fan. Very Happy with my Buicks. Great job Brother.

WOW beautiful car, he has really taken nice care of it. I enjoy working on cars that their owners really love and care for, its not often.

One of GM’s top designs of all time. Thanks, great video!

n 1975, drove my 65 Riv to Calif from Ct. 3000 miles to be an actor... but... came back. Great cars.

Beautiful car. I remember when they first came out. I was 13 and was in love with the Riviera, and those headlights! Wow.

I really enjoyed listening to the passion, emotion, and attachment to the car. Its not a car, its a friend.

Drop dead gorgeous, and the green! Cheers!

Great video. I own a 65 Riviera. And everything Alex said is true. Every angle is gorgeous. Sometimes i just sit on my driveway and stare at it for hours. My favorite car. It's all the things in one package

My mother’s sister had a 1963 model in baby blue. I loved riding in that car! My aunt said she always regretted getting rid of it.

Outstanding Sir , thank you for restoring this beautiful car .

I like this man's enthusiasm as much as the beauty of the car. Both are awesome :)

Your a lucky man. That’s my dream car, right colour too!

It's a dream car! It has beauty, power, comfort, and lots of style.

'63 - '65 was the highlight of GM. '63 Corvette , but above all the Buick Riviera '63-65, one of the most beautiful cars ever build. Thanks for keeping this fine dark green monument in shape som others can enjoy.

This is one of the most beautiful and powerful cars ever made. The interior is immaculate, especially the woodgrain finish.

I was 5 years old in 1965 this is a nice car it would be nice if GM would bring back this body style in this generation as they did with the Chevy Camaro.

What a gorgeous Riviera!!!

A beautiful example, the '65 GS is one of my top 5 all-time favorites. Thanks for posting.

Thanks so much for posting this. This guy presented his car so well and what a car! Living the dream.

I worked at a Buick Dealership for decades and the Riviera was and still is my favorite.

The hide-away headlights make the car in 65. Beautiful body, everything

The Riviera, Eldorado and Toronado from this era are some of the most beautiful American cars ever built, in my opinion.

I gotta say growing up in the UK in the 60s and looking over the pond with envy at the cars that were available I absolutely fell in love with the Buick Riviera Sport. I thought it was the most beautiful car I had ever seen... and still think they are just as wonderful today..

Always loved Rivs and Toronados. Just beautiful

When I was a freshman in collage one of my friends had a Riviera that his dad had loaned to him for a few weeks. I still remember those wonderful rides.

Beautiful. Love the Aqua paint.

It’s a work of art that till looks great today. I miss my 69 GTO. Cars had style and individuality

'65 Riviera, one of the tops on my 'Sexiest production cars of all time' list.

I ordered and bought a brand new 1965 Riviera from DeMontrond Buick on Kirby Dr in Houston. Most beautiful car I ever owned before or since.

What a GORGEOUS car!!! I am so envious in the MOST POSITIVE way imagineable!!! Alex did the right thing...he hung on to this beauty, and restored it the RIGHT way 👍👍 I've had the good fortune to have a ride a '65 ONCE. it wasn't as nice as this one...it creaked a fair bit when driving around. As a boy when we lived in Long Island, we had a 3 yr old '66 Riviera in gold with black vinyl roof and the Wildcat engine. These two models - the '65 & '66/67 are my favourites. Wishing Alex MANY MANY hours of enjoyable driving and admiring looks with this breathtaking car! Thank you for sharing it with us! 😊👍

*A jewel of a vehicle! . . . .* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💓

Seriously... smart, cool, unique, I'll take it!!!!

I love this car. Old girlfriend in high school had one. It was so cool.

In 1970 my Dad bought a used Buick Riviera that had been custom ordered with a 445 wildcat engine.The same one in the Gran Sport but was not that model.A one of a kind.

An era where actual people designed the car & all divisions had their own engines.

Beautiful MASTERPIECE, my dad had it brand new. Traded a 63 4dr Chevrolet Belair. It had a 283 4bbl with a powerglide. But, loved the Riviera GS. Bought & traded them brand new every 2/3years. He would compare if there was enough of a difference &/or innovations. Because, performance (lack thereof) in 76 he got a Caddy Eldorado with 500cid & fuel injection. By that time I had a Buick 225, with 455 4bbl. His Caddy had pretty impressive power. The salesman sold my dad on the FUEL INJECTION for more MPGs. What a crock. Bc of more power & 400lbft torque, 215hp, it was very difficult to feather the go pedal. His last Riviera GS was a 73. Because of him my 1st new car was a 76 Buick Electra Landau coupe 225,bought the lowest model & used $$ to equip it right. Astroroof, chrome wheels, VOGUE tyres, a/c, speed alert, power windows, seats,antenna, etc.. a tick over $9k. Buicks were gr8 cars. Now???? But,thanks for sharing Ur gorgeous car. Njoy.

Great video! Just bought my second 65’ Riv, lost the first w Hurricane Sandy...was my dream car as a kid and still is at 49

The 1966 Buick Riviera, the 1967-68 Chevrolet Camaro, the 1967-68 Chevrolet Impala, the 1965-66 Pontiac Bonneville, the 1965-69 Chevrolet Corvair, the 1963-66 Chevrolet Corvette, the 1967-68 Chevrolet Corvette are some of the most beautiful GM Coke bottle designs and most beautiful cars imagined and manufactured.

This was a beautiful story and beautiful car.

I had a 68 and loved it

I was watching a JR Garage video on RU-vid and saw a car carrier in the background with a '65 Verde Green Rivera aboard. Reminded me of my time with an identical car. It belonged to my girl friend's father, who bought it new in '65 for (I believe) $5000. He was kind enough to allow me to drive it on dates an to proms and (when I married his daughter) on our honeymoon to Rockport, Massachusetts. Had to stop often for gas but as someone mentioned, it cost 30 cents a gallon in 1972 so it wasn't a big deal. In the late 70's, a friend and I took the paint down to bare metal and painted it with lacquer paint (Verde Green) The car went on to take first place in car shows across the country. Loved every inch of that car. Thanks for a great video - kudos to the owner for making it look like new!

I bought a '69 Riviera in 1989. It was in good unrestored condition, had low mileage, and it was a dream to drive.

I owned the same car. Bought it in the late eighties. For 2000 dollars. 425 with dual carbs. Sold a year later for 7000. Broke my heart selling it. But I had three young kids

Cool car. Buick GS’s had some surprising options in the 60’s.

Love these. Beautiful I had a matchbox little replica when I was a child I'm a girl.

In 1965, the TV show "The Outer Limits," used a Buick Riviera as an example of a futuristic 1998 car in one of their episodes, adding turbine engine sounds as it rolled along.

That car is pure class

I know I'm late to this party, but IMHO, in the mid-sixties, GM ruled the world of styling. This car is one of the best examples of that. Alex made a very wise purchase and restoration. It's stunning.

Very interesting story about this car's history with the current owner. I'd agree with the owner that this car is an end of era American car free of smog control & electronics. Built with materials meant to last. Thanks for the video

I would love to see one of these from 63 to 67 with factory cruise control, I knew w it was a rare option but I'd love to see one

One if not my Favorite American car...My parents had a 66 but I like the style of the 65 more

I remember back in the early 80s a kid a year or two older than me had the identical Riviera to this except it wasn't a GS, so it only had 1x4bbl carburetor, but I thought it was the most menacingly beautiful cars I ever saw. Congratulations for finding yourself a real GS! That is a keeper.

I’m an Olds guy, but the 63-65 Riviera was on a level none of the other manufacturers were able to achieve in my opinion. 👍👌

63 - 65 Riviera is on my bucket list cars to own.

I appreciate your thoughts. That’s a nice car. You got a gem.

Lovely car and beautifully restored thanks for sharing your experience with us. I worked for GM in the UK 🇬🇧 and sometimes had the chance to drive American cars mainly Cadillac. But always had Buick when visiting the states.

Just beautiful..........

One of my all time favorite designs. It looks so good, like right out of a Batman comic book. The years between 59-69 have so many gems of American autos.

fell in love with this car when I first saw it in roadhouse

Beautiful Car man. My true True Dream Car. 💯

When I was a Kid there was a Neighbor that had one of these Cars and That Sucker Could burn Rubber very easily Making the Tires Smokes like Crazy It was Very Nice

Coolest looking car!

My dream antique car

Spectacular !

My wife and I had a 65 Riviera Gran Sport here in Perth Western Australia back in the late 80's early 90's. Ours was red with a white vinyl top (I don't think they were original colours though) with A/C, which you need in Australia. Great car with great build quality. I remember the seat upholstery being really thick and great quality. My wife used to daily drive it. Regret selling it but the current owner is doing a full restoration. He sends me regular photo updates.

The body and paint is Amazing! What a Beautiful car!

It definitely is a nice ride!!

Great story Alex, I’m so proud that you took the time to care for this extremely classy & beautiful car. This car is very unique & very Rare overall nowadays. Congratulations & may your car be appreciated by someone like you when it’s your time to “let it go” as you get older. 👍💚😎⭐️🔥🏆🥇✌️🍀

That$ is a real dream car.Indeed the mostly sport luxury sedan ever

I knew the man who once had one in Silver Cloud. It rode like a dream.

Even the factory wheels look fantastic

I like what you said that “Every time you look at it an element comes over you to enjoy.”

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my best friends in High School had a 63 that his dad had bought new. He later found a 64 GS in a car lot and bought it for a song. His dad insisted that he remove the dual quads to drive daily but it still flew. We lost him in a motorcycle wreck. I found my own 63 year later while living in Southern California, the car has been parked for years now waiting on restoration and possibly an LS swap.

What a beauty! Look at that torque.

My wife and I have two 65 Riviera Grand Sports in our collection. The first one we bought in 1985 from the original owner completely loaded, and it still looks like it just came out of the wrapper. It now has 56000 miles on it. The second one we bought with no motor or transmission. I put a slightly built 455 Buick in it with a turbo 400. When I ran it down the quarter, the best time was 13.11 through the exhaust, and on street tires.