1963 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow I Concept Car at The Sloan Museum on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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    On "My Car Story" we're in Flint MI on 6-27-15 at the Sloan Museum 43rd Annual Auto Fair.
    We're looking at a 1963 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow I Concept Car.
    We’re talking with Jeremy Dimick, the Curator of Collections at The Sloan Longway Musuem.
    According to the details shared on the Sloan Museums website regarding the 1963 Buick Riviera Silver Arrow I Concept Car:
    During a trip to England, automotive designer Bill Mitchell caught a glimpse of a Rolls Royce emerging from the fog. Inspired by the vision, he began designing what would become the Silver Arrow I. He attempted to marry the sporting character of an Italian Ferrari to the luxury look of a British Rolls Royce.
    He thought of it as a Cadillac, a rebirth of the division’s LaSalle. But when Cadillac turned it down, he offered it to GM’s other divisions and Buick won the competition. It evolved almost intact into the first production Riviera.
    Mitchell’s customization of this 1963 Riviera converted into a show vehicle, which he enjoyed driving regularly. Among other modifications, its roof was lowered more than two inches and its special interior was trimmed in silver leather.
    Quick Facts
    Year: 1963
    Make: Buick
    Model: Riviera Silver Arrow I
    Weight: 4190 lbs.
    Wheelbase: 117”
    Engine: V-8, 401 cubic inches
    Horsepower: 325 hp
    Units Produced: 1
    If you’re interested in seeing the cars, the Museum is located at 303 Walnut Street. Flint, MI 48503. Or go to www.sloanlongway.org/sloan-mus... and view their cars.
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  • @slodzinskithomas2406
    @slodzinskithomas2406 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I absolutely love my 63 Buick Riviera

  • @quacksackerthegreatstarfir6996

    That thing is drop dead GORGEOUS. The 65 model is my favorite car from that entire decade, maybe any decade....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @davelister1
    @davelister1 Před 7 lety +11

    Imagine this car in 63 ! must have been like a spaceship !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Sounds about right :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

  • @davekostka7151
    @davekostka7151 Před 3 lety +1

    My Grandad worked for Buick when he left school to support his parents in 1910. My Dad worked for Buick from the time he left the Navy in 1945. We always had Buicks in the driveway. My earliest memories are of that huge chrome bumper front or rear. I wish Dad would've spent his retirement funds on Riv's, Gran Sports, and Deuce and a quarter's. The legacy would have been fantastic. Grandad showed me his Riviera in his garage in Flint. It had two four BBLs on it. I think it was 1963 or 1964. I was just a kid and didn't know what I was looking at.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandad and his car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @richmcintyre1178
    @richmcintyre1178 Před 4 lety +1

    My God Bill Mitchell took a beautiful automobile and made it rolling art. The trim work is outstanding. Lou, you constantly amaze me in the pieces of automotive history that you find.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Rich McIntyre, High praise for this design :-) Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me, and thanks for the kind words on the car selections, Lou

  • @timothylaws4549
    @timothylaws4549 Před 2 lety +2

    absolutely beautiful

  • @jasonfarnsworth5880
    @jasonfarnsworth5880 Před 2 lety +1

    Now this is a beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jason, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @billharden7127
    @billharden7127 Před 8 lety +6

    Beautiful. A work of art.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      Hi Bill, You've hit the nail on the head. Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed63 Před 6 lety +6

    When I saw this in person, at Amelia Island, it gave me goosebumps.

  • @Benicio_Fols
    @Benicio_Fols Před 4 lety +1

    That riveria is Gorgeous!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy the design & looks of this car :-)

  • @JxT1957
    @JxT1957 Před 2 lety +1

    what a beautiful riviera you have, i had a 1971 boat tail riviera

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi JxT1957, Like this one? Enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/A5wdLReBrSs/video.html

  • @josmotherman591
    @josmotherman591 Před 2 lety +1

    Masterpiece.

  • @robertmcgiverin5298
    @robertmcgiverin5298 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely beautiful looking 1963 Buick Riviera a piece of automotive art 🎨 😍 👌

  • @dinoharper8984
    @dinoharper8984 Před 2 lety +1

    Always loved the hideaway headlights

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Dino, Thank you for sharing what you enjoy :-) Lou

  • @Iraqkingdom1921
    @Iraqkingdom1921 Před rokem +1

    Unforgettable model....

  • @11094DEREK
    @11094DEREK Před 9 lety +4

    Love your channel watched many of your videos the Riviera is one of my favorite cars but this concept takes it to the next level

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 9 lety +1

      11094DEREK Hi 11094DEREK, Thank you so much for your kind words. If you'd like to see all the cars in one location, I just launched a website. Take a look at www.MyCarStoryWithLou.comTake care,Lou

    • @11094DEREK
      @11094DEREK Před 9 lety

      Lou Costabile Awesome!

  • @geirjohansen7389
    @geirjohansen7389 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning Treasure

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi geir, Happy to read you appreciate this "Stunning Treasure" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @geovanniinusa5973
    @geovanniinusa5973 Před 7 lety +10

    A HUGE THANK YOU for this wonderful narration on the Silver Arrow Riviera! I have been interested in it since I first laid eyes on it! The lines are PERFECT by the Master himself- Bill Mitchell! I purchased a 1967 after seeing pictures of this car. I could not find a nice 1965. This was built when it was really something to be able to drive something like this! No new car has anything on the Silver Arrow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Geovanni InUSA, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @chitown1098
    @chitown1098 Před 2 lety +3

    Really enjoy your channel with these amazing cars from the past. Just so unfortunate the cars of today and recent years don’t have the beauty, uniqueness, individuality and character of the cars from the 60’s and 70’s. Love this amazing vehicle. Oh yea, just subscribed and looking forward to so many more of your vids. Hopefully you did some on the ‘71-‘76 Cadillac De Villes and Fleetwoods.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi John, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me, and glad you enjoy the selection of car I share :-) Welcome, and thank you for Subscribing. If you type into CZcams search "My Car Story with Lou Cadillac" I think you'll find some you enjoy, Lou

  • @charleswildman137
    @charleswildman137 Před 5 lety +1

    What a gorgeous automobile!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Charles Wildman, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

  • @SofaKingQuick
    @SofaKingQuick Před 2 lety +1

    What a a beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

  • @beatlebrad5339
    @beatlebrad5339 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video and lots of fun . Thank you so much for this . And God bless you and be well and safe out there ok !!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Beatle Brad, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) My pleasure sharing with you and God bless you too, Lou

    • @beatlebrad5339
      @beatlebrad5339 Před 4 lety

      @@loucostabile :). Thanks !!

  • @TheRealThomasPaine1776
    @TheRealThomasPaine1776 Před rokem +2

    Wow! A stunning work of art meeting design coupled with technology!

  • @fredanddebramacdonald2445

    The last 200 Rivieras that Buick built in the 1999 model year were Silver Arrows, but I still like this original one much better. We need Buick to build some exciting cars again!! How about a production version of the Blackhawk? I’m surprised this one doesn’t have the dual quad equipped Super Wildcat engine, but it’s still a wow,wow, and wow car, and it makes my Electra look a little plain. But I’ve owned the Electra for over 25 years, and have no intention of ever selling it. Go Buick!! And thanks Lou for another great car story.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome.

  • @ethanfoote7456
    @ethanfoote7456 Před 4 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful. I would LOVE to own it!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

  • @storyteller1749
    @storyteller1749 Před 5 lety +3

    Another gorgeous Riv. Great color. Too bad it didn't make it didn't make it to production.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Story Teller, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Riv :-) Lou

  • @V8Adam
    @V8Adam Před 4 lety

    So so beautiful! Looks like a spaceship inside! What a car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi V8Adam, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

    • @V8Adam
      @V8Adam Před 4 lety

      Lou Costabile thanks man! I enjoy every car I’ve seen on your channel. I especially loved the red ‘59 Bonneville. That’s on my list!

  • @TheDejael
    @TheDejael Před rokem +3

    Love Bill Mitchell's excellent GM styling and design!

  • @dreammerchant4442
    @dreammerchant4442 Před 4 lety

    What a priceless Gem of a car..i didn't know this car existed.. I own the 1972 Riviera GS edition in which I thought was its crown jewel of the Rivieras but viewing this one whoa takes away even the models of 66, 67, 68, 69, and 70..

  • @Cheapnis
    @Cheapnis Před 5 lety +4

    I just bought a 63 and love it. Just a cool car. Same size as my 69 GTO.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Congratulations Paul C ! Glad you are behind the wheel of your fun car :-) Lou

    • @sharksport01
      @sharksport01 Před 4 lety +1

      What color?

    • @Cheapnis
      @Cheapnis Před 3 lety

      Gloss Black with black interior. Just recromed the bumpers and installed new windshield and back window glass. Still waiting for someone to reproduce the tail light bezels. Car is from SC. No rust at all.

  • @carnivoreeats840
    @carnivoreeats840 Před 6 lety +1

    Riviera the definition of class. What a beautiful car I got a 73 I'm working on I can't wait to finish it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety +1

      Glad you enjoy this "classy" one Carnivore Eats :-) Hope your 73 turns out great, Lou

    • @pat8437
      @pat8437 Před 5 lety

      Ah man, I really love all the rivs up till and including 73

    • @pat8437
      @pat8437 Před 5 lety

      How do I know which to get?!!

  • @paulsharp6559
    @paulsharp6559 Před 5 lety +1

    I own a 1965 Buick Riviera. And it had the same Interior as this one. It was the best riding car. But this one in the museum is awesome.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Paul Sharp, Sounds like you have a great car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob4630 Před 3 lety +1

    A really stylish car: so elegant! There is no more such real ART to find in modern vehicles like our clumsy SUVs !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Marco, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

  • @domingodeanda233
    @domingodeanda233 Před 4 lety

    LOVED it.

  • @stickpd7885
    @stickpd7885 Před 3 lety

    Love the car stories . Seen that in books but good God didn't know that had a 465 ci. Engine !!!!!!!Thanks Lou !!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Stick Pd, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @toucan221
    @toucan221 Před 3 lety +1

    Just Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous I absolutely love the 63 Riviera, my all time favourite car 😍🚗👉😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi toucan221, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

    • @toucan221
      @toucan221 Před 3 lety

      @@loucostabile Yes I have just seen the other two Buick films you did, very nice. I will definitely come back again 😳🤩😁🤪

  • @fjacks1189
    @fjacks1189 Před 3 lety +1

    Far back as I can remember, the 1965 and the 1966 was the bomb back then, my brother had a 1967 electrica 225, dad had a wildcat, totalled it and got a skylark. Seat 6 easy, hitting the parties on the weekends ....good times

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi F jacks, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother & Dads Buicks :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @wildcolonialman
    @wildcolonialman Před 3 lety +1

    Magnificent.

  • @c4llahan
    @c4llahan Před 5 lety

    Man, that’s a beauty.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Drain Boi, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou

  • @C7corvettestingray
    @C7corvettestingray Před 3 lety

    The Wildcat 445, with a single four-barrel carburetor, was the standard engine in the Invicta, 1959-1966 Electra, 1962-1966 Buick Wildcat, 1963 Riviera and 1965 Riviera (the 1964 and 1966 Riviera models used the 425 with a single four-barrel carburetor, labeled Wildcat 465, as standard equipment). Mounted on a trolley, Buick 401s were also used as starter motors for the SR-71 Blackbird supersonic jet.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Corvette Stingray Moore, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @jayelbee1111
    @jayelbee1111 Před rokem +1

    General Motors corporate executives asked Cadillac to take the project to make the concept car into a production model. But Cadillac turned it down because they had thier hands tied on other projects. So, GM executives asked Chevrolet and Chevrolet was not interested. GM executives then told Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile to figure out amongst them who is going to take the project. Finally, Buick gave in and took the project to create the Riviera. True story!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem

      Hi Jayelbee, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @illbomber1185
    @illbomber1185 Před 6 lety +2

    Omg sweet as hell

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi ILL BOMBER!, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more car on the Channel you'll enjoy. ILL C YA, Lou

  • @DougCameraMan
    @DougCameraMan Před 7 lety +1

    That is awesome. Love it! AM / FM radio in '65? I was thinking FM was later, like in the early 70s but maybe not. Could have been upgraded at anytime, of course. Just an awesome custom and yet not too radical. Bill Mitchell knew cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety +1

      Glad you thought this is awesome :-) Hope you find other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

    • @andyleibrook6012
      @andyleibrook6012 Před 7 lety +1

      Actually, F.M has been around since the 1930s but it wasn't until the 1950s did it pick up in popularity with audiophiles.

  • @jasonfarnsworth5880
    @jasonfarnsworth5880 Před 2 lety +1

    Did you see the size of those door hinges holy smokes look like 1 inch plate, This car is sick

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Jason, Happy to read the details you notice, Lou

  • @GregLuft-ent
    @GregLuft-ent Před 8 lety +1

    That's one sweet car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      Agreed. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @bertcushman7427
    @bertcushman7427 Před 3 lety +3

    CADILLAC dropped the the ball with this one, but came back strong with the 67 Eldorado.
    both Rivera, and Eldorados are timeless..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Bert, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @57MrWill
    @57MrWill Před 3 lety +1

    Wow!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      HI William, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @michaelhatcher5264
    @michaelhatcher5264 Před 6 lety

    That's one bad ass Buick. The turn signals on the trunk. Came out on the 1970s olds Tornado. And then on the Buick Riviera in the mid 1970s. And now it's in the back window of today's cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Glad you enjoy this one Michael Hatcher :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

  • @therhinoceros1
    @therhinoceros1 Před 7 lety

    ooh thats TOO clean!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi therhinoceros1, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

    • @carnivoreeats840
      @carnivoreeats840 Před 6 lety

      It's almost to hot to touch!

  • @ronin5273
    @ronin5273 Před 2 lety +1

    Keep it up 👍🏻. Just a friendly recommendation: try to to videos with a wide lens on a camera and try to don’t shake it too much and smoothly move ,
    Cars you find are unicorns 👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Ronin, Happy your enjoying the car choices. I do use a wide angle lens, and I'll do my best to stay smooth. This is an early video (2013-2015) and early videos may look warped as I had to learn the hard way that when uploading DO NOT click the yes, stabilize this video button :-( Thanks for the tips, Lou

  • @troybrown6012
    @troybrown6012 Před 5 lety

    SWEET

  • @seththomas9105
    @seththomas9105 Před 7 lety +3

    I have never seen this car before. I can see the Art Deco throwback influence that Bill Mitchel was going after. The color, chopped top, wide whites, use of chrome and the hubcaps give it the late 30's Deco or streamline feel that GM was probably going after if they were thinking of bringing back the LaSalle brand. Two words. Bad. Ass.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 7 lety

      Hi Seth, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts and knowledge, Lou

  • @nelsona779
    @nelsona779 Před 8 lety

    where can I see the silver arrow do they have the car on loan or is it always at this Museum

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      I believe it's the Museums car now, and you can see it @ The Sloan Longway Museum in Michigan @ sloanlongway.org Take care, Lou

  • @frankrivvi5553
    @frankrivvi5553 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a 65’ if I ever restore it it will be done to this spec , a concept tribute

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Frank Riv. Happy to read you have a cool car too. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @vladtheimpala5532
    @vladtheimpala5532 Před 3 lety +1

    Must’ve been nice to be the chief designer at GM in the sixties. (Or the fifties.) Harley Earl was the man of his time and Bill Mitchell was the man of _his_ time. I would hate to have to say which I like better. I like them both.

  • @crazycanuck2578
    @crazycanuck2578 Před 4 lety

    The last Silver interior that I really liked in another car was in the 78 Corvette Silver Anniversary pace car, the interior was just beautiful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Crazy Canuck, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

    • @crazycanuck2578
      @crazycanuck2578 Před 4 lety

      @@loucostabile I love all of your car videos, you sure do know your cars, Thanks a lot for what you do and show to us people who really love these works of art.

  • @derickwhite5405
    @derickwhite5405 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety +1

      You have great taste in cars derick white, Lou

  • @TruthOldSchoolStyle
    @TruthOldSchoolStyle Před 6 lety +2

    Cool GM perk, to get to drive around in a HotMod as a Daily Driver...I would get a Silver Mylar Lost in Space uniform to drive around in; by the way, can I trade my Prius for it?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      I like the driving in a "Silver Mylar Lost in Space uniform" idea :-) Pretty sure the museum will be sharing this one with the public for a awhile.

  • @threedrain
    @threedrain Před 8 lety

    to a previous poster, states on air cleaner lid "wildcat 465" as the man says, it was a production Riviera taken of the line and modded. It is not to much of a stretch to think after the body mods the did a little something with the engine as well.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      +Aaron Aaron Hmm, something to think about.. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

    • @harddrivin1le-970
      @harddrivin1le-970 Před 6 lety

      You're both wrong. My dad purchased a brand new 1964 Buick Wildcat equipped with the Wildcat 465 engine. Indeed, the air cleaner lid sticker was absolutely identical to this car's.
      "465" representing peak gross engine torque. This is documented fact that I've been aware of since 1967 or so (when I was a toddler): www.teambuick.com/reference/nailhead_engine_specs.php
      Buick produced hundreds of thousands of these engines that were adorned with the identical air cleaner assembly and sticker. They were commonplace in wrecking yards during the 1970s and earlier 1980s.
      This is one is presently for sale:
      www.ebay.com/itm/1963-66-Buick-Riviera-GS-Wildcat-465-Air-Cleaner-Assembly-RARE-FIND-OEM/202083394408?hash=item2f0d1be368:g:-icAAOSwm~lZ5Sah

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 Před rokem +1

    I'm only here because I see this car on old show of Perry Mason, old cars is the only reason I watch that show. Therefore Is there anyone on YT that will show this very unique front grill and it functions!!!!! I seen lot of cars in my time but this one has the most stand-alone grill I ever seen, I'm quite sure this looks nothing like a Rolls...........

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi Job38Four, Happy to read you appreciate this car from the Perry Mason show :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @twoeightythreez
    @twoeightythreez Před 7 lety +1

    That must be an acrual concept car because the production model didnt have hidden headlights till 1965
    also i think that was the 1st year it got its own emblem (vs the corporate tri shield logo)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi twoeightythreez, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @hectorhhernandez1169
    @hectorhhernandez1169 Před 9 lety +12

    That's one sexy Buick

  • @freddiebrooks6898
    @freddiebrooks6898 Před rokem +2

    Nice car 👍

  • @robertwoodpa6463
    @robertwoodpa6463 Před 5 lety

    One of a few GM classics. Others: 67 El Dorado, 66 Toronado, 71 Riviera.

  • @joer3481
    @joer3481 Před 6 lety +1

    The engine bay is a nightmare...but the car is sooooo cool :-)

  • @user-zw7ww7kw9c
    @user-zw7ww7kw9c Před 11 dny +1

    It reminds of the Continental Mark II.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 11 dny +1

      Thank you for sharing what this reminds you of.

  • @bernardmullaney
    @bernardmullaney Před rokem

    Is that fewer 63 Riviera for sale is the Riviera being displayed for sale

  • @1911beauty
    @1911beauty Před 2 lety +1

    That is the prettiest car of the 20th century, that is a drivable... The 30s and 40s saw some gorgeous cars that just wouldn't work today. That car could easily be put into production today and it would sale. I have decided to not buy any cars new for ten more years. To me the car companys know what to make and how people want to feel in a car. They know how to make you fall in love. However, they choose to produce the Luke warm designs with cheap paint and plastic interiors.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi 1911beauty, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @kcarrier59
    @kcarrier59 Před 4 lety

    The car is a 64 not a 63. The 63 was the last year of the dynaflow with Reverse position being located in the last shift position from Park instead of the position just below the "Park" position. Also the 63 did not have the "R" hood emblem; it had the three shields Buick emblem. I've owned 4 Rivieras-- a 63, 64, 65, and a 67 GS what a beast that thing is.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Kim Carriere, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @DiscretionPlease
    @DiscretionPlease Před 6 lety +1

    The name Silver Arrow may be a hint that Mr Mitchell was inspired by a R-R Silver Cloud. 1976-2013 I owned a Bentley S-2, which very well may have some traits in common with the Silver Arrow and Riviera. (Still, I am aware that the Coke-bottle look could also be found in the 1962 Studebaker Avanti and some 1962 Pontiacs.) After Rolls-Royce designer John P Blatchley´s sketches for a new R-R were considered too modern by the executives, he designed the more conservative Silver Cloud. The Silver Clouds and their Bentley S-Type sisters were produced 1955-1965 (the last Bentley SIII Continental in 1966), when the much more modern Silver Shadow was introduced, but even that did not have an interior as futuristic as the Riviera.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Před 6 lety

      It is feasible that it was playing inspiration to Bentley but I doubt that was the case. American cars came from American culture which had very little influence from outside. American movies, Music and technology did not use european inspiration.
      From the time of Ford model T straight through to the mustang American cars were purely America.

    • @DiscretionPlease
      @DiscretionPlease Před 6 lety

      Anyone who searches for information on technology, culture, art and what not will soon find a great many examples of mutual inspiration since cross-Atlantic communications began.
      As far as the Buick Riviera is concerned, let me quote a few of the sites which came up when I Googled:
      "According to historian Michael Lamm and former GM stylist David Holls in their fascinating book, A Century of Automotive Style, "The 1963 Riviera became one of Mitchell's favorite designs. Crisp razor edges, inspired by Rolls-Royce, blended into the sporty overtones of a Ferrari." (www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2005/03/1964-Radical-Riviera/1281181.html)
      "Some of his [GM’s chief stylist Bill Mitchell] inspiration came from seeing a Rolls-Royce cutting through the foggy night while visiting the 1959 London Motor Show." (cruise-in.com/buick-produces-a-sixties-styling-icon/)
      "What became the magnificently styled 1965 Buick Riviera originally was designed for a high-end Cadillac and was inspired by the Rolls Royce cars that Mitchell saw while in London." (www.fossilcars.com/blog/1965-buick-riviera/)

    • @mosesberkowitz3298
      @mosesberkowitz3298 Před 6 lety

      The name "Silver Arrow" was first used on a Pierce-Arrow show car in the 30's, not a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. Google it; it's beautiful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Discretion Please, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 Před 6 lety

    Thumbs Up Liked.

  • @joserobinson8419
    @joserobinson8419 Před 4 lety

    Nothing like a 60s Riviera

  • @ltcajh
    @ltcajh Před 4 lety

    How do you get a car that clean?

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Keep it in a museum behind a glass wall so no one can touch it.

  • @professorpatpending8731

    My father used to work on the Riviera.
    These cars now are
    from a bygone era.
    The Riviera could not be built as such these days for being too expensive.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi Professor Pat Pending, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story with your Father working on these cars :-) Lou

    • @debonairecatalina6570
      @debonairecatalina6570 Před 5 lety

      You meant "too expensive"
      G.M today is nothing but a fat pig, theres just not enough profit margin to please them with a nice Buick like the silver arrow if it were built today

    • @jonowens460
      @jonowens460 Před 5 lety +1

      The Riviera is a beautiful machine, I am obsessed !

  • @estpst
    @estpst Před 6 lety

    Very nice, just needs a set of kelsey hayes wire wheels.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 6 lety

      Hi estpst, I'd like to see what that would look like. That's a good idea, Lou

  • @georgemason4921
    @georgemason4921 Před 5 lety +2

    I want it

  • @tomsmith8781
    @tomsmith8781 Před 5 lety +1

    Try to find the heater core when it leaks!
    I know where it is..

    • @davidkastin4240
      @davidkastin4240 Před 5 lety

      Where did tgey hide it?

    • @crazycanuck2578
      @crazycanuck2578 Před 4 lety

      @@davidkastin4240 Just follow the coolant where it starts to make a puddle, lol

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi Tom Smith, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @talalshaheen8414
    @talalshaheen8414 Před 3 lety

    That Riviera I want to buy

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon.

  • @Kado244
    @Kado244 Před 8 lety +8

    i love the first generation Riviera. i have a 63 and im 18 :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      +Kaden Dechant 18 years old and a 63 Riviera, I'm impressed, thanks for sharing Kaden, Lou

    • @ANDREWSAMY562
      @ANDREWSAMY562 Před 8 lety

      please tell me you still have it and it's in a perfect condition

    • @ANDREWSAMY562
      @ANDREWSAMY562 Před 8 lety

      cuz if I had one, I would never ever replace it

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 8 lety

      Hi Andrew, I believe the Sloan Museum in Michigan still has it at the Buick Gallery. Glad you liked the video. If you like Buicks, an or Riviera's, when on CZcams.com type in "My Car Story With Lou Buick" or My Car Story with Lou Riviera", and I hope you'll see other cars you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @atlcorvette
    @atlcorvette Před 6 lety +2

    Pre Thunderbird sequential tail lights.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Interesting. Thank you for viewing & sharing.

  • @barrypfost2963
    @barrypfost2963 Před 5 lety +1

    Holy buicks batman ! We need a new bat mobile!

  • @user-qv1kc7fz2h
    @user-qv1kc7fz2h Před rokem +1

    من اجمل السيارات الامريكيه

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před rokem +1

      Hi محسن الهاجري, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @Ctrl-XYZ
    @Ctrl-XYZ Před 4 lety

    The car does not have “power mirrors.” That’s the power seat switch on the driver’s armrest.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi D Hall, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

  • @Kado244
    @Kado244 Před 8 lety +9

    its not a 465 v8 its a 401 or a 425 nailhead

    • @Stage1Riviera
      @Stage1Riviera Před 8 lety +4

      +Kaden Dechant
      445 or 465 is the torque output. 445 is the 401 and 465 is the 425. Beautiful car!

    • @Kado244
      @Kado244 Před 8 lety

      Cj Boyle
      445 oops 401

    • @twoeightythreez
      @twoeightythreez Před 7 lety +3

      Kaden Dechant
      youre right.
      Buick V8s were named by torque output and not displacement up till 1968

    • @harddrivin1le-970
      @harddrivin1le-970 Před 6 lety +4

      It's a 425 as evidenced by the "465" on the air clearer lid. "465" represented peak gross engine torque for the 425, while "445" represented the 401's peak engine torque: www.teambuick.com/reference/nailhead_engine_specs.php

    • @steveesman9469
      @steveesman9469 Před 5 lety +1

      465 is the torque for the 425 nailhead

  • @barneymiller6204
    @barneymiller6204 Před 2 lety

    As was normal for Buick, that would be the engine torque number on the air cleaner, not the engine size.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Barney, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @martinneps9387
    @martinneps9387 Před 5 lety +1

    That is one beautiful sexy looking car would just car ever go for sale I could just imagined if this car was black with the detail said it has and all the Chrome I know Chrome don't get you home but it looks me a tastic comment back if this car will ever go for sale

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Hi Martin Neps, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

    • @martinneps9387
      @martinneps9387 Před 5 lety +1

      Lou Costabile Is this car for sale or no

  • @robertcushman7002
    @robertcushman7002 Před 2 lety +2

    CADILLAC dropped the ball on this one, but did bounce back in 67,with the Eldorado which was a gorgeous car, but Buick was always far more sporty.
    I'm a caddy guy, but you can't beat a Buick!!
    cheers 🍾🍾🍾🏳️‍🌈

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety

      Hi Robert, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this car. Cheers, Lou

  • @davejohnson3860
    @davejohnson3860 Před 5 lety

    @1:12 to 1:17 Whoa!!! I was done.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 5 lety

      Here is the link to the other one, enjoy! Lou czcams.com/video/WzoLwCLAbYs/video.html

  • @TVperson1
    @TVperson1 Před 4 lety

    Wow that's a cool car. It must be worth $200,000

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi TVperson1, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 Před 3 lety

    It's a '65 Riviera before its time. Not a fan of the wheel covers though, would look much better with the 15" chrome plated Buick wheels available at the time.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Milford Civic, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @deanfender7965
    @deanfender7965 Před 6 lety +2

    He should have lit up the interior. What yhe hell.

  • @ebayerr
    @ebayerr Před 3 lety +1

    Looks a lot like a 1970 Monte Carlo

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi ebayerr, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

    • @ebayerr
      @ebayerr Před 3 lety +1

      @@loucostabile : You're welcome

  • @jonowens460
    @jonowens460 Před 3 měsíci +1

    She is Very Pretty 😍😍😍 I Luv Riz' to the point of obsession 😮❤❤❤😂

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi Jon, High praise! Good news! If you type into CZcams search "My Car Story with Lou Riviera" I think you'll see many you'll enjoy, Lou

  • @joemeade5914
    @joemeade5914 Před 3 lety +1

    What was that black beauty next to it!!!🤤😮😯😯

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi Joe, Here you go. Enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/WzoLwCLAbYs/video.html

  • @richknudsen5781
    @richknudsen5781 Před 4 lety

    Not a 465 V8 Clownshoes, it's a 401 cu in.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge Clownshoes

  • @harddrivin1le-970
    @harddrivin1le-970 Před 6 lety

    It's a 425 V8. The"465" figure represented peak gross engine torque. The "expert" in the video should know this. www.teambuick.com/reference/nailhead_engine_specs.php

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 4 lety

      Hi harddrivin1le -, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @a-dezzz
    @a-dezzz Před 2 lety +1

    I wonder if you had enough money if you could buy this car from this place some rich man probably could

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Angel's Turf, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou

  • @scootergreen3
    @scootergreen3 Před 3 lety

    These cars should be driven not just setting.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      Hi MICHAEL, I like driving them too :-) Lou

    • @scootergreen3
      @scootergreen3 Před 3 lety

      @@loucostabile So you get to drive them?

  • @TruthOldSchoolStyle
    @TruthOldSchoolStyle Před 6 lety

    a 3 Phase Generator?

    • @harddrivin1le-970
      @harddrivin1le-970 Před 6 lety

      All production line stock GM cars used alternators by 1965. Then began appearing in the earlier 1960s.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Před 3 lety

      I see you've receive an answer.

  • @ANDREWSAMY562
    @ANDREWSAMY562 Před 8 lety

    that car, a beautiful girl, a straight long highway.