[{"id": 2207908, "authorName": "IamZardoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamzardoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best looking American cars ever made.", "likes": 31, "timestamp": 1526009743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207931, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car surreptitiously preserved by over indulgence. ....Even spendthrift drivers cringed a bit when a tank of gas got you less than a hundred miles of spirited driving. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526011019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207939, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to be among the choir of commenters that will say this is among the all-time greatest lookers! \nI bet somewhere out there in BaT-land there's member of the community that has an inside story about the design of this car. If you're out there, we're all ears (eyes?).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526011399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207927, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The '65 Riviera is my FAVORITE '60s full-size American car ('61 L-C convertible a close 2nd, though). This one is fabulous, and I'm interested to see where this auction goes. \n\nWouldn't I really rather have a Buick? Hell yes, this one! GLWTA!\n\nBTW, the Sonomatic radio is AM, so I doubt it's a \"stereo\".", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526011537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207952, "authorName": "isambardo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isambardo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "American elegance.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526011856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207969, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'63 to '65 Rivieras were, and are, the ones to have. Best looking cars of the '60s. If you ever wanted one this looks like as good as it gets.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526012940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207974, "authorName": "BKSTDVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkstdvr/", "bidAmount": 1965, "content": "$1,965 bid placed by BKSTDVR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526013216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2207980, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Audrey Hepburn of American cars. So classically beautiful, you just want to stare and smile.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1526013720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208018, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan\r\nWell, you can give Ate Up With Motor a look:\r\nhttps://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/buick-riviera-1963-1965/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526016432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208017, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would do one thing only to this car, change out the wire wheel hubcaps for the buick road wheels.\n\nThen I would drive, drive, drive the best looking car made in the decade of the best looking cars ever!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526016445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208030, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caelestis\r\nExcellent link, thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526017532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208037, "authorName": "P911Tom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p911tom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hidden headlights of this era are really cool, and I\u2019ve always felt that the \u201865 Riviera GS had the best setup. Interior is plush and inviting. I can imagine the factory GM aroma when you open the door (like my grampa\u2019s \u201865 Bonneville). Icing on the cake is the stump pulling 425 nailhead. Hit the on ramp, open up the Quadrajet secondaries and fly away!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526018187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208043, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan\r\nNp. Just for the heck of it, Dean's Garage has an interview with the great Bill Mitchell:\r\nhttp://www.deansgarage.com/2010/reminiscences-of-william-l-mitchell/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526018783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208049, "authorName": "Rvdv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvdv/", "bidAmount": 2150, "content": "$2,150 bid placed by Rvdv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526019094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208052, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stylistically good bones , eh ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526019451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208073, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what an attractive example of a clamshell Riv.\r\n\r\nAre the rubber door and window seals hard to source? They would help push the presentation over the top.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526021618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208098, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "P911Tom wrote in part - \"Icing on the cake is the stump pulling 425 nailhead. Hit the on ramp, open up the Quadrajet secondaries and fly away!\"\r\n----------------------- \r\nWay better than a Q-Jet...this baby's truly stump pulling 425 nailhead has got the very rare factory AFB dual quad set-up! Up until the 1970 455 Stage 1, this was the ultimate Buick engine.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526028393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208101, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm having a cargasam , WOW , the sexiest car that admire , classy ride , GLWS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526029150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208102, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original owner dropped a fair bit of coin on this back in the day. Buick meant much more in 65 vs today; more on par with what we know as Cadillac and Cadillac more at somewhere between Mercedes and Bentley. This would have been owned by someone successful.\r\n\r\nSuch a beauty. These are so rare anymore and the options list is just wet. It has been well cared for and that\u2019s a lot of work obviously. Amazing job.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526029201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208117, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know why I bother saying this, this is absolutely the coolest Riviera! It has everything I could ask for and so much more. The silver paint with the black interior gives this car a powerful look. I love the buckets and floor shift, but it's the console that steals the show, not too many American cars with the console running up into the dash, that's slick! The dual quad 425, 3 speed automatic and posi rear end kind of kills that old fart with a cigar in his mouth image that Buicks sometimes get. It's just a great classic car in what appears to be extremely nice condition, it doesn't get much better than this. Best of luck with the sale.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1526031748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208118, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This atoned for the boat tail listing the other day. \r\nNever forget sitting in my co-workers \u201865. That rumble from the 425 was choir music to a car guy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526031894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208132, "authorName": "robertfrost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertfrost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Baby, we're going to Vegas. Love this car. Such a sweet ride. Perfect shape. New owner is going to love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526034038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208188, "authorName": "svee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svee/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by svee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526039038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208195, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle bought a '63 Riviera new, and it stayed in their family for nearly 40 years. After he traded up to something else a few years later, my aunt daily-drove it up into the late 1970s, when my two cousins then each drove it to college. Then, it sat as an extra car throughout most of the '80s and '90s. It had been repainted a couple of times, and I think the front seats had been reupholstered. (BTW, these interiors look best in black, in my opinion, as it really contrasts nicely with the wood veneer.)\r\n\r\nSilver, like this one, I probably could have gotten it for free when my aunt wanted to get rid of it after my uncle had been gone a few years. Two problems with it, in my mind. It wasn't a '65, and it wasn't a GS. THIS car is their car, but much better. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526039312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208205, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "America The Beautiful.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526040098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208207, "authorName": "Duker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked at Buick plant 40 a had to put fender, and hood hinge with sping on that car. Now question on the lower front fenders both sides was they ever worked on where a bolt and sizable washer held to under chassis? Back then all skirt inserts was put in with 1/2\" head Black screws.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526040135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208209, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hereby nominate 1965 as one of the best model years ever. \r\n\r\nThere was this, the Corvette with new 4-wheel disc brakes, the GTO with the new vertically-stacked headlamps, the Corvair Corsa, the Shelby GT350, the Shelby Cobra 427, the Oldsmobile 4-4-2, the Plymouth Barracuda, the Imperial Crown, the XKE, the TR4-A, pretty much all the Ferraris, and so on, and so on. \r\n\r\nI need a time machine...", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1526040212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208242, "authorName": "aer_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aer_guy/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by aer_guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526041732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208252, "authorName": "emmis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmis/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by emmis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526041918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208253, "authorName": "Brtiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brtiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah memories!! My friends dad had one and we used to take it after he fell asleep. Great ride! One of the best looking GM cars ever.... but when GM finally got it right... bye bye", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526041934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208258, "authorName": "wer2xu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wer2xu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car makes me feel all tingly inside.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526042115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208267, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sliver cloud over black, clamshells, Gran Sport...all the right stuff...Stating the obvious but this Bill Mitchell design is timeless. IIRC there is a '63 at MOMO.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526042424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208272, "authorName": "berniek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berniek/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by berniek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526042551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208273, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Arguable one of GM's most iconic big Coupes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526042625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208288, "authorName": "cward2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cward2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pull the motor. Set it aside. Wet sump LT4. 8 speed automatic. Plug and play. 20 mpg in city. Best looking and driving daily in town.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526042923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208289, "authorName": "somerville99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/somerville99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Class, class, and more class.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526042925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208294, "authorName": "Davey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool factor for this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526043015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208308, "authorName": "RAMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just beautiful. Always was. Always will be.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1526043312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208309, "authorName": "sweptforward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweptforward/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by sweptforward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526043317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208312, "authorName": "cward2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cward2/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by cward2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526043394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208318, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Uncle had a beautiful dark blue '63... I am in the minority as I actually like the exposed headlight version better, though they are both beautiful.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526043471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208324, "authorName": "taunas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taunas/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by taunas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526043567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208353, "authorName": "ferrarisallatime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrarisallatime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@westcoaster.......Totally agree with your love of 65's almost\r\neverywhere. IMHO though, you left one out: 65 Impala Coupe.\r\nPS This Riv is just the best. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526044170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208368, "authorName": "CLoper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overall the car looks very very clean but i did notice what appeared to be some rust on the underside of the trunk lid on the lip. Can you provide some better pictures of that area so i can see what it really looks like. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526044448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208377, "authorName": "77fleetwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77fleetwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "General Motors was really hitting it out of the park in 1965. Literally everything they were selling was attractive - even the Corvairs became beautiful that year. This Riviera was absolutely the pinnacle though, what a striking design both inside and out. GLWTA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1526044663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208396, "authorName": "Skylane182", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skylane182/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You won't find many cars with factory air and dual quads, that's for sure! And to echo the commenters, I think the '65 Riviera was the most beautiful design to come out of Detroit in the '60's - adding the hidden headlights that the '63 should have had. And @cward2, I hope the new owner keeps that nailhead in place as is. It will provide all the torque that this car needs!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526044934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208406, "authorName": "zinkracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinkracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad bought the first '63 sold in NC - also sliver with black leather interior. By far the best looking car GM did in the '60s. Dad would let me back it out of the driveway each morning and finally let me use it for senior prom night in '66. Even had those same wire wheel covers with the knockoffs. Oh, Man this car is the bomb. I love it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526045076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208415, "authorName": "zinkracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinkracer/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by zinkracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526045320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208418, "authorName": "zinkracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinkracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just had to bid! OMG.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526045344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208424, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best designs ever to come out from GM. It still looks great!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526045687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208429, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What Ford began with the Thunderbird, Buick refined with this beauty.\nWe are privileged to see such a lovely and important machine here.\nGLWA!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1526045862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208459, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am from The Future (still).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526046598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208461, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Gorgeous~\r\nI wonder if changing transmissions to gain another gear would help the gas gauge not move so fast. Would be unobtrusive. I need more garage space, more sense & more cents.\r\nGLWTA, great car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526046607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208474, "authorName": "tjsbeer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjsbeer/", "bidAmount": 19650, "content": "$19,650 bid placed by tjsbeer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526046785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208502, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CLoper Absolutely no rust under the trunk. Ill get you a close up pic of the seam.\r\n Thanks for all the comments!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526047456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208517, "authorName": "Maity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day this was one of first car I wash and Iwas14 yr old", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526047970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208533, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dual quad 425 Nailhead FTW.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526048300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208541, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duker\r\nThat's very cool that you helped build this very car! How many years did you work at Buick's assembly plant? Were many of the plant workers interested in the cars they were building? \r\nThat would have been an amazing time to be involved with automotive production. Like @West-Coaster said, 1965 was an amazing year for cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526048385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208581, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One that got away for me was a same year GS in Metallic Turquoise/Oyster Interior. Medical tech owned. I walked for @ $5K. Of course this was back in the 1980s. I don't know what I was thinking. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526049217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208594, "authorName": "Adnogal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adnogal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the classics of all time, right along with the 66 Toro.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526049411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208631, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The magazine article I remember called the 63-65 Riv \"the car you wear\". Awesome styling. The sixty three still had the slush and go transmission...64 got the turbo...65 was much unchanged except for the outragous \"clamshell\" headlight covers (sister car Toronado had flip up lights) which make it stand out from the crowd. \nWow! Gran Sport, dual quad.....you have to love this car. Don't usually guess pricing but even though this car has it's flaws I can see it topping 50 g. Hang on seller.\nScratches on the passenger window could be buffed out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526050251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208703, "authorName": "IHateCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ihatecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it's flying along the highway even while standing still.....beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526051364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208708, "authorName": "cjp69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjp69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "aribeau, are you the third owner as described in the narrative, or a subsequent owner? How long have you owned it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526051429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208720, "authorName": "ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay but where's the purse hook?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526051677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208748, "authorName": "cercole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cercole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Road House", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526052360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208806, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don Draper traded in the Caddy for this", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526053550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208823, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No cup holders, or Bluetooth? I'm out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526054140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208841, "authorName": "caozman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caozman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most. Beautiful. Car. Ever.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526054547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208846, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still remember going to the show room to see the '63 Riviera's debut. The place was mobbed. Dad was looking for a replacement for his '59 Bonneville more door. I was hoping the Riv would be it until we went to see the new Studebaker Avanti. Dad solved my dilemma by buying a new Polara-- he really couldn't afford the two alternatives. This is timeless elegance. With the clamshells (Mitchell's '63 had them because he could have them), the GS motor and this color, this is the best of the series. The winner of this vehicle will be grinning like a donkey with a mouthful of cactus needles! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526054649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208901, "authorName": "Judd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this car. It's just everything right with US automobile manufacture in 1965 in my opinion.\r\n\r\nFor some strange reason, If it was mine I'd want to tour Europe in it wearing a nice grey suit & a skinny black tie.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526056005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208952, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526057292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209046, "authorName": "cushman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cushman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible! One of Bill Mitchel's finest achievements. A true visual joy. I want.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526059055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209072, "authorName": "Johnmloghry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmloghry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s all available from OPGI.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526059632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209232, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "63-65 Rivieras are my favorite and 65 is the top of that list. Oftentimes, the designers (Bill Mitchell and friends) original intent is at its most pure at the initial launch and gets modified over time. Here, it\u2019s backward. The original show cars had hidden headlights but the 63 and 64s had fixed position headlights. Only in 65 did Mitchell\u2019s team get the headlight treatment originally desired. There are a couple of schools of thought on the headlight treatment, but for me, the 65 is cleaner.\r\n\r\nAnother styling highpoint is the interior cabin. American car designers back in the day were at the top of their game. Early 60s Thunderbirds, Vettes and Rivieras all had this cascading waterfall dash and console treatment. Very pretty.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve lusted after these for years and have always appreciated them. Lets see where the market takes this one. The last 65 on BaT as I recall, pulled 31K but was not a GS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526061784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209277, "authorName": "berniek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berniek/", "bidAmount": 27510, "content": "$27,510 bid placed by berniek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526062273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209458, "authorName": "jjgcorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgcorvette/", "bidAmount": 27760, "content": "$27,760 bid placed by jjgcorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526064635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209632, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Occasionally, a domestically produced classic car comes along that makes me forget all about my passion for the European and Japanese classics. Here it is. What a car ! I actually owned one once. It was burgandy with a Cox .049 engine and ran on on string down the sidewalk in front of my parents house. I was 10 years old at the time. Always had a thing for them since.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526066802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209680, "authorName": "jacee74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacee74/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by jacee74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526067376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2209839, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW, dig deep on this one boys girls, what more can you ask for. The best of the 3 Riv.'s & a Gran Sport. An AZ car via TX, no rust, no pitted chrome. I hope the person that bought the '65 on 4/6/18, on BaT doesn't see this one. The '65 Riv. that sold on 4/6/18 was lauded for its condition, it wouldn't hold a candle to this listing, & it sold for to much money for what it was, $31,500. Bid lively, you'll find it hard to find a better one than this, GLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526069070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210005, "authorName": "Silasmoon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silasmoon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would the seller be so kind as to upload a video of the car running + tail pipe rumble :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526070869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210236, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I forgot that I once owned a medium blue '64 Riviera, and I used it to tow a small cabin cruiser.\n\nThat car/boat combination was my favorite Corgi toy when I was bout 8. The car also had small, clear, rectangular area on the dash that was part of a light pipe system (I wom't say fiber optic). When light hit the dash, the headlights and taillights lit up. The boat and trailer were neat too.\n\nI have no clue as to what this particular car will bring, but it's going to be expensive!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526073471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210633, "authorName": "prochsas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prochsas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The top-line on these is now $120,000. Always hard to tell from photos but I suspect 30k is just the beginning. The absolute best of American car design at it's peak, in Mitchell's preferred Silver Arrows.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526077471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210649, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the engine stampings have been added to the gallery along with a photo of the trunk lid. \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526077704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210667, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526078000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2210720, "authorName": "Dave_W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I want to be a lowrider\" - '65 Riviera", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526079514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210789, "authorName": "RobH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine losing this beauty, (your dad\u2019s car at that!), to a delinquent storage bill.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526082035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210826, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think the seller has sufficient records to build a more convincing story about the mileage. \"60K Indicated miles\" seems to be a somewhat weak statement relative to the apparent documentation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526083339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210861, "authorName": "Paulbz3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulbz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone notice that the doors have levers behind the arm rest for the rear passengers to open the doors without rapeaching over the front seat. Cool little feature...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526084924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210890, "authorName": "Roadmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster - I completely agree with 1965 being a high-water mark for automobiles, but I would nominate 1970, as well, especially for American iron. Mustangs had 302s, 428s and 429s, GTOs had Ram Air IV 400\u2019s, Vettes and Chevelles had 454\u2019s, Challengers/Cudas and Chargers/Road Runners had Hemis and 440\u2019s, Olds and Buicks had 455\u2019s, pickup trucks were real trucks built like tanks, full-size cars were big-azz boulevard cruisers with equally big engines, there was nary an SUV in sight and we hadn\u2019t yet suffered the Batmobile Riviera (1971) or the Vega or the Pinto, for that matter (also 1971). And the $3,500 sports car segment was particularly strong in 1970---914, 124 Spider, TR-6, 240Z, Opel GT. Car life was good in 1970. After that, it was all downhill...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526086293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210973, "authorName": "jjgcorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgcorvette/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by jjgcorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526090867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2211033, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadmaster Things were downhill for a decade or so and then began to start going back up hill at a slow rate....over the last decade matters have skyrocketed. These are the good old days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526093445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211088, "authorName": "Harry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why the 1963-65 Buick Riviera isn't worth more (generally anyway) is beyond me; as it seems like the '65 would be a top-dollar model with the concealed headlamps only offered that year. These cars have all the class, style, and performance of European cars of this era, yet you can get them (thankfully in my own case) for less than fifty thousand dollars in restored (or original) form.\n\n- Harry.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526096418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211101, "authorName": "Aaron_in_Houston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron_in_houston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always loved these cars, and I would really like to own one, but I can't really pin down value as easily (it seems) as other cars. A blue one sold today at RM's sale for $38,500, and Bonham's sold one last year for $45,100 (inclusive of fees). Then again, an RM car sold for $85k in 2013 and a comment below says these are going for up to $120k. Is there a major differentiating feature that I'm overlooking?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526097247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211278, "authorName": "wombatsauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wombatsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So beautiful. My favorite Riviera ever, and one of my top favorite GM cars ever made.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526116324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211327, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aaron_in_Houston\r\n\r\nI believe the Gran Sport examples (like this one) command a huge premium over standard Rivieras. Not unlike Mopars with a factory Hemi, Fords with a Cobra Jet engine, COPO Camaros, and so on. It's about rarity + desirability.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526125733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211339, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always loved the 1963-65 Rivieras. Will take the 65 over the 63 because of the headlights, but I prefer the rear bumper treatment of the 63.\n\nNothing says George Jetson more than the shift knob.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526127338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211425, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had several '63-5 Rivs. The '65 clamshell headlights steal the show, but unfortunately the interiors post-'63 no longer offered leather as an option. This was to assuage complaints from Cadillac that the \"made for, but declined by Cadillac\" Riviera was stealing Cadillac sales. Also, the '65 aluminum dash went away in '65. A GS is really just 2X4 AFBs, and valve kit. The Posi and handling were extra cost, and not always on a GS. Further, since Buick records are lost as to which VINs were actually GS cars, you CAN clone any GS with the correct engine prefix and transmission. The 2 carbs look spectacular even though a '66-only QJet is probably faster, but hey, that's what makes a market. Looks like a nice car, but the hubcaps are incorrect. Brings into question some other aspects of the car. GS would have had GS hubcaps, not wire covers.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526130895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211429, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meant to say the '63-64 aluminum dash gone in '65 and valve cover kit...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526130987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211452, "authorName": "RDO23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdo23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most beautiful cars ever.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526131679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211457, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have images of the transmission tag? It will have date code and needs to be a \"B S\" type also the correct differential markings? The \"70\" on bottom of pumpkin is confusing. The Diff ID should be on the axle tube ~ 3\" before the \"pumpkin\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526131798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211521, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cloper posted a pic of the trunk edge close up that looked like rust in the first set of pictures. It is just surface rust in places where paint is missing from contact with the trunk seal. no pits or bubbles. This is a Solid rust free car that retains all of its original panels. Floors and trunk are perfect. Rear quarters still have the factory spot welds showing. \r\n@zuno look at the pictures there is one of the transmission tag. Also those hubcaps are correct. Steel wheels or wire caps were optional.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526134196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211523, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aaron_in_houston Had a friend onsite interested in the Riviera at RM. It was a clone. Had LT engine stamp. He didn't try too hard, still had single 4 barrel carb.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526134320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211535, "authorName": "Aaron_in_Houston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron_in_houston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuno\r\nIf you start counting down from the top of the photo gallery in the far left column, I believe the tag pic is in the 30th row.\r\n@West-Coaster\r\nI hear you, but all of the examples I cited were represented to be '65 Gran Sports.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526134767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211536, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Behold what styling and timelessness Detroit was once capable of. Just beautiful.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526134814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211539, "authorName": "Aaron_in_Houston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron_in_houston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aribeau\r\nThanks for the clarification on the RM car. Is this Bonhams car also a clone, and if so how can you tell?\r\nhttps://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23850/lot/110/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526134959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211553, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aaron_in_houston That car looks good. They did not show a pic of the LX stamp or post that there was any original documentation which is very helpful in proving the GS option. There were a few well documented ones that sold in Scottsdale earlier this year you can look up. One at Russo Steele and another at Barrett-Jackson.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526135522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211624, "authorName": "Aaron_in_Houston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron_in_houston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aribeau\r\nMany thanks for your responses, that helps a lot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526137810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211633, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dalton would approve......the antenna ain\u2019t busted.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526138059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211643, "authorName": "beemeup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemeup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite cars of all time...as has been said before me. \r\n\r\nOne of my properties is a storage facility and I would love to have one of these left behind...but I can't imagine waiting 11 years to foreclose. NICE \"BARN\" FIND!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526138313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211644, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Groceg, Your Riviera \"race car\" reminded me of Christmas 1965. It was hell to assemble but when I finally got my \"Authentic Model Turnpike\"...AMT road racing set, put together I loved beating the T-bird with the blue Riviera. Looking back, that was odd but as a teenager it seemed realistic as can be. Neither body stayed on that long since any of the full size car models that AMT made would screw right on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526138430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211675, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 35353, "content": "$35,353 bid placed by Swingandamiss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526140205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2211712, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 36501, "content": "$36,501 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526141542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2211726, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadmaster, @West-Coaster, agree on the 1 year only style of '70. I had a '70 with a beige lower color, chocolate vinyl top , & medium brown interior, what a road car would really pull that weight quickly from a stop sign. Color was important on a '70, there were some factory colors that were a real turn-off on this body style, black is usually a good color, not on a '70.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526142166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211932, "authorName": "CLoper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the pic of the trunk lip, looks more like discoloration now than rust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526152759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211995, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aribeau How well does the A/C work. Is the car cold with ambient temps in the 95 degree range? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526156050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212049, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boilerson The AC works perfect, About $7,000 was spent restoring the unit with two different shops. (first guy did the majority but couldn't fix some of the controls) It was upgraded with R134A refrigerant. (Receipts from work accompany car) That price included \"Just dashes\" redoing the dash pad due to a few cracks.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526159083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212306, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 37400, "content": "$37,400 bid placed by Swingandamiss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526174138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2212338, "authorName": "carjockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjockey/", "bidAmount": 38065, "content": "$38,065 bid placed by carjockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526176381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2212774, "authorName": "cultusrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultusrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell - black definitely works on this beauty!\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-plymouth-gtx/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526228818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212802, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The labor strike looming in GM's mid-1960s future made this car one of the last great ones from that great American company. The after-strike cost cutting decisions by senior management began the long downhill slide in GM quality. Goodbye stainless steel trim and hello aluminum trim, hello plastic. Chevy engines in Cadillacs. The transformation of Pontiac from a distinct automotive entity into a marketing office. On and on. This Riv is truly a hallmark, an icon, a marker of the peak in American industrial superiority.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1526230065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212818, "authorName": "Rhayner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhayner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fell in love with the lines of this car when it first came out. This and the 61-63 T-Bird defined an era. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526230876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212845, "authorName": "jjgcorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgcorvette/", "bidAmount": 38515, "content": "$38,515 bid placed by jjgcorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526232445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2212897, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526236674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2212951, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526242520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2213043, "authorName": "Grunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grunt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Euro styling, slightly ahead of its time. Beautiful lines that still hold up to this day, fantastic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526249759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213297, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell @Roadmaster @West-Coaster My brother had a '70 Riviera GS. It was apretty good looking car, kind of a dark blue with a white top and a white interior. The interior had buckets and console with the weirdest floor shifter I've ever seen. A 455 with a TH400 and a posi. He had borrowed my truck and gave me the Rivvie to use, it was an impressive car! Very fast and it did monster burn outs. Unfortunately he returned my truck before I had got tired of the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526271318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213435, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps the best design ever out of GM. Never understood why Cadillac passed on this. Gran Sport option holy grail of Rivieras. Strong runner with dual-quad 425. Great color combo here. Only one I like better is white over blue, but would be happy with this. Nice job on the resto. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526300039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213529, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1965 was a high-water mark for all things GM, other than Cadillac- 1964 was their high water mark, IMHO. This is a great design in a great color, a wonderful classic American design with all the right bits- and the big engine, too. \r\n\r\nLoved the item for \"what goes where\" in the repair invoices. Irresistible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526304828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213726, "authorName": "jflem513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jflem513/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad bought my mom a new 66 GS in the day. It was one of the first cars I ever drove. I lost my double the double nickel virginity behind that wheel, and I lost my other virginity in the back seat. Great cars and great memories. Thanks and GWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526312302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2214624, "authorName": "jjgcorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgcorvette/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by jjgcorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526328163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2214781, "authorName": "ADuesie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aduesie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove the Bonhams Amelia Island GS. It drove very nice and had cold A/C and the headlight covers worked. Did not check any stampings but it did have 2 4bbls. I was the under bidder. Nice clean number 2 car IMHO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526330515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2214803, "authorName": "david_kol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_kol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a close-up of the factory build sheet / card available that would show \"Gran Sport\" typed at the bottom?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526330877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2214968, "authorName": "Pablorules", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablorules/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is it about pillar-less two door coupes? Think about all the beautiful cars we love and how many are that style. So many of the greatest cars have this theme; it just does something aesthetically that works! Like my weakness for blonde hair and brown eyes I guess.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526332602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215157, "authorName": "Jlewis1329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlewis1329/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So without having true documents from the factory , how easy is it to clone one of these? How do you avoid buying a fake?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526335296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215402, "authorName": "DrKiwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drkiwi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Take a gander at this - http://www.rivparts.com/gran-sport-information---how-to-know-if-your-car-is-really-a-gs-.html . This gives you the how-to-tell speech and its all about the paper.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526340675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215512, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrKiwi. Thanks for that information. So in this case we'll never know for sure? Nor will the next buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526345877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215569, "authorName": "DrKiwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drkiwi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, you are probably right, and given of the 3354 GS versions of this model made in 1965, just under 4500 of them remain today is interesting and a challenge. This car? - trust comes into it, go take a squizz at this link, might be the sellers business I am guessing - the three of them look like good blokes. This does not prove provenance but I am certain the car is represented as what they believe it to be.\r\nhttp://www.hispeedcustoms.com/contact.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526348043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215655, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526350645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2215772, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello seller, are the pin stripes painted or tape?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526357360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216122, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ringmeister stripes are painted", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526392005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216140, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure what all the speculation about this being a real Gran Sport is all about. It comes with its original PROTECTO PLATE in its original warranty book. This is the hardest piece of documentation to fake. Build sheets are more commonly reproduced. The stamp on the block is original, as is the tag on the transmission. The codes on engine and transmission are only used with GS option. Not to mention this car has full owner history, and had remained with original owners family for over 45 years. @boilerson this is the real deal.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526392416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216157, "authorName": "-T.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-t.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars definitely have got the sauce! Dad had one in triple white. Far and away, the prettiest car we ever owned, though I was barely old enough to remember it. If I ever, ever get to do a restoration, this will be at the top of my list.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526392890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216185, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool Riv. Always liked these cars when I was young and used to see a lot of them on the road. They are real head turners. This one is special and will clearly bring strong money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526393680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216526, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cars like this are the reason I love this place. Wow this beautiful. So many from later generations don't even know what it is. I only know because of a Jay Leno show where he highlighted one. So badass, yet beautiful. Wow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526403070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216571, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i would like to know what were some of the interior refreshments done to the car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526404435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216794, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526408355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2216855, "authorName": "Silberpfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silberpfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buick styling at its finest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526409035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216871, "authorName": "bodayguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodayguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 64. Interior in this one looks extremely original. Probably the seats have been recovered, new carpet. Even the wood veneers here look original (just redid mine).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526409171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216917, "authorName": "cjp69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjp69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is what the eBay ad said about the interior when it was listed in October: The Interior is in excellent condition. The only thing new is the carpet. The dash was recovered by just dashes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526409601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216995, "authorName": "cjp69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjp69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "same wording regarding interior as posted below when previous owner relisted it and sold it last month on ebay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526410400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2217420, "authorName": "jjgcorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgcorvette/", "bidAmount": 44250, "content": "$44,250 bid placed by jjgcorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526414384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2218082, "authorName": "Coolingfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolingfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The document from Mr. Rose to Mr. Chess seems carefully prepared. Why does it refer to the car as a \"...Riviera 9S\" ?\r\n\r\nIs there a title? What does it say?\r\n\r\nDoes the Protect-O-Plate, warranty booklet, or any other paperwork show it is a Gran Sport?\r\n\r\nSorry if I'm missing something obvious.\r\n\r\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526421610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218154, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 44500, "content": "$44,500 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526422309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2218219, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be good to see the title document.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526423464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218244, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coolingfin 9s was a typo. Yes the protecto plate that is part of the warranty booklet decodes as a GS. They used codes, they did not spell out the option. Title says 1965 riviera. They don\u2019t print your cars options on titles, just the model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526424361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218360, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car. I'm interested and hoping you can clear some of the discrepancies from the ebay listing in terms of the original factory color silver, engine rebuild, survivor status and no mention of engine or trans rebuild? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526428663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218376, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@corvette435 It was repainted once in its original color of silver cloud. It\u2019s a 2 stage base / clear job instead of lacquer. The original paint still remains under the decklid and the interior doors. (Jambs on body were painted)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526429373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218384, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your quick reply. Would assume the paint code is on the POP? Any knowledge of the engine and trans fresh? Thanks again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526429669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218397, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@corvette435. Yes the paint code \u201cZZ\u201d stands for Silver Cloud top and bottom paint(no vinyl roof) it is on POP and trim tag on firewall", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526430650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218404, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@corvette435 engine rebuild details in pics. It was basically done to reseal engine but new pistons were installed and hardened valve seats were put in for unleaded fuel.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526430768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2218813, "authorName": "Coolingfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolingfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there anything on the car that does not work or that needs work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526465690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2219002, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coolingfin I tested everything, all lights work, even all courtesy including trunk. Radio and power antenna works. Power seat works, All gauges work, AC / heat works great, even the clock works.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526476580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2219288, "authorName": "shaimerej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaimerej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love! <3 Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526483451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2219648, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526491679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2220449, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's like no one can believe a car like this exists, I don't think it is a Russia Russia thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526500423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221730, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We knew a couple that lived down the street back in the mid '60's that owned two new 65 Rivieras - one black and one gold , and as a kid I thought that was pretty cool . This car brings back memories of me riding my bike by starring at the fresh unique design of the times.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526531526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221912, "authorName": "pderagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pderagon/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by pderagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526559688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2222058, "authorName": "Case", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/case/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526563249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222062, "authorName": "flatblak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatblak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what I think of when I think \"Buick Rivera.\" GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526563300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222124, "authorName": "drvalu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvalu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sonomatic...what a great name for a radio, and it's only AM. How futuristic was that in 1965?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526564604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222189, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pour on the Love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526566008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222194, "authorName": "goodken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526566104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222335, "authorName": "ntenna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntenna/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by ntenna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526569130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2222485, "authorName": "Adnogal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adnogal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am guessing this is record money for the Riv. It\u2019s a beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526573266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222591, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526575664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2222625, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is Art on wheels with an engine and Luxury to back it.\r\n\r\nIf you think about European cars during this period of Automotive design and shear value.\r\nNothing touched American cars. \r\n\r\nIt's not my generation of cars, but it's so beautiful. I Absolutely do not mind owning and driving one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526576294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222683, "authorName": "imastoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imastoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i am not sure if it has been mentioned but this riviera does not have factory cruise control. the button to engage it would be above the radio. it probably was not offered with dual quads but i am not positive about this. i took my drivers test in my dad\u2019s 1963 riviera, silver with red leather, two speed auto, factory cruise control a great vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526577289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222712, "authorName": "cjp69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjp69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "imastoner, Cruise control was available with DQ's, I have it on my 65 Riviera Gran Sport.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526577834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222749, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The old mechanic\u2019s lien special. Wish every car whose owner forfeited possession for unpaid storage fees ended up this pretty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526578511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222849, "authorName": "imastoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imastoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks cjp69, i was not sure if they did or not. thanks for clearing that up for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526579625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222878, "authorName": "ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "record money was 117k at barret jackson recently, one owner, all original, GS, claimed best in the world.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526579867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222939, "authorName": "Docraceraz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docraceraz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw it in the shop this AM. Sweet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526580523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223028, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you've mentioned that everything works. what about the condition of the Engine and transmission? does the car need any work done? what would you rate the car from 1-10? with 10 being mint condition", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526581435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223065, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526581717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223088, "authorName": "aribeau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aribeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Toby_hobson Car needs nothing mechanically. Runs out superb. Starts with one pump cold and goes off choke in 20 seconds or so just like it should. No need to feather throttle etc. Downshifts when you floor it just like it should. Steers and stops great. Please read through the listing and look at the pics for receipts of work performed. This is not a mint condition restored car, Its a beautiful, solid, rust free, survivor that has had one repaint and a few other cosmetic improvements. Please feel free to PM me with your phone number if youd like to discuss the car over the phone in greater detail.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526581834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223168, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 59500, "content": "$59,500 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526582703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223231, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GM Styling really hit it out of the park with this car, but the fake wire wheels aren't for me. Wonder how a set of Halibrand kidney-hole wheels would look...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526583391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223253, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classy and sporty all wrapped up in one here.\r\nJust the words Buick, Riviera and Silver Cloud define the elegance of this beautiful automobile in my mind. \r\nAnd then sporty comes into play with '425ci Super Wildcat'.\r\nThen classy and sporty come together nicely with that beautiful interior.\r\nGorgeous inside and out.\r\n\r\nAbsolutely stunning Riv' that will hopefully find a winning bid today...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526583750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223265, "authorName": "Gmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmm/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Gmm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526583961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223296, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526584440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223602, "authorName": "Johnmloghry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmloghry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is so beautiful makes me want to throw rocks at my 64. Lol", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526587860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223703, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the auction houses have been reporting on the 65 Riv GS. This is a top spec car, the most desirable year (imho) and its in stellar condition. Glad to see it getting the love she deserves", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526589153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223932, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526592212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224066, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526593321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224093, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frank_Barrett I always thought it would be worth it to fit a set of Pontiac 8-lug wheels on a 1963-65 Riviera for that otherworldly look. Of course you\u2019d have to get rid of the \u201cPontiac Motor Division\u201d script on the hubcaps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526593667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224115, "authorName": "vwminnesota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwminnesota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "62k, that is great. I bought my CPA one of these for $10 a decade ago, but it needed some work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526593825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224187, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I obviously have good taste, as for the last 30 years I've been seeing this body style Buick and just drooling.. ;) \n\nBut I'd never have dreamed we'd see these kind of $$s out of a Riviera. A GS in about perfect condition, though, is a pretty rare thing. \n\n Very awesome..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526594443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224211, "authorName": "waymilky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waymilky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vwminnesota I'll give your accountant $20 for the car. That way he can reimburse you the original $10 and still get to keep the value of the car so he won't feel cheated.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526594625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224281, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think these wheel covers are just right. Beautiful car here - Somebody gonna be happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526595228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224307, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526595384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224333, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526595714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224337, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526595803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224345, "authorName": "Rjg2127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjg2127/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by Rjg2127", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526595970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224350, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224352, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224353, "authorName": "LazMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526596096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224356, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224358, "authorName": "jamie140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamie140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224362, "authorName": "Toby_Hobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toby_hobson/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by Toby_Hobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224359, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a new player! Blood pressure is rising.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224368, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224369, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Places everyone...this is going to be interesting", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224370, "authorName": "DrKiwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drkiwi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fully mental, am now very glad I bought mine last week - go Riviera and well done seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224371, "authorName": "taunas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taunas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These numbers are not a surprise in the 65 Riviera world. As was reported earlier in this discussion, a black 65 went at Barrett earlier this year at 117k while another 65 at Russo hammered at 98k I believe in the same week. With regards to this car, Silver is a rare color on a 65. Nice to see these wonderful cars finally getting the recognition they deserve .", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526596380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224374, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars were cool back in the day and, obviously, still have the panache going on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526596414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224375, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@taunas \r\nSo there is a chance of RNM.\r\nAs always.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224376, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XLR8 that is how I read it. Hope not though", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224377, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XLR8, still time here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224378, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I only now just saw the 140mph speedo..damn, this is the most tastefully lavish, most elegant interior on an American car I've ever seen, period. Of any age..\r\n\r\nIt's just magnificent.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224380, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224381, "authorName": "ryanautry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanautry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dennis isn't messing around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224383, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't get it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224384, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of these auctions bring back price memories from 40 years ago.\r\nIf only.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526596629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224386, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224389, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224391, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for it Boilerson.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526596707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224392, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224395, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224394, "authorName": "dicker911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicker911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first few 63 Rivs were stainless steel, unfortunately the process damaged the molds. I was a 12 year old boy that lived at the fence of Fisher Body #1. We used to sell spots in our tree for \"spy\" photographers. My first car purchase was a 64/401Danube blue w/blue interior. \r\n Rivs Rule !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526596739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224396, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224385, "authorName": "jamie140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamie140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust: Yup, what a gorgeous beast. Exemplifies the phrase \"they don't make 'em like that anymore\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526596752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224397, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224398, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"sell spots in our tree for \u201cspy\u201d photographers\" - AWESOME", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224399, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Corvette435 Nicely restored Corvettes are a dime a dozen, but how many Rivieras are this good.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526596820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224400, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224401, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224402, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224404, "authorName": "StrokedBored", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strokedbored/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You go Dennis!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224405, "authorName": "zappaFREAK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zappafreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a war!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224406, "authorName": "Briank105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briank105/", "bidAmount": 78500, "content": "$78,500 bid placed by Briank105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224407, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for Boilerson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224408, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224409, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cats are NFA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526596892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224412, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Orange 73 Pantera sold at this?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526596947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224413, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224414, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "$82,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526596982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224415, "authorName": "dicker911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicker911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100 k ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224418, "authorName": "ecl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dicker911, was that a bid?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526597035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224416, "authorName": "Rusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I thumbs up the entire listing, all the comments, every picture and the final \"two minutes\"? Loving it!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1526597049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224420, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224421, "authorName": "dicker911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicker911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just a guess at the real value.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224424, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 84000, "content": "$84,000 bid placed by Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2224427, "authorName": "Stb2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stb2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pure madness", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224428, "authorName": "Silasmoon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silasmoon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just $90k knockout already. What's $7K? That's not even sales-tax.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224429, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless it's your $$...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526597152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224432, "authorName": "Scottm4211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottm4211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love to have cameras on these bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224434, "authorName": "ryanautry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanautry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on, @classicdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224436, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Emma says go for it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224435, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for it @Silasmoon. :-))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224437, "authorName": "jamie140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamie140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's always more fun to spend someone else's dough!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526597189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224438, "authorName": "Silasmoon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silasmoon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saving my pennies for that M5 Wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224440, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not as much fun as driving this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224439, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/17/18 for $84,000 to Boilerson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597209, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2224441, "authorName": "dicker911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicker911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great buy. congrats", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526597219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224442, "authorName": "ryanautry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanautry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @Boilerson", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224443, "authorName": "Corvette435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go Boilerson. What a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224445, "authorName": "Gmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224446, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm jealous (of the car, not the price!). Congrats to both.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224448, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! It sold. Congrats @Boilerson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224451, "authorName": "ecl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to see the car leaving Tucson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224452, "authorName": "jamie140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamie140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. Congrats @Boilerson", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224453, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$10K more than I anticipated. But I would have kept going. Love this car!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1526597287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224455, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction, great buy, congratulations to buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224457, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You were in it to win it @Boilerson - congratulations! Sublime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224461, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boilerson, you got a beauty & the price was good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526597352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224460, "authorName": "dicker911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicker911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "special car-smart buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224464, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boilerson, \" Love this car!\" We all do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526597367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224473, "authorName": "Sloride75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sloride75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Boilerson !!! Beautiful car. Nice to see an American beauty getting deserved respect here on BaT.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526597498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224489, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, well sold. Congrats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526597752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224499, "authorName": "nybe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve owned two of these fantastic cars and I\u2019m glad to see they are finally climbing into legendary status.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526597880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224514, "authorName": "taunas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taunas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on winning bid for a gorgeous car.\r\nFYI, lynn Martin of Forever Healeys in Post Falls Idaho is just starting a body off restoration on a numbers matching 65GS . Coded as Champagne Mist with a black interior, I'd heard the car was available", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526598129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224541, "authorName": "Viss1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viss1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, even given the mileage and condition I didn\u2019t see that price coming. I guess I\u2019m behind the curve on the Riv market.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526598979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224545, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see some good American iron getting its due here on BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526599437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224552, "authorName": "WesTxStoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westxstoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we hear what the reserve was? Want to see how much seller was willing to leave on the table.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526599656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224554, "authorName": "WesTxStoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westxstoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today we had the right bidders in the room!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526599695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224624, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The thing is, this car has a bunch of little flaws visible in the photos. It isn't nearly perfect. Yet a bunch of people were bidding big numbers in the chase. That's fantastic. More power to the rise of American mid-century classics!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526602136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224649, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow , just checking in and glad to see the love shown during the chase - congrats to both seller and new owner !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526603276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224693, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like I said: dual-quad 425 the holy grail of Rivieras.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526604725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224696, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like I said, maybe I paid a $10K or so premium. But, I don't know that I'll see another '65 silver (the only GS color for me) Gran Sport come along like this one. Probably a strong #3 car....but the engine/trans rebuild and A/C conversion/rebuild add significant value for me that isn't adequately captured by generally posted market valuations. I didn't want a show car....I wanted a very nice driver with working A/C.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1526604838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224705, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it makes you happy, you didn't overpay. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526604976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224717, "authorName": "ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boilerson in that case you bought the perfect one, and will likely not lose your money over it. Good job. Glad these are finally coming up in the market as they are deserving.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526605619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224735, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I didn\u2019t want a show car\u2026.I wanted a very nice driver with working A/C.\"\n\nYou got the best of both worlds in my opinion.\nTruly beautiful Buick that will turn heads and draw a crowd everywhere you drive it and park it while you're out and about enjoying it... \nYou know what you just bought and that's all that matters.\n\nI can only hope to find a '65 Wildcat in as nice of shape as this one day... it's the car my Dad had when I was a kid and he loved it. I did too!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1526606465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224739, "authorName": "Raven888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raven888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's more than I paid for my house 16 years ago!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526606492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224999, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe I missed this auction. Maybe one of the most beautiful cars to ever sell on BaT, not maybe the most exotic, luxurious, rare or whatever, but the most beautiful. Boilerson you got a fabulous car, I hope you get a lot of joy from it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526620585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225028, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If any 60s \"personal luxury\" car deserves big money, a Riv Gran Sport certainly does! Given what a 65 911 might sell for, 84k is more than reasonable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526623831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225042, "authorName": "xencloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xencloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526627068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225080, "authorName": "Coolingfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolingfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That second 4bbl cost more than a good used ZL1 ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526640101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225581, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raven888 yeah you can live in your car but you can\u2019t drive your house.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526658994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2227480, "authorName": "Beachbuggy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beachbuggy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these Rivs, and this one is optioned about as good as it gets. I'm not much for silver cars, but it totally works on this one. The buyer is a luck guy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526694839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2240753, "authorName": "Tnedo1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnedo1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did this Riv really sell for $84,000???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527213269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2241071, "authorName": "classicdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicdennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it sure did can't wait to hear from the buyer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527231631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3065882, "authorName": "pjcrds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjcrds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car. Some one stole these pictures of this car and is trying to sell on Ebay. \r\nListing # 264246624331", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553049625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3069010, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjcrds Thank you. I contacted eBay and advised them. They confirmed that it is a fraud and will remove the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553125147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3069015, "authorName": "Boilerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjcrds. Thank you. I've notified eBay and they confirmed it is fraudulent. They will remove the listing. Good call... thanks again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553125287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3127158, "authorName": "pjcrds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjcrds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this guy is desperate to sell your car ? He is trying again. Ebay 153445569861, based on how long it took Ebay to take it down last time, I would never buy a car from Ebay. Looks like a a lot of FRAUD over there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554832577, "type": "comment"}]