[{"id": 12343490, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well this Riviera is nothing short of extraordinary, and is the coolest thing on BaT, at present. Absolutely amazing build. Woweee - GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@Martyn10 @TommyBruin @tlcamg @Captainpua have a Captain Cook at this magic, dudes", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1693573349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343503, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great build around GM\u2019s greatest design of the era.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693573466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343512, "authorName": "Captjmk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captjmk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was an expensive car in 63, loaded with options. I'm crying right now as I don't have any more room in the garages for it....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693573618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343599, "authorName": "Adnogal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adnogal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning and conservative transformation to this amazing GM styling milestone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693574904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343826, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Barneybelle\r\nYes, AC blows cold and everything else works as it should.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693577395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343817, "authorName": "Barneybelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneybelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car I have to squint in a lot of the pics they are taken from 35 feet away", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693577402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343875, "authorName": "dg7000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dg7000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car in the wild a few times.. Its definitely a looker and gets a ton of attention, for good reason... Not flawless, but a very nice example. Took some pics of my own:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693577797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344236, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds me of my 65 with the 401 Nailhead. So much chrome on the interior that you almost go blind on sunny days. This is very cool and even a bit plush as these Buicks go... @boaboyoz- once again with the early morning alert!! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693581112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344281, "authorName": "JohnnyPoncho6269", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyponcho6269/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slammed and shining, she's a really Wicked Riv. Top design to EVER come out from the General. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693581491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344292, "authorName": "2002WS6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002ws6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If there is one thing that I don\u2019t understand is why someone would build a car like this stunning Buick add air conditioning beautiful paint yet leave drum brakes on this beautiful car. I have a VW Karmann Ghia. It has drum brakes but only a 52 horsepower Drive train. It\u2019s ok with me for that but this Buick needs disc brakes in the front at least. Drum brakes are not reliable when they get hot. I not bashing this car it\u2019s just the fact that a lot of work was done but the brakes. Well GLWTA. I am sure it will do well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693581533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344357, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlcamg time difference can sometimes be a very handy thing!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693582121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344501, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2002WS6- to each his own brother... Mine stopped just fine with this exact setup.. but I do see what you mean", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1693583178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344568, "authorName": "Surffly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surffly/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Surffly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693583783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12344822, "authorName": "Centurion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centurion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Responding to the comment about this car needing disc brakes, I'll note here that Buick's massive finned aluminum front drums and cast iron rear drums were regarded as the best brakes in the U.S. auto industry at the time these cars were built. Many writers in the enthusiast publications indicated that Buicks of this time period would benefit little from disc brakes. . . . The finned drums were a distinctive feature of Buicks built during this period, and are in high demand for hot rods. A bit of the car's unique character would be lost by the conversion to disc brakes.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1693585919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12345037, "authorName": "MotorMadDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormaddad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drum brakes spot 80,000 lb trucks and last forever compared to disks. Their weakness is their mass and cooling fins don\u2019t work very well under heavy and repeated braking. The other issue is they don\u2019t dry off as well so are prone to freezing up in cold weather. This an\u2019t no sissy car, stop signs are for citizens. If everyone worried about stopping we never would have made it to a third cylinder. Beautiful and unique in every way like the owners who got it here. Next person up has so many options but only if they bid to win!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693587331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12345970, "authorName": "VTNB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtnb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love everything about this ride. Gangster white walls, just missing the TV antenna in the back.\r\nMy jam for this Riviera.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/ZVANQheoRUw?si=SWGZelbFL_l2xlR2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693590816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12345992, "authorName": "VTNB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtnb/", "bidAmount": 11063, "content": "$11,063 bid placed by VTNB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693590979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12346710, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the brake topic is a good one. I loved those finned brakes on my Riv. Everyone in my day thought they were so cool, and after reading some good comments, they are not only cool, but effective. Like @MotorMadDad said, these are heavy cars, but I bet the next owner will never be a big hurry in this sled. What a Beauty and Beast", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693593669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12347943, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Centurion, yes your right, but the aftermarket is reproducing these kool finned brake drums with disc.'s built inside with no visual of that, so there we go, all problems solved. For someone to go too that expense & effort, the demand is out there, especially for open wheel builds, done in chrome of course. Too make Rod & Custom it had to be special, some younger back then, notables on the front cover. Most \"customs\" that's what this is, don't need the same thing underneath as on the exterior, not easy to see underneath & who cares, it's all about the exterior, interior, & engine compartment. These cars were 1/2 way to \"custom\" when they came new from GM. Calling @Rivman, he will look at that build sheet & car, with some good comments. Kool Riv.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693598058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12348109, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll take THIS headlight conversion & brake lights above the rear bumper & fake side scoops over the look of my stock '65 all day long. THIS is what the design called for but of course no way would GM shroud headlights on a stock car. GREAT LOOK!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693598635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12348140, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swap those wide whites for tri-stripe WWs & larger \"Buick Rallye Wheel\" repros to calm it down & call it done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693598772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12349001, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had 6 of these over the years and the brakes were never an issue. The finned aluminum front drums can be found on many a hot rod and remain in high demand.\r\nThis car must have been stunning in Teal Mist with white leather interior when it was new. It is cool looking now in its current shade of blue.\r\nGlad the builder retained Nailhead power in this car. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693602585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12349992, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @boaboyoz for the heads up on this fine ride! You certainly don\u2019t see many of these at all, especially in such great condition. It should be an exciting auction!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693610070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12349998, "authorName": "Jdtau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdtau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I concur. I\u2019ve had ten 63-65 rivs over the years. I\u2019ve never had an issue with stopping power. These brake drums are the go-to drum for many hot rods. They work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693610160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12350912, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcqueens\r\nThe lead photo and dashboard shots are killer! Reminds me of looking at a case full o\u2019 new Hot Wheels cars when I was 7!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1693625038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12351270, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 as always, nothing but the best and/or coolest for you, mate!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693646956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12351547, "authorName": "pinkbeachbomb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkbeachbomb/", "bidAmount": 11875, "content": "$11,875 bid placed by pinkbeachbomb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693658600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12351802, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. Those headlights are so concealed that I can\u2019t see them in any of the pictures.\r\nKind of reminds me of the Silver Arrow concept.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693661813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12352227, "authorName": "RetroOrville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retroorville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pinkbeachbomb: Can we get some pics with lights on, pllease?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693666508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12353352, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JTW - It has headlights? Really?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693675317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12355024, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 supposedly. That\u2019s what the copy says.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693681048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12355878, "authorName": "leaffan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaffan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color, front end reminds me of a Great White Shark.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693684069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12357036, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you do a cold start and a driving video?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693688967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12357182, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m a fan of the finned drums too, but in this case I think I\u2019d go disc brakes. Beautiful Riv!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693691309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12358606, "authorName": "BigRedRivi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigredrivi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice work and a beautiful ride. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693718381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12361029, "authorName": "IngramPeregrine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ingramperegrine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is amazingly beautiful. Could this be fitted with a three or 4 speed auto?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693763133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12361271, "authorName": "ecastro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecastro/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by ecastro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693764012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12364452, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have asked the owner a couple of questions and left a comment as well with no response. Very interested would like to hear back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693779200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12366869, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IngramPeregrine: swapping in a TH400 should not be too difficukt as they were supplied from '64 onward. May require a different bell housing. ROA members can help. But for a cruiser, I'd keep the Dynaflow. Its smoother & no one is going to race this rig anyway.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693837841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12368173, "authorName": "IngramPeregrine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ingramperegrine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. I was just wondering about it in case you took it on the highway or country drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693848273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12371976, "authorName": "LukiLou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693864272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12375181, "authorName": "HillsBilly14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillsbilly14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an outrageously beautiful car\u2026wouldn\u2019t change a thing. Love the whitewalls. Listened to @VNTB \u2018s jam. Yeah. Great fit. Two smooths in one. \r\n\r\nIn addition to cold start, driving, and headlight operating videos, would love to see the air bag operation as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693930986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12375194, "authorName": "52farmtruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/52farmtruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are the wipers operative?.....just removed the arms?......I see no wiper motor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693931070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12375199, "authorName": "HillsBilly14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillsbilly14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry. @VTNB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693931101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12375272, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IngramPeregrine @zuno, the crankshaft flanges are different between the Dynaflow and ST300/400 equipped Nailheads, but nailheadbuick.com has the adapter available to mount up the later 3 speed, or a 4 speed like a TH700R4 or TH200-4R can also be mounted with a full kit. You'll also need to find a shifter and bezel from a '64/'65 to make it work. I owed a '63 that was full custom, but kept the Dynaflow. It's novelty wore off rather quickly in regular driving, but it is super, super smooth, obviously, since it never shifts...This is a gorgeous build. Only thing I'd do different is a set of Supremes and 1.5\" whitewalls.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693931833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12376778, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693937794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12377397, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this car run? 98000 miles does it burn oil? Looks like the tyranny and rear main is leaking.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693939894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12378505, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty much all Dynaflows \"mark their territory\". It's just one of those things. You could completely rebuild it today, and it'll drip next week. Over 6 or 7 years of owning mine, I \"fixed\" leaks multiple times. Then it'd drip a little again. Eventually you just get used to keeping an eye on the level. I used to put 2500-3000 miles per year (spring/summer/fall), and would have to put a quart or two in a year. No biggie.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693943545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12385088, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694020878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12385111, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694020990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12386289, "authorName": "ezshaffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezshaffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 187. Is that a split in the panhard rod? I am referring to the upper horizontal bar.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694025506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12386648, "authorName": "pinkbeachbomb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinkbeachbomb/", "bidAmount": 15099, "content": "$15,099 bid placed by pinkbeachbomb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694027274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12387757, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful car but you have answered zero questions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694031268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12388212, "authorName": "Jay34Muller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay34muller/", "bidAmount": 16669, "content": "$16,669 bid placed by Jay34Muller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694032780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12388577, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@52farmtruck\n @ezshaffer\n @Achap\nThere are no wipers on the car. There are no wiper blades or arms. \n\nIn photo 187 the panhard bar is the lower diagonal bar. The upper support above the panhard bar is split. Our Service Department will make the necessary repairs for the new owner, post auction, at no charge.\n\nPlease see the posted videos of the car running. The drive train has normal seepage.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694034160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393439, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcqueens\r\nAre the doors on poppers?\r\nDo all the windows work?\r\nDoes the AC work and blow cold\r\nCan we see the headlight operation? \r\nCan we get a driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694096800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393497, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LuckysDad\r\nYes, the doors are on poppers. Yes, the AC works and blows cold. Yes all 4 of the windows work. We will get driving videos and pictures of the headlights in operation uploaded.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694097421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396884, "authorName": "amg1313", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg1313/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by amg1313", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694114481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12399524, "authorName": "MRHOGnAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhognaz/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by MRHOGnAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694123469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12399605, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill Mitchell would approve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694124233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12399612, "authorName": "52farmtruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/52farmtruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does it still have clamshell headlight doors, the covers look different from stock", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694124280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12399677, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@52farmtruck, this is a '63. Clamshells on '65 only. This has what's commonly called in the Riviera world as the \"Phantom\" conversion, which is the headlights moved out behind the marker light grilles. Had it on mine, too. Looks like a '65 but they do not open and close, the headlights shine through the grilles. Gives the look of a '65 without the hassle of the full conversion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694124941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12400731, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Riv. I don't think you could duplicate the paint job alone at the current bid amount.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694136592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12401573, "authorName": "Rjgfn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjgfn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, any chance to get a driving video and a picture or video of the headlights on in a darker setting? Beautiful car!\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694170646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12401655, "authorName": "CarSalesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsalesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful build. Compliments to the owner. I predict a lot more bids.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694173531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12401826, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694176874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12401871, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks ready to \u2018blast off\u2019! What a design to begin with; what great refinement and accentuation of those lines.\n\n\nPredicting the bidding to \u2018blast off\u2019 shortly as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694177544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12401994, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty cool that this bad boy is rollout outta here during BaT Prime Time", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694179385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12401996, "authorName": "ForWhatItsWorth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forwhatitsworth/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by ForWhatItsWorth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694179398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12402042, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Modified how? looks perfectly stock to me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694179838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12402083, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful build on what is still one of the most incredible designs ever produced.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694180336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12402320, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I don't know very much about Buicks is a two speed transmission normal? And how does it effect the power low and high end?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694182979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12402375, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694183695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12402454, "authorName": "Asultanovic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asultanovic/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Asultanovic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694184511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12402622, "authorName": "Amin01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amin01/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Amin01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694186197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12402934, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A brand new contender has thrown their hat in the ring, with their first ever bid on BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694189399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403154, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694191132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403172, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 25555, "content": "$25,555 bid placed by Atom0096", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694191274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403183, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disc Jockey Jay Mack had a Riv back in the 1960\"s in Denver Co radio KIMN.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694191379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403252, "authorName": "PeteinMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteinms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are few words for how cool this is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694191849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403261, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coming down to the wire. Good luck to the bidders. This custom Riv would take a couple of years and a 6 figure price tag to duplicate.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694191906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403266, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@atom0096 you live in Denver? I just moved from Golden to Indiana. Lived there since 78.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694191923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403322, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403328, "authorName": "jameswcfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jameswcfl/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by jameswcfl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403358, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 26666, "content": "$26,666 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403372, "authorName": "Asultanovic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asultanovic/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Asultanovic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403387, "authorName": "jameswcfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jameswcfl/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by jameswcfl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403457, "authorName": "Asultanovic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asultanovic/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Asultanovic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403462, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694192777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403511, "authorName": "tuds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuds/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by tuds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694192968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403649, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Achap, it is a Dynaflow transmission, and it's what Buick used until '64 in most of their cars in one iteration or another back to 1948. It has two speeds, but it doesn't shift between them. You pick low for climbing steep hills or normal drive for 0-120 mph, but you're not supposed to manually shift between them. The '63 Riviera had what's called a \"switch pitch\" with a variable pitch stator in the converter for high and low stall depending on throttle position. It's as smooth as they come, but not a performance transmission.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1694193449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403714, "authorName": "jameswcfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jameswcfl/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by jameswcfl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694193721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403799, "authorName": "rockonrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockonrod/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by rockonrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694193951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403801, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694193958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403804, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694193988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403807, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694193992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403819, "authorName": "Tommytint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommytint/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by Tommytint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403822, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403831, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A battle royale in progress for this very bad boy", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694194048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403836, "authorName": "Achap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achap/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Achap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403838, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling Car Today!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1694194066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403855, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403866, "authorName": "jameswcfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jameswcfl/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by jameswcfl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12403867, "authorName": "HillsBilly14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillsbilly14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that's a great seller!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1694194147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403871, "authorName": "marinokjie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinokjie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning. Simply stunning.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694194165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403893, "authorName": "jameswcfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jameswcfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/8/23 for $33,500 to jameswcfl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694194266, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12403895, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jameswcfl congrats on the GTA, and a FAMOUS first W on BaT, mate!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1694194290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403904, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your first BaT win, @jameswcfl! What a gorgeous car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694194316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403914, "authorName": "Rando.T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rando.t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow --- you got a real steal for this Low Rider \n Heads will turn when you roll by", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1694194369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12403952, "authorName": "mcqueens (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to the BaT Community and All Bidders! \r\nCongratulations to @jameswcfl !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1694194513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12405894, "authorName": "Pemitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pemitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish my Hubby had bought it for me !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694202694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12406250, "authorName": "UncleBaldy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclebaldy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So so so much tuck and roll. It\u2019s everywhere, reminds me of crazy times in TJ 60 years ago..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694204056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12407107, "authorName": "DeanBean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deanbean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very glad it got enough well deserved love to change hands!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694207544, "type": "comment"}]