Feb 2013 John's Amazing 65 Buick Riviera

Thanks to John for allowing us to use his Pride & Joy as our very first Thunder Downunder Car of the Month.

I'm sure you'll agree, this car is just beautifull, When we decided to go ahead and create a U.S. Classic Car Forum and we knew part of it's content would be a Car of the Month section it was a no brainer to use John's car as our very first COTM.
Anyone who knows John knows that this car is no Garage or Trailer queen, If there's a Cruise on John's there,
I think the Moto......"Dont hide em Drive em" might have been written by John..


Name: John Coogan Forum Name: The 65 Country / State Aust Vic.

Vehicle Make:[/b] Buick [b]Model: Riviera Year : 1965 Body Type: Coupe

Body Colour: Kandy Tangerine Interior Colour: Cream with orange ostrich leather

Engine: Buick 401 nail head original engine rebuilt, with some Chrome & paint

Transmission: Auto Differential : Standard factory 3.07

Standard Equip:
It has Power front windows ,power steering, speed alert, tilt steering column, remote boot release

Added Extras:
After market vintage a/c, Wheels.

Purchased From:
I found her online in the states and I kept going back to look at it. I'd never seen one before and was drawn to its unique styling. At the time I owned a ZC Fairlane so I sold the Fairlane negotiated a deal on the Riviera and had it shipped over.

Modifications:
She started life in sea foam green and was painted Kandy Tangerine. It had wires on it when imported and after a year or so I changed the wheels. It was given an interior makeover in cream and orange with a roof console added.

Wheels:
Unique wheels Super Supreme 15" with wide white wall tyres.

Work You've Done or had done:
It is in great condition and so far I just keep it washed and polished.

Future Plans:
It will be lowered, not sure if it will be a 3" drop with new springs or bagged.

What do you enjoy most about your Car:
Cruising in it , the deep rumble of the exhaust. The styling.
The fun of driving it never gets old and just meeting up with others and talking cars.

very nice

Have enjoyed seeing this beauty at the various car shows around town.
Congratulations John.
Great Eye Candy.

Love the Color Combo, really bangs.

Absolutely stunning car, takes me back to ' Paso '.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Hi John,

Amazing car mate,

I love the 'Ostrich' acsents the the interior and the colour of the car just 'POW' grabs you.

Great to have you onboard.

Shit, that looks grouse mate.
never like buicks much until now that is very nice.

Colour, stance, wheels and tyres, plus a nailhead, got it all!

I've always enjoyed seeing this one when it's out and about.