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similar in color in 1963

Hello,

In 1963, our dad wanted to get a new car, as was his every 4 year buying sprees, since 1946. His first Buick was a 1941 Buick Fastback sedan. Then came a series of big 4 door sedans, until 1957 when he got his new 2 door Roadmaster sedan.

He skipped the 61-62 year, although we thought a bubble top Buick 2 door would have been rather cool for the teenage brothers to “borrow dad’s car” for the night.
1961
But, he kept hearing rumors from his Los Angeles car connection friend about a new design coming for Buick. After several different choices in talks with our mom and both of us, he settled on a green 1963 Buick Riviera two door. It was his first really luxurious Buick sedan. The others were big and comfy, but this one was a great design and fit his needs just right.

Jnaki

His choice was good for us as we now had a big Buick with A/C and it looked like no other car at the time. A real factory custom car with a lot of new styling cues.

So, in thanking our dad for getting a “new” car in 1963, we were the recipients of a few nights out in “our dad’s new Buick Riviera” on cruise nights.
As our dad's new Buick Riviera would have looked like with my Buick Skylark Wire Wheels taken off of my modified 58 Impala, in 1963. Thanks, dad, for the long time, Buick family history...
Thanks @themoose

 

Rolling Bones...automotive art!

 

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Cheers

 

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Mick

 

From tonight’s Portland Roadster Show

 

How about my 1931 willys cabriolet, with a custom duval themed fixed windshield, lincoln v12, and 40s lincoln brakes, steering and transmission. Complete with green alligator skin interior and kelsey hayes knockoff 16" spoke wheels.