'65 Buick Riviera Gran Sport | Style Personified

Alex Downie bought his 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport in 1983 as a daily driver. At the time, he had no idea how much this car would come to mean to him and how he would identify with the car over time. Having owned it for close to 40 years, it is now a part of him in a way that's hard to describe. With its huge 425 cubic in engine putting out 365 hp and 465 ft. lbs. of torque, this car will throw you back in the seat but it's more about the style and elegance of this car that Alex identifies with. He had the car restored about 20 years ago and it continues to get major attention wherever he goes.

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[michaelkirk]

One of GM’s top designs of all time. Thanks, great video!

[dennisbrookssr]

The first generation Buick Riviera’s, 1963, 64 and 65, are most definitely, one of the most stunning, respected, quality constructed, appreciated, honest era’s of Buick, in Buick’s history… and yes, one of my, most favorite automobiles, of all time. I have been blessed, as a serious ‘Car guy’, to have owned some very special and rare automobiles, and yet, I’ve never owned a first generation Riviera…I just haven’t found the ‘Right one’…yet!!

[STRAIGHTP]

Great video. I own a 65 Riviera. And everything Alex said is true. Every angle is gorgeous. Sometimes i just sit on my driveway and stare at it for hours. My favorite car. It's all the things in one package

[spfld]

My favorite Buick was a 1968 Buick Riviera beautiful car a car that I will never forget and yes I did on one

[rosensaramov]

Not just a car - pure form of art! I envy this man.

[linedogdelta]

Outstanding Sir, thank you for restoring this beautiful car .

[joebacarella]

It`s stunning, the entire grille is so clean, love the clam shell hideaways, so much nicer than side by side in the grille, the color looks great, you just don`t see these anymore, these were classy, elegant cars, and quick too, considered rich mans muscle.

[kcotsdoow]

'65 Riviera, one of the tops on my 'Sexiest production cars of all time' list.

[timandrew]

n 1975, drove my 65 Riv to Calif from Ct. 3000 miles to be an actor... but... came back. Great cars.

[Zeroaward]

Thanks for restoring that classic Buick to it's original grandeur and not ruining it by turning it into a restomod.

[Tom-okrh]

One of the best cars to come from that era. Absolutely gorgeous from every angle. It has no bad side at all

[billmagorian]

This has to be one of the best car stories that I have viewed. It is a testimony to the host who did not interrupt or say stupid stuff during the video. It is really a testimony to the communication skills of the owner and his love of this car. I appreciate the investments he has made in his car and the good luck he has had in the people who he has entrusted his car to.
I've always loved this generation of Riviera and am so happy that the owner has kept and improved this car over so many years. What a car guy!!

[stevecarmack]

Eye catcher is a understatement. This is one beautiful car!
Hats off to you for realizing what you have.

[steveutter]

I have 65 Riviera to I’ve had it for about 30 years it was my daily driver for many years now it’s A weekend car now but it’s not a grand sport but it’s still a Riviera and I love it

[flyboi]

This story brought me to tears. It's told by a man who knows how to speak eloquently and tell his story in a way not seen anymore in this mess of a world we live in today. I have the ability as he does to see beyond the "appliance" of a car and develop a relationship between man and machine. And what an incredible car to tell a story about. I just wish that we could find people in the tire stores who don't feel a need to hammer lead weights on the outsides of these very special rims when balancing new tires!

[jeffamburgey]

Probably one of the least compromised and best designs ever. In green it is magnificent. To me the greatest thing is how much the owner loves her, he deserves to own that gorgeous car.

[brando]

WOW beautiful car, he has really taken nice care of it. I enjoy working on cars that their owners really love and care for, its not often.

[roberttuss]

Beautiful car. I remember when they first came out. I was 13 and was in love with the Riviera, and those headlights! Wow.

[mardyneszelc]

Love these. Beautiful
I had a matchbox little replica when I was a child I'm a girl.

[shcbac]

I like this man's enthusiasm as much as the beauty of the car. Both are awesome :)