1966 Buick Riviera review from North America
"Classic GM styling that still looks great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car was mostly original when bought. The only major repair was an oil pump replacement. I believe the engine has never been rebuilt and it does smoke some, particularly at start up.
General comments?
The 1966 Riviera was and still is a classic beauty. It rides and handles very well. the 425 engine is quite reliable, but is seriously thirsty. The interior is beautifully laid out and the cars are usually optioned with all the bells and whistles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1966 |
| Year of manufacture | 1965 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 425ci Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Riviera |
| Date of Entry | 25th December, 2004 |