This vs that 1964 Buick Riviera versus 1965 Buick Riviera gran sport, which one tickles your fancy?

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  • Back at MaxMotive to take a look at both of these epic rivieras, If given the choice which one would you choose, In this versus that episode. Both of these cars are for sale links for both of them below
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  • @mejurgensen
    @mejurgensen ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Creedance Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah buddy =) Congratulations you got it

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The headlights on the '63 and '64 Rivs were fixed in place, they did NOT hide away.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Aw damn it I’m thinking of the 66 that’s the issue that you run into when you do multiple cars in one day lol

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@What.its.like. Correct. The '65's headlight covers open by vacume, the '66 and '67 use a center mounted electric motor which rotates the headlights up and they sit under the hood.

    • @mikeweizer3149
      @mikeweizer3149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@What.its.like. Was gonna say your thinking bout those 66-69 Rivieras!!!!.

    • @craigjorgensen4637
      @craigjorgensen4637 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@What.its.like. Those 1965 headlights were a lot of trouble. The dealer mechanics HATED them. If someone even bumped into the front bumper they would get out of wack. After repeated failures a lot of owners would just jam them open. For some reason both of the 65’s I had had no problems with them.

    • @anthonybianchini5144
      @anthonybianchini5144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stevesmith6236 '65 Riviera uses an electric motor/mechanical linkage to open/close headlight clamshells.

  • @larry6795
    @larry6795 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have owned both a 63 and 65, the clamshell headlamps, removing the fake quarter panel vents and relocating the tail lights in the rear bumper of the 65 make the Riviera closer to Michell’s original design.
    I still own my 65 and am very happy when I take her out for a cruise ✌🏽

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The four note horn was a factory option. Standard was a two tone horn which was still pretty loud!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for that information =)

  • @johnashep109
    @johnashep109 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had a 1965 Riviera when I was back in my 20s and I sure wish I had it now

  • @noneed4me2n7
    @noneed4me2n7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of my favorites from the 60s body wise. Just looks badass to me.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree the 65 is my favorite Mitchell design =)

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think the 63 was the last year Buick used the dynaflow. Love that 65 Riviera, my late sister in law had a beautiful white 66 Riviera, just a beautiful car.

  • @65rivierags35
    @65rivierags35 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love the clamshell hidden headlights on the 1965 riviera a gorgeous automobile!

  • @planestrainsdogsncars4336
    @planestrainsdogsncars4336 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You know Jay I actually prefer the 64..really only because as an owner you would hardly ever see the lights opening up on the 65, but to see the parking lights illuminated on the 64 is equally cool.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would be a hard pick =) that’s for sure

    • @jonowens460
      @jonowens460 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They usually don't function unless you are Hip to them 😮😂❤❤❤ Prettiest/ Sexiest Machines Ever❤that and the" Big Katz"!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @scu-dub
    @scu-dub ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely love hideaway headlights on any car lol but the slanted grille on rivieras has always been my favorite 65 and 71 are definitely my favorite years for the car great side by side comparison 🤌🏼✌🏽

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully one day could put that together =)

  • @terryanth1210
    @terryanth1210 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Remember my ‘64 had a Governor on the odometer, you could set it and control upper speeds…. Ole lead foot appreciated that option! Such a fun car to drive when you disengaged that feature. Miss my sky blue sweetie!

  • @mikeloeffler2801
    @mikeloeffler2801 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah buddy my friend had a 64 and 65 Riv The parking lights look great at night on the 64 keep up the good work love the channel👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you glad you dig this channel

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics6062 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The transmissions are "Super Turbine" 400's. The one-year-only and first year S.T. 400 did NOT have a 2nd gear quadrant position(L2). From 1965-on, ALL S.T.400 and TH400's added the L2 position(or Dual-Drive in Cadillac's to through the 1980 model year). Eventually, the TH400 would go to the more conventual P-R-N-D-2-1 shift quadrants.
    The glass windshield washer bottles are for refilling the plastic reservoirs. The plastic reservoirs were what came on the car. The refill WW bottles changed to plastic in later years.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for those corrections =) I didn’t know about the plastic reservoir situation

    • @wurlitzer1100
      @wurlitzer1100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually, as I recall, the stuff in the glass bottle was an antifreeze to be added to the plain old water that everybody used in the main plastic reservoir back in those days. You would add the antifreeze to the water during cold months. Good God do I love those first series Rivieras! Also - I was hoping you would have pointed out how the outer door skins were screwed onto the door frames because it was the first hardtop without a metal frame around the glass window pane. On the assembly line they fitted the frameless windows to the doors very precisely for a good seal with the skins off and THEN bolted the skins on.

    • @automatedelectronics6062
      @automatedelectronics6062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wurlitzer1100 The GM windshield washer fluid had alcohol it, which was an anti-freeze, but the mixture was blue and meant to clean windows, like Windex. In freezing climates people would add green anti-freeze to the windshield washer fluid, but it would cause the wipers to smear.
      In the Olds Jetfire F85, with the turbo-charged 215 V8, these had a similar bottle strapped to the inner fender which contained "Turbo Rocket Fluid". It looked like lemonade and was poured into it's own plastic reservoir for injection into the intake stream. It contained water and methyl alcohol with a little rust inhibitor.

    • @donnovicki9771
      @donnovicki9771 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      10-4 that. P-R-N-D-L for the 63, and you could burn rubber in L if you mashed it. You need the glass bottle to complete the car for sure.

    • @automatedelectronics6062
      @automatedelectronics6062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@donnovicki9771 The '63 had a Dynaflow automatic(one year only on the Riv and last year for Buick) and the shift quadrants were the old B-O-P traditional P-N-D-L-R.

  • @dmzman7
    @dmzman7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Leonard Nimoy drove either a '63 (which I had) or a '64 to work every day when filming Star Trek. I wonder if he ever referred to it as 'The Enterprise'. I did ! 😁

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hey Jay, both of these Buick Rivieras are gorgeous!!! I really enjoy your comparison videos!!! Thanks for sharing this exciting video!!! 🎄⛄🤶

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching tomorrow’s episode is going to be a good one highly requested =)

    • @christopherkraft1327
      @christopherkraft1327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@What.its.like. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's episode!!! 😁

  • @patrickhite3026
    @patrickhite3026 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always my favorite car...My 1st car was a 63 Riv..But I've owned 66, 83.85 & a 93..I hear there bringing the Riviera back als.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      How was the 66 that’s a cool year =)

  • @patrickhite3026
    @patrickhite3026 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Riviera paradise by Stevie Ray Vaughn on Daytona beach was one of my favorite songs to listen to.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll have to give that a listen =)

  • @asteverino8569
    @asteverino8569 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Riviera comparison.
    Thanks Jay.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much the biggest comparison that I totally forgot to mention was the backseat in the 65 Riviera is a lot smaller than the backseat in the 64 Riviera and I think that has to do with the padding on the seat because everything else is the same..

    • @asteverino8569
      @asteverino8569 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@What.its.like.Love em both, but especially the '65.

  • @nk53nxg
    @nk53nxg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These are classy muscle cars, very svelte design without being blingy.

  • @Ho_ten
    @Ho_ten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The color on the 64 is stunning, Teal Mist but I would also love to see silver seats in the 64.

  • @bradhoward9055
    @bradhoward9055 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The glass bottle was just to hold extra washer solvent concentrate. The plastic tank is the correct one , in the correct location on both Rivieras. The rear arm rest on the ‘65 was a factory option and had nothing to do with the car being a Grand Sport. The ‘64 rear seat had just been used more over the ‘65 and thus the padding was more collapsed. The rear seat room is identical in both cars. The tilt wheel was optional on the ‘64 and was a standard feature on ALL ‘65 Rivieras. The paint color on the ‘64 engine is incorrect, it came with a greenish color from the factory. The passenger sun- visor mirror was a factory option or could have been obtained from dealer parts dept. The hood latch actually has a secondary latch, but it is controlled by the same release. I see previous comments corrected you on the ‘65 transmission and the head lights on the ‘64 and the 4 note horn.
    I know it’s hard to keep all of these things straight, but facts are important.🎉 21:52
    All things considered, you do a very nice job on these videos. Thank you for showing these wonderful cars!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s why this channel exist because there’s so much misinformation out there and IT is impossible to know every single thing about every single card it be 100% correct so that’s why this is a community and not a car channel because so many times so many “expert“ don’t know what they’re talking about the comment section or the community is just as important as the host on this channel =)
      Thank you so much for taking the time and share all of those corrections it means the world to me because I wanna see these cars on the road and it’s hard to find some of this information tonight‘s episode main course episode I’m going to share some big miss information points that I found when reviewing this car not this car but the car that’s coming tonight It’s an early 60s ford product

    • @garydesgres1382
      @garydesgres1382 ปีที่แล้ว

      the green color for engine is Alpine green. It is the same color used on Detroit diesel 2 strokes. Ironically i own one of each.

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My very first car owned ( when a senior in high school) was a (then) six year old 1967 Riv. Altogether, I owned three '67s and one '66. I'm sure the overwhelming responses will have to chosse the clam shell headlight '65 out of these two. As nice as the '64 is, it's a second fiddle compared to it's younger brother.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which one did you like the most.. I want to cover a 66 or a 67 soon they are a very close second for me =)

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@What.its.like. Both were great cars, but I prefer the '67 over the '66 but not by much.

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      66&7 were my favorites, I'd love to have a GS but I'd probably spoil it by adapting a fuel injection system on it. More dependable & better excel

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richardmorris7063 Those quadrajet 4 barrels were problematic at times for sure.

  • @matskarlsson3219
    @matskarlsson3219 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Jay! I like both of these amazing Buick Riviera from 1964 and 1965.🙂

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can’t go wrong with either =)

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@What.its.like. my late sister in law back then had a 66 Riviera , such a beautiful car

  • @leoneaster
    @leoneaster ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved them both back in the day I lived just moments from a Buick dealership and across the street from a Dodge/Plymouth dealership, in 1964 I was twelve years old! You can guess where I spent most of my time- Yes, Dodge/Plymouth they excited me with the D-Darts of 1963/4 with the 273 engine and single wide mouth exhaust.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet story thank you for sharing that memory =)

  • @Radiowild
    @Radiowild ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You want me to choose one? That's like asking which child you like more! LOL Great presentation!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much it means the world to me because I was starting to think that these the two are very similar it’s almost like I don’t know having second thoughts of even posting this episode even though I spent a long time editing it this episode that I’m working on gonna be killer the only downer is it was great it was the second to the last car that I shot during the day so it doesn’t have as much b roll but it’s going to be killer =)

    • @sking2173
      @sking2173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll bite … I like the younger child more!!
      The ‘65 was the best looking Riviera of the decade … So beautiful …

  • @tigre7739
    @tigre7739 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They are both super beautiful automobile's! The '65 does give off that 'menacing' vibe, with the hidden headlights and the dark color I think, but honestly I really love every detail, on the '64, and that color is incredibly beautiful on it! 🤩, So it wins hands down for me. Great video as always! 👍😎

  • @Sedonalegendhelenfrye
    @Sedonalegendhelenfrye 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice overview, thank you. I desperately wanted the '65 GS to restore, missed out on one due to late financing, so ended up with the '64. Completely restored it, mine had the Rally steering wheel, rear defroster, rear speaker, wonderbar, 401, silicon fan clutch, A/C, finned drum brakes, cornering lights, etc. I replaced the parking lights top/bottom with brighter bulbs, got stopped one time by city cop as he didn't see them as legal. I got off. I always thought the front bumper was flimsy. All the ashtray/cigarette lighters, sheesh everyone was a chain-smoker back then! The car easily burned out, and had the dual exhaust with resonators. It was quite the show car for a 20 year old, the doors were heavy and clunky because the outside panels unscrewed. The roof was leaded, because of the design, the lack of emblems was due to the fact that they were meant to be Cadillac, but moved to Buick at launch.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome glad you dig this episode one of the best Buick design styles in my opinion it’s definitely top five

  • @larry6795
    @larry6795 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The numbers’s on the speedometer are smaller, control nobs are different, the 65 GS also has the Super Wildcat motor, beef up suspension, even larger diameter tailpipes.
    I owned a 63 Rivi for many years, IMHO the 65 is a better looking automobile…
    one of the few mid 60’s designs that has beautiful custom looking features-awesome hide away clamshell headlamps, discontinued non functional side scoops…makes it look cleaner, and tail lights built into the rear bumper, also has a sweet arm rest between the rear buckets.

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice cars. My favorite is 1966-67 models.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      67 Oldsmobile Toronado episode coming today that is another one of my favorite Bill Mitchell designs that car is absolutely stunning

  • @Batman-wv5ng
    @Batman-wv5ng ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They’re both very nice cars.

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Both great cars. Odd the original owner didn’t go for air conditioning in an otherwise well equipped car! The 65’s had a different and better transmission. It was the first year for the Turbo 400. I’ve owned two 1965’s and they are wonderful cars that get horrible gas mileage on premium fuel!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got to drive a 65 Riviera and the owner is a good friend of mine, He said if I wanted to shift it manually I could when you do that it turns into a totally different car it’s absolutely insane and the sound that it makes when it’s going it sounds like nothing else I wish that I would’ve videoed me driving it manually but I didn’t I was thoroughly impressed I would love to own one of these cars one day but I don’t have to have the door quad version I could settle for the base engine (I think it was the 401 in the regular riv that’s off the top of my head) that car would be incredible with a four speed or a five speed and different rear end

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@What.its.like. Wasn't the '401 engine standard in both the '63 and '64 Rivs with the 425 as an option?

  • @petemclinc
    @petemclinc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great comparative review! I would like to have a barn find of a 64 & 65 and build a hybrid incorporating the coolest features of both.

  • @raldyjimenez3319
    @raldyjimenez3319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the 65 GS Riviera

  • @richroggio
    @richroggio ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I keep missing these songs. I have to be faster 👍 I love all of the Rivieras. I notice that neither of them have right side mirrors.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too =) I was thinking about premiering tonight’s episode but it’s not hundredpercent finished yet most of the dialogue is done I just gotta put the slides make the slides and organize it better today’s a lot of juggling lol

  • @peteranninos2506
    @peteranninos2506 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a 1965 Riviera. The gas mileage was between 10.45 city nd 10.54 Highway. I know it sounds picky but that was years of figuring mileages. Mine was originally all black, interior and exterior. The AC was absolutely AMAZING! 29 degree air and ice on the vents on low blower. Really. I have the Riviera emblem on the door paneling and the rear door handle was an option. The reverb was called "Concert Hall Sound" and utilized the rear speaker. The ribbed rocker panels were standard witth the GS but an option with the standard powerplant.
    OK, there you go! (:-D)

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome information thank you so much for also sharing your experience with your personal car greatly appreciate it =)

  • @amjrpain919
    @amjrpain919 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cadillac Really dropped the ball, passing on the Riviera! 👋😏👍 The Riviera and the Special are two of my favorite cars... and I'm a Ford Lincoln Mercury guy!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rivera is a gorgeous Bill Mitchell design =)

  • @montymatilda
    @montymatilda ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What lovely timeless classics. I love the look on the '65 front but can you imagine how much it would cost to have the doors over the headlights fixed should they not function? Beyond the better quality of seats in the Gran Sport, the package had some ride and handling pieces not used on the regular Riviera. The road wheels may have also been standard on the GS and optional on other Riviera's. The GS would have been top of the line in those years. They also changed the dash between the years as well. Neat armrest isn't it. Thanks for a well done comparison of another one of my favorite cars. I believe that the Thunderbird did not say Ford anywhere during this time period, a trick stolen by GM for the Riviera beyond the concept of a personal car.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I made mention of that because of the Lincoln mark five in Continental Mark three they don’t say Lincoln on them anywhere in the argument is that Lincoln did not make that car it is a very confusing lineage that has misinformation and misrepresentation all over it.. to my knowledge the only car that Continental made underneath the continental moniker was the continental mark two.. Some would argue the continental mark three was made by Ford instead of Lincoln but was sold at Lincoln dealers.. I get at least one nasty message every month about either the mark five or the continental mark three so I just wanted to bring that to everybody’s attention.. just because it does not have the car’s name doesn’t mean that it wasn’t built by that manufacturer like Packard twin six.. that car was a wicked expensive car nowhere on it does it say Packard.
      Glad you digged this video =) I absolutely love doing the comparisons they are a lot of fun to do I really want to my goal is to start comparing cars and I mean I’ve been doing it I wanna compare cars to each other that haven’t been compared or one would never think to compare that car to that car.. this is an outside the box channel I’m an outside the box person lol.. different perspectives

    • @montymatilda
      @montymatilda ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@What.its.like. Of course we know who made the Riviera and Thunderbird and I believe you got it right on the Continental. Some try to say the '58 Continental was not a Lincoln since it doesn't say Lincoln on it but I beg to differ. Just check the vin plate in the door jam and it says Lincoln on it. Besides, all you have to do is look at them side by side to see that there are trim differences and the roof is different but they look just like Lincoln. The Continental Mark II is a Continental. All that wanting to be exclusive stuff.

    • @patlubin9197
      @patlubin9197 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is personal just the original way of saying coupe?

  • @robertlove9804
    @robertlove9804 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are my favorite generation of rivieras the song CCR traveling band.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      You got it someone beat you to it but only just super close

  • @eddysmith9318
    @eddysmith9318 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There should be a stylized R in the center of the wood grain paneling on both driver and passenger door. I know this to be true because I've owned two different 65 Rivieras

    • @eddysmith9318
      @eddysmith9318 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You don't push that t handle to open the trunk. The handle is vacuum operated and is actuated by pulling on it.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great information thank you so much for sharing all that =)

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The center caps on the '65 were from a much later year, not the correct much larger finned metal ones. The '64 has a broken "Riviera" script emblem at the back.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for pointing that out =)

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The glass bottle holds washer fluid concentrate which you add to the plastic, factory installed, washer fluid reservoir. The trumpet horn is a factory installed option. The GS has an upscale interior which explains the rear center armrest and, possibly, the thicker cushioning. Or, the seats may have been overstuffed during restoration. The 64 may still have its original factory installed interior and the cushioning may have shrunk slightly during the last sixty years. The 65 rear ashtray cover was redesigned to allow easier access to the lighter when the ashtray was open.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for sharing all of that insight

  • @richardwarren7492
    @richardwarren7492 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll take the Green 64, with the optional engine priced at $139.75 in 1964 the 64 could be had with a center armrest as an option. The drive belts are Dayco (aftermarket). Back in the day, you could sit down with a build sheet and pick and choose just about any configuration you wanted. Those days? Pretty much gone. The 63 had Buick in block letters on the trunk, 64 had a cleaner look. Are you aware that the Riviera was originally to be a Cadillac?
    Designer Jock Twombley intended and penned the Riviera as a Cadillac. But because Cadillac was on a hot streak, and perhaps more importantly because Buick was becoming a bit staid, the Riviera was given the thumbs-up as a Buick by Earl’s protégé and successor Bill Mitchell. Riviera was meant to be GM’s personal luxury answer to Ford’s Thunderbird, also. Perhaps the most beautiful car (in it's first generation) GM ever made, at least in my personal opinion. Interesting comparison.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for sharing that information.. I honestly miss those days where you could go to the manufacturer and get exactly what you want =) nowadays the manufacturers pick what they think is the best for you. Or make package options

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think center console for the rear might have been a option like the rear speaker

  • @Stevieboy130664
    @Stevieboy130664 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Actually haven't a preference over permanently exposed and hidden lights. Love the textured sills though and no side vents looks much cleaner. Overall though, a stunning design.

  • @billyjonesjr8520
    @billyjonesjr8520 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A little over sixteen minutes into the video I pissed my pants laughing about what his kids would be to the car.

  • @raymondsmith7993
    @raymondsmith7993 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I would have the 1964 Riviera with the exposed headlights in the grill and put the 1965 's headlight doors and operating mechanisms and install James Bond type machine guns behind them. As Jethro Bodine would say I would make it my double nought spy car.

  • @stevehall6526
    @stevehall6526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tough choice , beautiful cars. Just 64 for me. If only I could afford one 😢😂

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Get on Facebook marketplace they’re more affordable than you think.. They pop up every now and then between 10 and 15 you’re not gonna get a GS for that but you could get a regular Riviera.. and realistically just change the intake and put 2x4 barrel carburetor’s on it and you’ll have something similar..
      I love both the 64 and 65 is such a classic car and it’s a bit of an optical illusion because in pictures it doesn’t look like a big car but it’s a pretty big car

    • @stevehall6526
      @stevehall6526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@What.its.like. good to know . Thanks

  • @talldude5841
    @talldude5841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love both of these two beauties. Traveling Man by Credence Clearwater Revival.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Traveling band someone got it before you

  • @psulux
    @psulux ปีที่แล้ว +3

    65s is a visual Jewell
    It's a Jazz horn man's car

  • @DSP1968
    @DSP1968 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great comparison of two beautiful Rivieiras, Jay. Well don.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you glad you dig this episode

  • @jmcd3970
    @jmcd3970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could get the four 25 in.³ to four barrel carburetor same engine from the grand sport rev in a 1964 wildcat or 65 wildcat if you wanted it Jerry McDonald

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that correction I thought it was exclusive to GS it’s crazy that they offered it both ways

  • @juanp1089
    @juanp1089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have two of them a 1966 & 1967.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet which do you like better and why?

  • @82maddhatter
    @82maddhatter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had a ‘65..man I miss it

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s one stellar car =) what engine was in yours

    • @82maddhatter
      @82maddhatter ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@What.its.like. - 401

  • @vincentrockel1149
    @vincentrockel1149 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Before the video l preferred the 65 but after the comparison l believe l like the 64 better now.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s why I did this comparison they are the same in many ways and also different

  • @scu-dub
    @scu-dub ปีที่แล้ว +2

    65 is definitely the one that the "Gooch" would drive 😁

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got to drive a 65GS this year well last year it was incredible

    • @scu-dub
      @scu-dub ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @What it’s like That's awesome!I would love to just see one up close!😫 my buddies uncle had a 69 I begged him to sell it to me but he didn't want to let it go lol

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/bNVTyNCsAtY/w-d-xo.html

  • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
    @JoeSmith-nu8oo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have found a 63 and 65. I think the asking prices are a little on the high end though, I see rust and some parts missing and they have basically been sitting for years! I'd love to grab both🤔

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t go wrong with either I haven’t been in a 63 yet The 65s are cool because of the whole headlight situation.

    • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
      @JoeSmith-nu8oo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@What.its.like. Yeah I have pictures of both side by side and the 65 is a better look, if I could get them to accept a lesser offer I'd take both as these cars are hard to find in restorable condition and I don't want someone else's work that I know nothing about.I have a vision of what I want them to look like inside and out.And these cars have hidden rust I just know it so that's another reason I wouldn't pay the asking price.

  • @WeightlossandAesthetics
    @WeightlossandAesthetics หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the review

  • @winstonmccollum8992
    @winstonmccollum8992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To clear up some of the details, the 65 in question has the deluxe interior option which includes much more padded seats,
    full length wood inserts on the interior side panels and the ribbed rocker panel moldings. The standard 65 interior was pretty
    much identical to the 64 interior. The ribbed rocker panel moldings were a separate option that was available for order on a base interior 65 Riviera. The door panels on the 65 in this video are incorrect. The wood inserts on the door panels are missing
    the Riviera emblem in the middle of the front door wood sections and the wood inserts are missing the black pinstripe around
    the perimeter that should be present on the front doors and rear quarter interior panels. On the outside, the pinstripe down the
    side is incorrect, as are the red stripe tires. Original tires on a 65 Riviera were triple whitewalls or blackwalls. No 65 Riviera could be ordered with pin stripes down the side. The 65 in this video has the correct optional 4 note horns. The 65 does say Buick on the buttons of the original Sonomatic radio. There is only one alternator belt on the 64 because it doesn't have A/C.

    • @winstonmccollum8992
      @winstonmccollum8992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also on both of these cars the glove box doors are broken and don't stay up by themselves when opened.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for sharing all those corrections and insight as well as information =) greatly appreciate it

  • @robertcushman7002
    @robertcushman7002 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    all of these Riveras were beautiful, but the 1965 was the finest of quality!!
    cheers 🍾🍾🍾🏳️‍🌈

  • @rolandharrison5651
    @rolandharrison5651 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done. Seeing as to both were covered it was nice to have a side x side comparison. I found the 65 far and away more subdued styling a lot better. The 64 had a Wildcat motor, while the 65 had a Super Wildcat motor. How do they compare performance wise.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you dig this episode I haven’t drove a regular Buick rivera from this era but did drive a 65 GS what a car but will say it’s much faster if you shift manually it’s a whole different car when shifting manually

  • @lkmsl
    @lkmsl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Travelling band ...CCR

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The dual quad rochester 425 cu. in. version was a dealer installed option. Base hp went from 340 hp to 360 hp but torque stayed the same. The 425 "nail head" design was last used in the '66 Riv. In '67, the base engine was a 430 cu.in. with 360 hp with the single 4 barrel carb.

    • @bradhoward9055
      @bradhoward9055 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The dual quad, super Wildcat engine was a factory option and the carburetors were Carter AFBs.
      That engine had a different, dual snorkel air cleaner housing that was chrome, finned aluminum valve covers, completely different throttle linkage and obviously an entirely different intake manifold. To have bought all of the components through a parts department would have been ten times the cost and only obtained that way by the most foolish people. You could have done the same thing to make your own Grand Sport, ordering all the pieces from a dealer, but only a fool would do that.

    • @sking2173
      @sking2173 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, the ‘67 430 was a superior engine, but the ‘65 was the most appealing car, to me …

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradhoward9055 I'm pretty sure though the GS upgrade was indeed a factory upgrade, the dual carb set-up was a dealer installed option.

  • @donnovicki9771
    @donnovicki9771 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's genuine Rosewood inlay in the doors and center console. Not some cheap plastic imitation.

  • @bobfeller604
    @bobfeller604 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful cars, I'd take the '64 all day long over the '65.

  • @NotStockPhoto
    @NotStockPhoto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll take one of each 😅😅😅😅

  • @user-zm4fi9yy4j
    @user-zm4fi9yy4j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4 note horns .. option 0:51

  • @leightonfarms4962
    @leightonfarms4962 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jmcd3970
    @jmcd3970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also the 64 Riviera headlights did not flip up they were stationary in the grill my name is Jerry Mcdonogh

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that correction I was thinking of the 66 for some reason

  • @flash7750
    @flash7750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should check your intro You state the price difference between the 64 and 65 as 15k well that's a pretty good trick when both cars are under 10k

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s equivalent both cars were both prices were stated the price that it was back in the day and then the equivalent price

  • @frankrivvi5553
    @frankrivvi5553 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍💪

  • @raldyjimenez3319
    @raldyjimenez3319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please review the GTO of the 60s'

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      I got to do a 67 and I got to drive it it belongs to a good friend of mine here is the link
      th-cam.com/video/BjX_z7Z5kBg/w-d-xo.html

  • @shawndifer7198
    @shawndifer7198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 68 Buick Riviera GS I'd like to see it featured. It is also for sale.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are you located shoot me an email
      What_its_like@yahoo.com

    • @shawndifer7198
      @shawndifer7198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm located in Michigan

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Possibly it depends on what part of Michigan you’re in Michigan is about a 4 Hour Drive up the road

  • @kevinkinney5445
    @kevinkinney5445 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Id take the 65' every day .

  • @CRWilliams-zl9gx
    @CRWilliams-zl9gx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy is TOTALLY CLUE-LESS when it comes to Headlights on the 64 Riv. The Headlights do NOT flip-up into the grill😂

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah those don’t go up or down miss spoke
      It’s the problem you have when filming 20 cars in a day

  • @waynepugh4981
    @waynepugh4981 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want one e

  • @stevenhoman2253
    @stevenhoman2253 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now you are talking Jay, the Buick rivieras were really something in the mid-sixties. More than likely, I will tend toward the 65, But let's see.
    One thing I would like to find out about at the end of the year will need research. That is, how often was leather featured as an option in American vehicles, across all eras. In the sense that the Model Y could not have vinyl, simply because it wasn't invented yet. The aspects of features you show that really draw me, are the engines, dashboards and instrumentation. I am very curious about which was the first American car which incorporated the fenders into the body style. Instead of having a pointy centre for the engine, and outrigger fenders.
    Got to give it to the 65, because of the staggered headlights. The whole car just looks better, with lights or without.
    Did I tell you? Lesbian vampires stole my lunch money.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can answer the fender question for you the very first car was a Buick Y job it was technically a concept car but Harley earl drove it as his personal car that car is absolutely incredible I would love to do a video on that one day.. Leno got to drive it =) I believe it’s 1938 off the top of my head but as far as production cars go I would have to look that up
      th-cam.com/video/LgMZDC-mK08/w-d-xo.html

  • @RaymondHaley-lv2mo
    @RaymondHaley-lv2mo 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1964 Riviera,s vs 65 ,s the difference is simple, the 64 was fast but the 65 with it's dual 4,s was definitely faster, wish I had the $$$ , I'd take em both off your hands, just to make sure they go to a good home.

  • @charlesduran8700
    @charlesduran8700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The headlights on the ‘64 did not flip up , they were fixed

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for that correction I was thinking of the 66 for some reason that’s the problem that I run into if I do multiple cars in one day..

  • @georgeochoa3089
    @georgeochoa3089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you like the handling in the ‘65 , you can thank Buick engineers S.C. Richey and P.C. Bowser…also GM lost money on these beautiful machines…

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome information thank you so much for sharing =)

  • @domv7
    @domv7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What the diffrents in price now? I imagine the 65 would be more expensive.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The 65s are expensive now cream of the crop GS depending on your budget, are almost unobtainable..

    • @domv7
      @domv7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@What.its.like. your right, if I had to ask I can't afford it.

  • @dugwthree
    @dugwthree ปีที่แล้ว +1

    take my lunch money

  • @paulroman7102
    @paulroman7102 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rear wheel drive on riviera better

  • @mrpontiac83
    @mrpontiac83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you ever do a video on your own classic cars?

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have I only own one at the moment 1952 Chevy 1 ton

  • @lkmsl
    @lkmsl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay are you sure the 64 had hidden headlights ?

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are fixed I was thinking of the 66 is the problem that you have on ever you do multiple cars

  • @FURDOG1961
    @FURDOG1961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:00

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    More padding on the seats in the GS. I'd like to see the hideaway headlights on that 64.. hit the switch lol

  • @thesonman1321
    @thesonman1321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    64 headlights do not flip up

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that correction I got mixed up I was looking at a 68 and then walked over to that one

  • @captbosco
    @captbosco 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Easy, the 64 with the side scoop emblem and I like my headlights showing.

  • @nicholaosmiller8151
    @nicholaosmiller8151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "WOULDN'T YOU REALLY RATHER HAVE A BUICK"................ NICHOLAOS of TIME!.......

  • @wildcat64100
    @wildcat64100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s pronounced boka raTONE.

  • @combatveteran738
    @combatveteran738 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First

  • @lqr824
    @lqr824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:05 weird seeing a US ad where everyone's white.