The Jalopy Journal

mcload · 02-25-2009, 12:43 PM

Great story; great car...always thought the Riviera was the pinnacle of styling for it's day. Also, looking at Bill Mitchell's customized '63 Riviera (red wheel wells and all), I was instantly reminded of the lines of the '66 GTO, at least from the front 3/4 view. (but that's just me)

McKee · 02-25-2009, 01:07 PM

More pics of Bill Mitchell's personal Riv,...lots of nice custom touches, chopped top with windshield layed back, pancaked hood and the bumpers seem to fit a little tighter than stock,...inspiration for my own car!

**Ryan** · 02-25-2009, 01:16 PM

Is it me or have the fenders and "point" of the hood been extended as well?

I'm not crazy about the chop or the exaggerated side scoops, but I love the wheels and tires.

McKee · 02-25-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Is it me or have the fenders and "point" of the hood been extended as well?

I think so.

phukinartie · 02-25-2009, 01:53 PM

Man those cars are cool!

**oddrodgarage** · 02-25-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Is it me or have the fenders and "point" of the hood been extended as well?

I'm not crazy about the chop or the exaggerated side scoops, but I love the wheels and tires.

A little bit and check out the hood which has been reworked too...imagine it sitting a little closer to mother earth

Kustomike · 02-25-2009, 01:58 PM

Marco Patino's Rivi.

**4t64rd** · 02-25-2009, 02:02 PM

I Love the original design, but it usually overshadows the '66-'67 (the front end got clunky in '68), it also a nicely designed... like if the original Riviera "got with" a Toronado, and the FWD was a recessive gene.

Ghost28 · 02-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Thanks ryan... Ever notice when you are looking to buy a certain car,or have just aquired it. They seem to be everywhere you look. I just got my riviera from a barn. And now they show up in articles, or on the street corners. I guess before I just wasn't looking close enough. Any way neat history, I think I'll save this one ...ghost

Richard D · 02-25-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fencepost86

They just look so sharp when they roll by, like if you get too close you'll get your ankles chopped off.

I have sat in my garage late at night, looking at mine parked about 20' away, and I think of the movie Christine. Not because the cars look alike, but the Rivi looks like it could come to life and run me over. The doctors need to up my meds.

GreenMtnBoy · 02-25-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Is it me or have the fenders and "point" of the hood been extended as well?

I'm not crazy about the chop or the exaggerated side scoops, but I love the wheels and tires.

Good story, thanks for the insight Ryan.
I think you're right about the fenders and hood.
I love the chop and wheels, but hate the WWs and scoops....go figure.

skywolf · 02-25-2009, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the story Ryan. Fantastic. I have always loved the styling of the 63-65 Rivieras. Here's mine.

fryguy · 02-25-2009, 03:17 PM

Love the Riveria's The '65 is my favorite, followed closely by the 71-72 boattails. One day, Forrest, One day . . .

autobilly · 02-25-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by repoguy

In my opinion the best looking American car made in the 60's, period.

Although I've never really been attracted to the US OEM style trends of this period, I've always dug the '63-'65 Rivieras and agree with Repoguy.
The '65 is King!

OhioRiv · 02-25-2009, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the story, I wasn't aware of the Ferrari influence.
Damn if those parking lights don't look LaSalle grilles though!

Nads · 02-25-2009, 04:12 PM

Truly an awesome design, but I think, and I'm in the minority here, the second generation is even more stunning.

**striper** · 02-25-2009, 05:31 PM

Shit Ryan, keep it down a bit! I want to pick one of these up and all you're doing is driving up the prices. Shhhh!

SinisterCustom · 02-25-2009, 05:45 PM

A '63/4 is at the top of my "cars to buy next" list.....

Yeah Nads.....I've been "eyeing" the later models.....under-appreciated, but they've got great lines.

Painter D · 02-25-2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks for sharing.

jakespeed63 · 02-25-2009, 07:23 PM

Who DOESN'T like these cars?? This blue one was a late arrival at our Rumbler's car show. Wish I would have gotten a closer look see.
Most of the attention has been to the "exterior" of this model. IMHO, the "interior" is just as stunning, with the beautiful console.
Remember when GM built cool cars??

Good subject matter.

JT

02-25-2009, 12:43 PM	#21
mcload Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 522	Re: The Riviera Story Great story; great car...always thought the Riviera was the pinnacle of styling for it's day. Also, looking at Bill Mitchell's customized '63 Riviera (red wheel wells and all), I was instantly reminded of the lines of the '66 GTO, at least from the front 3/4 view. (but that's just me) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Patrick McLoad The Venus Project http://mcload.wordpress.com/ or http://www.mcload.com/Personal%20Site/the_Venus%20History.htm

02-25-2009, 01:07 PM	#22
McKee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fantasticland Posts: 2,196	Re: The Riviera Story More pics of Bill Mitchell's personal Riv,...lots of nice custom touches, chopped top with windshield layed back, pancaked hood and the bumpers seem to fit a little tighter than stock,...inspiration for my own car! Attached Thumbnails

02-25-2009, 01:16 PM	#23
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,606	Re: The Riviera Story Is it me or have the fenders and "point" of the hood been extended as well? I'm not crazy about the chop or the exaggerated side scoops, but I love the wheels and tires. __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

02-25-2009, 01:53 PM	#25
phukinartie Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: longview wa Posts: 970	Re: The Riviera Story Man those cars are cool! __________________ When this Baby hits 88 miles per hour you are gonna see some serious Shit!!!!

02-25-2009, 01:58 PM	#27
Kustomike Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montebello, California Posts: 511	Re: The Riviera Story Marco Patino's Rivi. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sell crazy somewhere else, were all stocked up here! www.zombiescarclub.com

02-25-2009, 02:02 PM	#28
4t64rd Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pinellas County - the skin tag on the underside of America's wang, Florida Posts: 8,202	Re: The Riviera Story I Love the original design, but it usually overshadows the '66-'67 (the front end got clunky in '68), it also a nicely designed... like if the original Riviera "got with" a Toronado, and the FWD was a recessive gene. __________________ Buy some stickers! www.swampkings.com

02-25-2009, 02:07 PM	#29
Ghost28 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 2,804	Re: The Riviera Story Thanks ryan... Ever notice when you are looking to buy a certain car,or have just aquired it. They seem to be everywhere you look. I just got my riviera from a barn. And now they show up in articles, or on the street corners. I guess before I just wasn't looking close enough. Any way neat history, I think I'll save this one ...ghost Attached Thumbnails

02-25-2009, 02:42 PM	#32
skywolf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,821	Re: The Riviera Story Thanks for the story Ryan. Fantastic. I have always loved the styling of the 63-65 Rivieras. Here's mine.

02-25-2009, 03:17 PM	#33
fryguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coventry, PA Posts: 1,151	Re: The Riviera Story Love the Riveria's The '65 is my favorite, followed closely by the 71-72 boattails. One day, Forrest, One day . . .

02-25-2009, 04:02 PM	#35
OhioRiv Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 248	Re: The Riviera Story Thanks for the story, I wasn't aware of the Ferrari influence. Damn if those parking lights don't look LaSalle grilles though!

02-25-2009, 04:12 PM	#36
Nads Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hypocrisy Posts: 11,153	Re: The Riviera Story Truly an awesome design, but I think, and I'm in the minority here, the second generation is even more stunning. __________________ Over enthusiasm and ownership of a MIG welder do not a fabricator make.

02-25-2009, 05:31 PM	#37
striper Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Vic, Australia Posts: 4,324	Re: The Riviera Story Shit Ryan, keep it down a bit! I want to pick one of these up and all you're doing is driving up the prices. Shhhh! __________________ VULTURES Australia Your concerns about whether what you are about to do is going to end well, are well founded.

02-25-2009, 05:45 PM	#38
SinisterCustom Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: METHaway, WA Posts: 8,132	Re: The Riviera Story A '63/4 is at the top of my "cars to buy next" list..... Yeah Nads.....I've been "eyeing" the later models.....under-appreciated, but they've got great lines. __________________ Pinstriping by Josh

02-25-2009, 07:09 PM	#39
Painter D Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: The Riviera Story Thanks for sharing.

02-25-2009, 07:23 PM	#40
jakespeed63 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: orlando, F-L-A Posts: 1,055	Re: The Riviera Story Who DOESN'T like these cars?? This blue one was a late arrival at our Rumbler's car show. Wish I would have gotten a closer look see. Most of the attention has been to the "exterior" of this model. IMHO, the "interior" is just as stunning, with the beautiful console. Remember when GM built cool cars?? Good subject matter. JT Attached Thumbnails __________________ Timing is everything!!

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