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Thread: '65 Riv 401 Gran Sport???

  1. #1

    Question '65 Riv 401 Gran Sport???

    Ran across aformentioned vehicle for sale... There's no such thing, right? Isn't the GS Riv strictly the 425 w/ 2x4 barrel carbs?
    Also, I looked up what info I could on the vin - can some one help me with the last half of the code? 494475H934801

    Thanx for any and all help

  2. #2
    A Riv. GS could also be purchased as a 1x4 as an option to the 2x4. But no '65 GS Riv's were produced with a 401 as far I as know.

    Tom T.
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  3. #3
    in 1965 the Riviera Gran Sport was the A9 "Option" that included the 425ci "Super Wildcat" engine with dual carbs, a short ratio steering box, a stiffer suspension, and the appropriate "badging".

    So yea... It would seem the listing is either mistaken or the powerplant is a transplant for whatever reason. A quick check of the block stampings would tell you what it is for sure. For a year correct 401 would be an LT (upside down) just in front of the valley cover. A year correct 425 will have the letters LX.

    Nice ride either way!

    Erik
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  4. #4
    Thanx for the help, guys I'm getting ready to (hopefully) buy a '65 Riv. Maybe a '63 or '64, but '65 is my first choice. I'm currently researching them, and any suggestions for other (web)sites to see to aid in this endeavor would also be appreciated

  5. #5
    While you can obtain some info from internet forums there is another source that will help educate you fully on the year(s) you are interested in. Considering joining the Riviera Owners Association http://www.rivowners.org/

    The is a huge amount of info available to members through technicial advisors who specialize in certain years as well as newsletter articles past and present. You will save the annual dues fee many times over.

    There aren't a lot of parts reproduced for the Rivs which is one of many reasons you want to be educated before buying especially if you are buying a car you plan to fix up. Armed with the right info you can save a lot of money on your purchase as well as insuring you won't be disappointed afterwards.
    Jason Z
    Near Pittsburgh PA
    66-67 Rivs
    Check Out ROA Right Here https://www.rivowners.org/

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    Smile Thanx Jason

    I had run across their site, and I'm planning on joining in the near future, but thought I might try to exhaust the free resources on the 'net first

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