Buick first affixed the Riviera name to one of their cars in 1949. But, not until 1963 did the Riviera become its own line. Retaining the powertrain and many mechanical components as the first generation – produced from 1963 to 1965 – the 1966 model has a longer and wider body than the first generation. It rested on a 119-inch wheelbase and had a length of 211.2-inches. The body style was a 2-door hardtop with rear-wheel drive; the front and rear bucket seats and center console replaced with benches, allowing room for up to 6.
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