1966 Buick Riviera

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The 1966 Buick Riviera was the first year of the second generation for the Riviera. It was a stunning futuristic design that featured power steering, power brakes, tilt wheel and an electric clock were all standard.

Buick upgraded the engine, ride and handling for 1966 and as advertised “all worked in harmony." Standard engine in all 1966 Riviera’s was the “465 Wildcat” 425 cubic inch V8 with 340hp at 4400 RPM and 465 lb-ft of torque.

The transmission was a three speed Super Turbine Automatic.

The RDJ Dream Riviera was originally Burgundy Mist with a Black Vinyl interior.

Standard engine was the “465 Wildcat” 425

An original 1966 Riviera averages 6.8 miles per gallon

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This car's a future version of itself.

- Robert Downey Jr.

Engine Mod

Replaced the stock 425CI V8 Buick Nailhead with a first generation LS series hybrid engine/transmission in an attempt to improve the very poor gas mileage.

Replaced drum brakes with modern disc brake conversion.

Upgraded low/high beam headlights with LED lighting.

Custom wheels & tires

Water Cooler Mod

Installed the first of its kind prototype of “The Puck, "a new air quality sensor from Aclima that will allow Robert to gather real time air quality data anywhere he drives.

Expert Partner

Davida Herzl, Aclima co-founder & CEO explains ”The Puck” and exactly how it works now that it's installed on the Riviera.