Production Series 4700 1964 Buick saw
little need for change. A new standup hood ornament and revised riviera
scripts on the front fenders and right hand deck were the major changes.
The 1964 Riviera Series 4700 I.D. Numbers- Serial numbers began
with 7k( )001001.
Series Number
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Model Number
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Body Type / Seating
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Factory Price
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Weight
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Production Total
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4700
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4747
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H.T Cpoupe
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$4385
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3951 lbs
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37,958
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Wheelbase 117 Inches Powertrain Optons: Turbin 400 was Standard on
the Series 4700.
Engine: 425ci V8, 340hp at 4400rpm. Bore and stroke: 4.3125 x
3.64 inches. Compression ration: 10.25 to 1. Five Main bearings. Hydraulic
lifters. Four-barrel carburetor. A 360hp 425ci V8 was optional. >
Standard Equipment: Power Steering, Power Brakes
Other Options Air Conditioning, Crusie, Wire Wheel
covers, Cloth/Vinyl, Auto trunk release, seat belts, radio, rear seat
speaker, soft-ray glass, rear window defroster, chrome door guards,
Remote control outside side view mirrors, whitewall tires, Power
antenna w/ AM-FM radio Power windows, guide-matic dimmer, gas door guard compass, trunk mat, litter
basket, tissue dispenser seat covers, spotlite, floor mats, ski rack,
luggage rack, Tack, Custom fabric roof cover, Four note horn, A rear folding arm rest
was available. purse hook (located on the glove box door). Power vent windows, A four way power seat (driver only), wood steering wheel
*Notes: 1964) the parking lights
stayed on when the low beam headlights were on but not when the high beams
were engaged (this was standard not an option). The instrument controls
were moved to the consol in '64 & '65 from being mounted underneath the
dash pad on the '63. All '64 Rivieras had the ribbed aluminum dash covering.
map light above the glove box. Padded vinyl covering below the glove box. did not have a vinyl roof option.
Only 1965 Rivs buyers could order this option from the factory. Three
speed transmission but only listed low and Drive. 1964 and 1965 had a
place for a front and a rear speaker. 2 1/2" exhaust pipes instead of
2" and a slightly lowered suspension was offered with the duel carb option.
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