# Buick Riviera (Gen1) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Buick Riviera (Gen1).

### Overview
- **Make:** Buick
- **Model:** Riviera
- **Generation:** Gen1
- **Production Years:** 1963–1965
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen1
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T05:12:33.376Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 8 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 4 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 31 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $31,900
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $29,950 – $53,799
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $41,397

## Active Live Auctions
- **1965 Buick Riviera GS** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-gs-cbbfbb8b)
- **1965 Buick Riviera GS** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-gs-66e0df8e)
- **1965 Buick Riviera** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-dbf0590c)
- **1963 Buick Riviera** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1963-buick-riviera-d6ab0ec9)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1965 Buick Riviera GS** (1965) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-gs-cbbfbb8b)
- **1965 Buick Riviera GS** (1965) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-gs-66e0df8e)
- **1965 Buick Riviera** (1965) | Asking: N/A | 43,047 mi | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-dbf0590c)
- **1963 Buick Riviera** (1963) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1963-buick-riviera-d6ab0ec9)
- **1964 Buick Riviera** (1964) | Asking: $29,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1964-buick-riviera-ba4fd01a)
- **1964 Buick Riviera Super Wildcat** (1964) | Asking: $38,995 | 48,062 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1964-buick-riviera-super-wildcat-74664d04)
- **1965 Buick Riviera** (1965) | Asking: $43,798 | 20,446 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-buick-riviera-7654c902)
- **1963 Buick Riviera** (1963) | Asking: $53,799 | 78,406 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1963-buick-riviera-f8aa7e32)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 32 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 54,940 mi | $192,500 | Mecum |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 88,000 mi | $32,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | — | $93,500 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Variant not identified | Gearbox not in the listing | — | $90,000 | Kruse Auctions |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Variant not identified · Restomod | Automatic | — | $275,000 | Mecum |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 31 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 62 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $23,425 – $57,750
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -12.4% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | $36,000 |
| 2026 | 26 | $29,850 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Buick Riviera (Gen1)?

Based on 31 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Buick Riviera (Gen1), across all variants, is $31,900. Current verified live asking prices range from $29,950 to $53,799 (median asking price: $41,397).

### How many Buick Riviera (Gen1) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 8 verified Buick Riviera (Gen1) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 4 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Buick Riviera (Gen1) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 31 sales of the Buick Riviera (Gen1) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Buick Riviera (Gen1) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1963 $29,339 (10 sales); 1964 $24,000 (13 sales); 1965 $73,250 (8 sales).

### Where do Buick Riviera (Gen1) cars sell?

Of the 31 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 15 on Bring a Trailer, 12 on Mecum, 3 on Barrett-Jackson and 1 on Kruse Auctions.

### Where does GarageScout's Buick Riviera (Gen1) market data come from?

GarageScout's Buick Riviera (Gen1) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, Kruse Auctions and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Gen2](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen2), [Gen3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen3), [Gen4](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen4), [Gen5](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen5), [Gen6](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen6), [Gen7](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen7), [Gen8](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera/gen8)
- **Model:** [All Buick Riviera markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick/riviera)
- **Make:** [All Buick markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/buick)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*