Vintage Automotive: Guess the Car

Key Points from the Discussion

• The mystery car is identified as a 1963 Buick Wildcat, a model known for its distinctive styling.
• Another member correctly identifies the car as a 1965 Buick Riviera, a close relative in design and market segment.
• The Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado were part of a 'personal luxury' segment, characterized by their unique styling and often challenging rear-seat access.
• cazalea shares that he owned the Riviera version from the 80s and highlights the 'leaping over the side entry' method for the convertible, contrasting it with the more conventional rear entry for other models.
• cazalea reveals a past collecting habit of acquiring multiple cars annually for about a decade, necessitating a rented 6-car garage to accommodate his significant collection, which included a 'bus' that proved to be a turning point.
• The discussion touches upon the rarity of certain models, such as a particular cousin of the Chevy Impala, which was uncommon even then and is practically extinct today.