My 65 Riviera project

[Charley Lillard]

Now for a 3000 mile test drive.

[Postsedan]

Mark does amazing work....but you already know this.

Please do not use your driveway for a burn out video with this one :)

What number does this make that Mark has built for you? 12?

Dan

[CC Rider]

Awesome Riv!

[Charley Lillard]

Mark kinda babysat this one while Matt at Sled Alley did all the fab work. Amazing talent.

[Billohio]

Absolutely stunning

[Charley Lillard]

ms_YsUTbOew

[markinnaples]

That's a work of art, nothing less.

[olredalert]

----WOW! Speechless. Love this one, Charley!......Bill S

[Xplantdad]

Been following along on Lat-G. Can't wait to see it after SEMA!
Have fun on the road tour!!:3gears:

[Charley Lillard]

Started with a nice orig paint car.

[Charley Lillard]

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[Crush]

How long did it take?

[Charley Lillard]

I bought it in Nov 2016 and shipped it probably some time after that.

[RPOLS3]

Wow

[Charley Lillard]

Engine is actually a custom built 427 with a LS9 blower. Made 700 hp at the wheels on 93 octane.

[KM265S]

Damn nice beater.

[Charley Lillard]

We actually took a Roadster Shop Full frame and welded the body to it after cutting the orig. floor out. I have 5" ground clearance but the top of the car is I think 47" high.

[Crush]

What shop did the car?

[Charley Lillard]

Sled Alley in Detroit.


http://sledalley.com/

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.sledalley.com/our-work.html

[ZLP955]

That is jaw-drop stunning, congrats Charley.

[Steve Shauger]

What an amazing build. A real work of art!

[L16pilot]

I've always loved the '65 Rivieras...a friend has a 65 GS and the syling inside and out was awesome. You've taken it to the next level and I really like how you left the original lines and character intact...absolutely timeless.

[Steve Shauger]

I've always loved the '65 Rivieras...a friend has a 65 GS and the syling inside and out was awesome. You've taken it to the next level and I really like how you left the original lines and character intact...absolutely timeless.


Yes those lines are perfection and timeless, and no need for improvement.

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/Wb7LpdWs/image.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Tenney]

That thing's just cool! & '65 Riv's looked custom, stock!

[Mr70]

Very nice.
Don't you dare run into your garage door with this one.

[396L78canuck]

Wow.amazing work.Areal piece of art!Always loved those Riviera's.One of GM's stunning designs.Bob

[Stefano]

Very Kool.

[COPO]

Certainly a work of art and extremely cool. Love to see it make a pass on your driveway.

[tom406]

Has Leno called for a feature yet? This is right up his alley as of late. Impressive build, Charley. Between building that and simultaneously restoring the big black 421 Pontiac, no one can accuse you of not putting your money where your mouth is😳.

[A12pilot]

How in the....what did....how....how.....???:hmmm::hmmm::dunno::dunno ::dunno:

All I can say is when I grow up I wanna be the dude that built that incredible, jaw dropping, rolling Rembrandt!!!

Fantastical!!!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

[dykstra]

How in the....what did....how....how.....???:hmmm::hmmm::dunno::dunno ::dunno:

All I can say is when I grow up I wanna be the dude that built that incredible, jaw dropping, rolling Rembrandt!!!

Fantastical!!!!:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Cheers:beers:
Dave

Rolling Rembrandt. That’s awesome! Dave, do you mind if I use that term? Lol

[A12pilot]

Absolutely! My contribution to the hobby is to flood the forums with as many SuperDaveisms as I can! :biggthumpup: And in the case of this beauty, its warranted!

Cheers
Dave

[Mr. Chevy]

What about Muscle Car Matisse??

Or Pedal Picasso???

Rich

[Motorhead848]

Looks like they made the 5 week deadline since hot August nights!!! Congratulations!! What a car!!!

[Charley Lillard]

Got the car together enough for a 2800 mile road test. What a fun car.

[Mr70]

Very nice.
Reminds me of the Green Hornets car.

[Canuck]

Righteous Riviera!

[Charley Lillard]

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[bashton]

This car does not exist unless we see it at MCACN.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member
www.mcacn.com

[Postsedan]

This car does not exist unless we see it at MCACN.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member
www.mcacn.com

I concur :)

Dan

[Charley Lillard]

Ok ok it is coming to MCACN.

[Postsedan]

Perfect :)

Dan

[Craig_Maiorana]

Got to see the car at SEMA in the Holley booth ... Slick machine for sure

[Stefano]

Awesome!

[cook_dw]

Amazing fab work. Very impressed.

[Xplantdad]

Cool pic from SEMA!

[markjohnson]

Saw it at MCACN and it was an absolutely incredible car. I loved the original, patina'd paint still on it!

[L78_Nova]

Beautifull Car... Dropped by a couple times to check it out at MCACN but unfortunately did not catch you there.
Gary

[mike1971]

This thing is killer! Can I have It Charley...��

[Charley Lillard]

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[dl7265]

Charlie,
I just saw your thread. Nice having another Buick at the show. Very tastefully done.

DL

[bergy]

So much of the beauty of the build is hidden when it sits on all fours. These builders make artistry and engineering flow so well together. Just a magnificent outcome. Couldn't be nicer!

[big gear head]

You need to show that thing on a lift so people can get a better idea of the craftsmanship that went into it. Or maybe a rotisserie. :grin:

[Charley Lillard]

Engine upgrade :grin:

[Xplantdad]

Tell us more....

[Charley Lillard]

......

[454_Malibu]

LS 9 to LS 11?

[Xplantdad]

......


Oooh, new seats!:grin:

[Charley Lillard]

Bruce I was counting on you to rotate the pic.

[Charley Lillard]

Doesn't everyone have a LS11 ?:3gears::grin:

[Xplantdad]

Bruce I was counting on you to rotate the pic.




Oh like this?

[olredalert]

----Love the buckets, Charley!......Bill S

[454_Malibu]

Doesn't everyone have a LS11 ?:3gears::grin:

My Bad,

[Charley Lillard]

GM doesn't make a LS 11 but since mine is pumped up I thought it would be fun. I'm sure I will get plenty of questions about it.

[Mr70]

You are now one louder...

KOO5S4vxi0o

[Charley Lillard]

LOL...Exactly

[Crush]

You are now one louder...

KOO5S4vxi0o

That is great!! Always another “level”!!

[Charley Lillard]

Matt when I'm not looking.....


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[John Brown]

It's really neat when you loop the video. Two tons of fun. 3gears.gif

[Charley Lillard]

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[luv2sixty9]

Bad A$$, I luv it!

[A12pilot]

Man........man...........man........I mean.......MAN!!!:eek2:

Freakin' Beeewwwwtiful! Really always dug those cars and thought they'd make good Cannonball Run, long highway cruisers. That's awesome!

Cheers
Dave

[Charley Lillard]

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[Charley Lillard]

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[Charley Lillard]

12.62@120 Even with 275 gears the tires just keep spinning. The guy in the Hellcat came up to me later as he didn't expect to get beaten by a old Riviera.

[Xplantdad]

12.62@120 Even with 275 gears the tires just keep spinning. The guy in the Hellcat came up to me later as he didn't expect to get beaten by a old Riviera.




That's cool as heck!:headbang:

[Billohio]

Thats great spanked the hell cat lol

[RPOLS3]

That's awesome

[Lee Stewart]

https://i.postimg.cc/13Vy5CvC/hh66.jpg (https://postimg.cc/pmvwsZbz)

The 20-Foot Stunner: Charley Lillard’s 1965 Riviera

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/the-20-foot-stunner-charley-lillards-1965-riviera/

[olredalert]

----Wow congrats, Charley! Very cool. The car as well as you deserve the press as the car is unbelievably cool.......Bill S

[Charley Lillard]

First time I saw that link. Too bad they don't post that Sled Ally built the car. Reads like Roadster shop did it.

[tom406]

They must have amended it-several references to Sled Alley as builder when I just read it.

[Charley Lillard]

Yes they amended it but it still reads like Roadster shop was also the builder. I told him the Roadster Shop sold me a chassis but never saw the car until after it was finished. "But after seeing what Roadster Shop accomplished with Charley Lillard’s 1965, well, my preferences may have been adjusted accordingly."

[60sStuff]

As my user name implies, I prefer an old automobile to look as close as possible to when it came off the assembly line.

BUT, this modified 65 Riviera is an exception.

Charlie, that is one bad ass car you have!

From the long front clip with Buick’s futuristic clamshell headlamps, the beautiful styled wheel openings at all corners lowered and stuffed with an awesome wheel selection. I’m hooked.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been drawn to the 60s cars back when they were new with their unique style. They still flip that switch when they are tastefully done as your car.

The cherry on top for me, is you preserved the Factory Paint.
From 20 feet I’m sure it looks fresh, but soon you detect the patina in that Arctic White from 54 years ago. I’m so glad this is the choice you made.

Thanks for sharing such a Cool Ride !

Chris.

[60sStuff]

A couple more rides from the 60s.

1965 Lamborghini 350 GT.
1965 Riva Aquarama, the King of all wooden boats.

It would be cool to see your 65 Riviera pulling a 65 Riva.

[A12pilot]

Man.... everything screams "class" on this. Breathtaking, all of it!

Cheers
Dave

[tom406]

This “20 foot stunner” article by Rob Fortier is now printed in the October 2019 Street Rodder magazine.