In 1985 I was driving down to Sedona Arizona in my 1969 (low-mile) Buick Skylark. I burned up the engine near Ludlow California (thermostat not opening all the way). Soon after I drove down and towed it back with the Eldorado. I completely rebuilt the Skylark 350, the Eldorados were not really suited for towing (as to the frame) but the car did well on this long trip. The 472 was effortless of the Sierra grades and in the deserts of California (Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital)
Cadillac Eldorado ad from 1970-- 500 Cubic Inch Engine-- Largest of any production car of the day.
Eldorado at Corvallis in Spring of 1987. 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
My Eldorado at Corvallis in Spring of '87 (under a cherry tree). 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
Spring of 1987 Corvallis Oregon-- two Cadillacs (my 1969 Fleetwood Eldorado and my grandfather's 1977 Coupe DeVille). 35mm Kodachrome 64 to Digital.
My grandfather took this one-- I never smiled much as I had orthodontic braces and was self-concious. (Mid-1980's) Corvallis Oregon
Cadillac Eldorado a timeless classic-- Columbia River Gorge-- Early 1980's. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Lava Butte Oregon-- 1969 Eldorado (Early 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Yakima Washington Christmas of 1981
Santiam Pass Oregon Cascades (Early 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Crossing the Siskiyou Summit-- Northern California (summer of 1985). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Cadillac Eldorado (Christmas of 1981) Yakima Washington. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Cadillac Eldorado-- California (Summer of 1985). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Prineville Oregon (Mid 1980's) Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital
Beached on the Oregon Coast-- (1981). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
McKenzie Pass-- Oregon Cascades (my Grandfather waits for me to finish my hike). Early 1980's. Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Lava Butte Central Oregon (Grandfather on a tour of Lava Land)
Lava Butte (south of Bend Oregon) 1981
When I first decided I wanted a Riviera I started looking for a 1965. I did find a Gran Sport at Kalama Washington. I didn't think the lady would wait for me to get financing-- but later she told me it was no problem. Missed out. I was not able to locate another '65 so found my '64. I also owned a parts car at one time but never really used much from it. My '64 had the 401, 4-barrel Carter Carburetor, highrise manifold, cornering lights, A/C, P.W., etc.
My 1964 Buick Riviera-- I completely restored this car including rebuilt engine. (Maryhill Mansion Columbia River Gorge about 1981) (Kodachrome 25 transparency to digital)
Interior of my Riviera before I restored it with new carpet and upholstery-- this classic had a/c, p/w, and rally wheel option.
1964 hood ornament 'R'. After I had the car repainted I did a tour of Central Oregon, this is the north side of Bend Oregon Highway 97
My Buick Riviera at Yakima Washington in about 1980. The Buick Special in the garage had been one of my cars as well-- but now belonged to my Aunt Betty (shown).
Spotted my dream GS at a car show at Forest Grove Oregon in about 1979. Shown is a 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport with 425 Engine and dual 4-barrel carburetors. The car was loaded with every option.
Taken at Dayton Washington in about 1980 (restored 1964 Buick Riviera 401) I wish I had better images of this car-- and that I wasn't rubbing my eye.
1964 Riviera showing factory 'rally wheel' and 'R' hood ornament northbound to Portland (about 1979).
Newport Oregon jaunt in 1964 Riviera (1980). Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
My 1964 Buick Riviera-- under the hood. I completely went through the engine and rebuilt it. The air cleaner was never correct on this car. (1979)
1964 Buick Riviera-- Corvallis Oregon (1979)
1964 Riviera repainted as seen in 1979
Drinking a milkshake and leaning on my Riviera in 1979.
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Picked up the 1969 Buick Skylark in 1985 at Corvallis Oregon. Although I bought it from the local Buick Cadillac dealer (Signer Motors) it had been traded in and was a one-owner car. The car had 39-thousand on it. The lady who had owned this Buick had lived in the Bay area and rode the trolley everywhere-- the car sat in a parking garage for years. The car was special ordered in Wisconsin and driven out west. No a/c--but did have power windows. Kept the car until 2001. (25 Kodachrome slide to digital)
1969 Buick Skylark completely restored. Although this car was low-mileage and needed very little-- mostly cosmetic. Kodachrome 25 Transparency to Digital. (1986)
Proud was the day I completely rebuilt this Buick 350 and dropped it into my Skylark. Milestone in my life. (July 1985).
Taken right after I completely went through this engine. 1969 Buick Skylark 350-- summer of 1985. Kodachrome 25 slide to digital
1969 Buick Skylark odometer after several years and a trip to Mojave Desert. (1986) Kodachrome 25 Slide to Digital
Taken from Kodachrome 25 slide-- 1969 Buick Skylark. Black interior and power windows-- black vinyl roof. The car was flawless with low miles. (1986)
1969 Buick Skylark-- mostly original with rebuilt engine, new black vinyl top, and rally wheels.
