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1965 Buick Riviera Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2026.

$49,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $45,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Buick Riviera
Generation
Riviera 1963 to 1965
Version
Riviera 1963 to 1965 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
494475H907279
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 44 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,938 to $36,438
Median$26,500
Sales behind it44Likely

From 44 sales of the Buick Riviera 1963 to 1965 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,938 and $36,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 Buick RivieraMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$75,000
1965 Buick RivieraMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$250,000
1965 Buick RivieraCars & Bids, July 20, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 20, 2026$16,250
1965 Buick Riviera HardtopMecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$65,000
1965 Buick RivieraMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$27,000
1965 Buick Riviera HardtopMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$39,000
1965 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2025$24,250
59-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Buick RivieraBring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$20,750