Rescuing a Forgotten 1967 Buick Riviera! Full Restoration Begins (Riviera Revival #1)

We just saved a forgotten 1967 Buick Riviera — and the restoration begins now! In this first episode of The Riviera Revival, we reveal the car’s true condition before transforming this once race-tuned Riviera back into a whisper-quiet luxury cruiser. 🔔 Subscribe now to follow The Riviera Revival — and watch our 1967 Buick Riviera transform from race-ready to timeless luxury, one episode at a time. The 1967 Buick Riviera is a true American classic — sleek lines, hidden headlights, and bold mid-century design. Through this Riviera Revival series, we’ll bring it back to its former glory, turning this spirited racer into a refined luxury cruiser, step by step. In Episode 1, we walk you around the car, highlight what needs attention, and share our full restoration game plan — from the 430 engine swap to suspension work, interior upgrades, and chrome trim details. More than a car project — this is a father-and-son journey to preserve history and revive a forgotten legend. 0:00 Meet the 1967 Buick Riviera 1:27 Walk-around & work to be done 3:36 Center console upgrade preview 4:03 Exhaust system overview 4:25 Bent front wheels 5:43 Engine comparison: current vs new 6:05 Wiring & engine bay issues 6:25 Air conditioning review 7:10 Parts restoration 7:28 Meet the Half-Assed Team 8:15 What’s coming next 8:56 Future vision 🔔 Subscribe now to follow The Riviera Revival — and watch our 1967 Buick Riviera transform from race-ready to timeless luxury, one episode at a time. 👍 Like this video if you love classic cars, and comment below with your favorite Riviera memory! ⚠️ Links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you buy through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel, thanks! 📏 Tools featured in this episode: Dial Indicators ➡️ https://amzn.to/4m6rBg4 ☕ Grab your Half-Assed Restoration Mug, T Shirt and much more here: ➡️ https://half-assed-restorations.print... #BuickRiviera #Buick430 #ClassicCarRestoration #automobile