The sleek 1964 Buick Riviera is one step away from being blacked out to look like a mafia-approved car

With a crossover family in the U.S. that includes the Envista, Encore GX, Enclave, and Envision, some would say Buick is a shadow of its former self. And we can’t argue with that logic. With SUVs flying off the shelves these days, it’s no wonder most of the auto industry has decided to get serious about this game.

However, all is not lost when it comes to Buick, as while its modern portfolio may only include high-riders, you can always turn to the used car market for that perfect oldtimer that sits closer to the ground than any Buick currently in production. The sky is basically the limit for what you can buy, and the only real setback is your budget.

We suspect you may have a thing for the first-generation Buick Riviera. After all, you clicked on this story, which is about a 1964 copy, to learn more about it. So, we’ll start by telling you that it was completely restored at some point, which is why it looks pretty good for a vehicle that rolled off the assembly line sixty years ago, and that goes for all the parts.

The 1964 Buick Riviera you see here has a silver paint finish that looks extremely nice, although our ideal example would have a black look and traditional chrome accents. The interior is all black and “remains in excellent condition,” says the seller, revealing that this machine “comes with a rich history of ownership and restoration” which has been extensively documented.

Buick's original Riviera only had V8 power and automatic transmissions, so you already know this one has a V8 under the hood. It's the 425ci unit, which was offered alongside the 401 (6.6L) at the time. The 7.0-liter engine is paired with an automatic transmission, and there's no word on horsepower or torque, but we're probably looking at around 340 horsepower.

The listing also reveals that this 1964 Buick Riviera won the “Most Significant General Motors Car” award at the 1996 Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance. The seller states that “represents a notable example of Buick's tradition of luxury and innovation.“It has travelled 86,090 km (53,494 miles) and is looking for a new home.

This is the part where we mention Benjamins, because you’d need a lot of them to buy this old car. The listing from Garage Kept Motors is available here and lists an asking price of $57,900. That’s probably the only downside, as the aforementioned Rivi is quite expensive, so we think it’ll be a while before it changes hands. But would you buy it for nearly $60,000?