Buick

245 Buick Riviera

June 1964 - 1968

• Pale blue with spoked or (rare) cast wheels

• Gold with spoked or cast wheels

• Metallic blue with spoked or cast wheels

• Metallic turquoise blue with cast wheels

This was another of Corgi's models with the lovely Trans-o-lite lights. In this model they are not only at the front but another set lights up the rear lights too.

It was available initially in a solid pale blue colour and then metallic gold and shades of metallic blue. Most models have wire wheels but some later ones have cast spoke effect wheels. Cast wheels are usually only found on the metallic blue and later metallic turquoise blue models but are known on both the gold and pale blue editions. These are, however, very scarce, particularly on the pale blue.

A factory sample with darker blue metallic paint and gold bumpers and grille is also known. There may also be a gold edition sample with gold chromework.

There are two types of tow hook; one with a button and an earlier type has a sort of grab hook.

The Buick also features in Gift Set 31, The Riviera Gift Set, towing a trailer with Dolphin boat and a water skier.