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Topic starter
20/09/2026 10:47 pm
'66 Buick or Ford?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2, rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
20/09/2026 10:55 pm
John, ya gotta be kiddin me …. the RIVIERA !!! One of the most DDG styled automobiles to EVER come from GM. The ‘67 Eldo & Riviera are 2nd.
steve
This post was modified 3 weeks ago by Steve Jacobs
20/09/2026 11:04 pm
@100ford2003 Almost exactly what Steve said…only difference is I would have added one more exclamation point!
20/09/2026 11:05 pm
Ditto to the above
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
21/09/2026 12:55 am
Each of these is a real knockout style-wise as well as top V-8 performance in an American personal luxury automobile. Real stylish cruisers !
21/09/2026 1:52 am
Dayum you’ve great taste in automobile styling 👍 I find every line, crease and curve on the ‘66 Riviera to be perfect.
This post was modified 3 weeks ago 2 times by Steve Jacobs
21/09/2026 6:17 am
Both cars grew bigger and stronger from their earlier roots; especially the Riviera! I prefer the size of the T-Bird for daily driving but the styling of the Riv for specialty motoring. Going with the Riv as I would drive it for special occasions!
21/09/2026 7:26 am
The Riv for me too. I like the T-bird body, but I feel it deserved a sportier roofline. The formal roofline just somehow doesn't look appropriate for this car. JMHO though. 😊
21/09/2026 8:12 am
Riviera. After the 63/65 Rivieras success, the designers came up with one of the most beautiful Personal Luxury cars ever built IMO. I like the Thunderbird but love the Buick. Nice comparison John.
21/09/2026 8:52 am
Riviera please John but I do find the unnecessary increase in size rather disturbing.
21/09/2026 12:17 pm
I'm lonely today, went with the Thunderbird.
21/09/2026 1:02 pm
I like the Buick. I have a number of models of it 1/43. I do have a few DM models of the Birdie.
Topic starter
23/09/2026 8:13 am
Love both, but it's the Buick Riv that does it for me.
Gents, thanks for your replies.
John Bono
North Jersey
Steve Jacobs and Tony Perrone reacted
23/09/2026 11:09 am
The T-Bird styling faded big time for me after '63. The beautiful Riviera gets the easy win today.