My Riviera was a 1967 it has a 430cubic inch V8, that's 7046cc, which propelled it to 60mph in about 9 seconds and on to a top speed of around 130mph. 

It has now been replaced by a 98 Chevrolet Tahoe. For reasons I won't bore you with here. One day I would like to think that I will return to the fold. Meantime here it is:

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 As you can see its very red and its bigger than a small girl.

This picture shows the grille hiding the headlamps which appear from under the bonnet when switched on, and the windscreen wipers which have an outward from centre sweep.

  You can appreciate the low wide stance of the Riviera, which aids ride & handling, in this one.

  Luxurious interior features most things you would want on a modern car, like:-Air conditioning, Electric windows, Electric seats, Remote door mirror, Remote boot opening, Electric  aerial, Central locking. It still goes quite well, on private land obviously (See speedo picture below).

Mick Boot Mechanic

My Riviera, along with all the other cars I've owned, has been maintained and repaired when necessary, by probably the best American car mechanic around, Mick Boot. If your car is in need of some expert help, why not try him?

You can find him at:   35 Cliveland St, Newtown, Birmingham. Phone; 0121359 6456

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