{"product_id":"buick-riviera-1965-light-blue-met","title":"Buick Riviera 1965 Light Blue Metallic KK Scale 1:18","description":"\u003cblockquote class=\"vr-tldr\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1:18 scale model of the 1965 Buick Riviera by KK Scale, finished in Light Blue Metallic. The real car's signature clamshell headlights and Bill Mitchell-penned body lines are well-recognised in American personal luxury history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1965 Buick Riviera stands as a notable work from Bill Mitchell's tenure as GM design chief. The Riviera debuted in 1963 and received a facelift for 1965. KK Scale renders it here as a \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e scale model in Light Blue Metallic, a period-correct finish that suits the Riviera's long, chrome-trimmed body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-real-car\"\u003eA Personal Luxury Coupe Defined by Hidden Headlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1965 model introduced a unique clamshell mechanism: the quad headlights were moved into the leading edges of the front fenders, hidden behind clamshell doors that open to reveal them — a feature absent from the exposed-headlight 1963–1964 cars. Power came from a Buick Nailhead V8 in standard form, with an optional Wildcat V8 also available. The Super Turbine 400 automatic was the only transmission offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"production-and-colour\"\u003eOne Defining Shade of Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGM offered a range of metallic colour options that year, and soft metallic blues were popular choices on personal luxury cars, complementing the Riviera's fastback roofline and extensive chrome detailing. The Light Blue Metallic finish on this scale replica reflects the factory palette accurately, representing a colour that few surviving originals still carry in unrestored condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-scale-model\"\u003eKK Scale's 1:18 Interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKK Scale presents the 1965 Riviera in \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:18\u003c\/span\u003e — a format well suited to the car's long hood, sweeping flanks, and intricate grille. The Light Blue Metallic finish and chrome brightwork are consistent with KK Scale's approach to period-correct exterior reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KK SCALE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60351512904064,"sku":"KKDC181532","price":93.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8828\/7104\/files\/vroomi-kkdc181532-front34-v2.jpg?v=1794333553","url":"https:\/\/vroomimodels.com\/products\/buick-riviera-1965-light-blue-met","provider":"Vroomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}