Adam Bernard went from a Mini to “maxi” comfort and curb appeal with his ’63 Riviera.
“I’ve had a 1972 Mini for 25 years but it was always more of an urban runabout–and I wanted a design icon for long-distance driving. I found this almost original (repainted once in the original Arctic White) first-year Riviera about an hour from home in 2010 with 94,000 miles and have been enjoying it ever since (now at about 110,000 miles). The interior is showing a bit of wear, but I did have the original radio rebuilt the A/C which still blows cold, and if you look closely you’ll see the optional flip-down purse hook right next to the glovebox. Although wood trim was not offered in 1963, one of the previous owners added a suitably tasteful kit sometime in the past. Alas, the vacuum-operated cruise control no longer engages–but dig those aircraft-inspired slider controls!”
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