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1967 Buick Riviera Converted to Experimental Electric Vehicle

Condition: Used
Make: Buick
Model: Riviera
Type: Coupe
Trim: Converted to Experimental Electric Vehicle
Year: 1967
Mileage: 80,000
Color: White
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Elburn, Illinois, United States
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Description of 1967 Buick Riviera
    • 1967 Buick Riviera converted to operate as an experimental electric vehicle
    • Project started in 1980 and licensed to operate on Illinois roads approximately 1982
    • The vehicle consists of the following:
    • 1967 Buick Riviera basic vehicle chassis and standard interior.
    • Custom designed electric drive motor, aving approximately 75 peak horsepower, sing one series wound 6 pole motor
      and one shunt wound 6 pole motor, nline tandem coupled with both motors in electrical series for 36 to 72 volt operation.
    • Modified trunk area to accept up to fourteen 6 volt lead acid storage batteries. Batteries are not included.
      Trunk lid to be open when charging to reduce hydrogen gas build up.
    • Cable Form brand pulse-width solid state controller to control the motor speed efficiently.
    • Fast acting, able operated cut-out switch to disconnect battery power source to motor controller if controller fails
    • Manual transmission with four forward speeds and one reverse speed to change motor load conditions
    • Instrument panel having five meters, lus indicators and selector switches.
      The original Buick instrument panel is complete but not used for the electric conversion.
    • Power assisted brakes, sing original vacuum booster system with vacuum supplied by an independent 12 volt pump.
    • Interior lighting, ead lights, ipers, rake lights, tc., owered by two independent lead acid batteries.
      Also, ome pilot control is fed by 12 volts.
    • Documentation and schematics for Cable Form controller. Original Buick 1967 manufacturer's service manual.
      Miscellaneous engineering documentation to help new owner.
    • Original Buick spare parts; radiator, ower steering, adio, isc. small parts too numerous to list.
    Note: Car is no longer running. This vehicle could be returned to it's original condition or upgraded using a modern engine and transmission with a rear wheel drive system.
    The body, rame and interior were restored and are in excellent condition. Mileage is an estimate. This would be a great parade car.

    Note: The buyer should have knowledge of electro-mechanical systems or have connections to people that can assist e.g. members of Electric Vehicle Associations or clubs.

    Put in a lithium ion battery and some electrical/mechanical modifications and you'll havea vehicle with extended range capacity over lead acid batteries.
    The basics are all there - you'll have as much fun as we did when we built this in the '80's.

    This car has been kept indoors or in a garage since 1980.

    Please contact us with any further questions.

    SHIPPING / HANDLING POLICY:

    Buyer is responsible for arranging shipping and for all costs associated with shipping. These costs are non-refundable. We are happy to work with you by providing weights and dimensions for determining your shipping cost. Use 60119 as the "Ship From" zip code. Please allow 2-3 business days for the car to be prepared for shipping after confirmation of payment is received.

    PAYMENT:

    We accept Paypal and cashier's checks as the only form of payment. All funds must clear before delivery.
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