• 1967 Buick Riviera converted to operate as an experimental electric vehicle
  • Project started in 1980 and licensed to operate on Illinois roads approximately 1982
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    1967 Buick Riviera Converted to Experimental Electric Vehicle

    1967 Buick Riviera for sale in Elburn, Illinois, United States

    Condition: Used
    Item location: Elburn, Illinois, United States
    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
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    Description for Buick Riviera 1967

      • 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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