The Riviera was introduced on October 4, 1962, as a 1963 model, with the " Nailhead " V-8 as the only available engine, fitted with dual exhaust as standard equipment, and the turbine drive the only transmission, at a base price of $ 4, 333; typical delivered prices with options ran upwards of $ 5, 000.
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The diesel option adds more than $ 4, 000 to the package; the tested truck came through with a few more bits of equipment and options _ including a trifling $ 77 for Brilliant Pearl Blue paint ( Intimidation Blue is a better name for it ), which brought the delivered price to a whopping $ 33, 104 _ after deducting a $ 400 discount.
