The silent world cousteau book 1953 buick riviera

All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of buick riviera 104. Seen here with a 4 year old professional frame off restoration and only 300 miles on the motor this beautiful 1953 buick riviera needs nothing to cruise on down the road. My car was restored about ten years ago by the previous owner, who did a few things that might offend the purist or the judge, but not me. During these trips he produced many books and films. Jan 18, 2020 research the 1998 buick riviera at cars. Cousteau describes his experiences very well, with some beautiful and lyrical descriptions of life in the silent world under the sea. These three videos silent world, world without sun, and voyage to the edge of the world of explorations from up to 60 years ago brought back such good memories.

The buick company has been in business since 1902 actually david dunbar buick had a company that affixed porcelain to cast iron. Buick riviera was the well thoughtout masterpiece of some of the best designers and engineers of its time. This is the reason this model is in this range franklin mint classic cars ot the sixties. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954. Beginning back in 1963, it was known as a personal luxury car which at the time truly stood for something. Check out this 1957 buick super riviera coupe 364ci v8 4barrel. This 53 street custom is unlike any other in its class. Find 1963 to 1965 buick rivieras for sale on oodle classifieds. Now the riviera is one most coveted cars of the 1960s. Cousteaus narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. Jul 01, 2004 cousteaus narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. Apr 08, 2008 if not quite as fanciful as the tbirds cabin, the rivieras interior was certainly the sportiest buick had offered since the the limitededition skylark convertibles of 19531954. She comes complete with a remote controlled rear air bag suspension system.

At the guild of automotive restorers, david grainger and his team save the worlds rarest classic vehicles. Jan 30, 2020 on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. It was the basis of the academy awardwinning documentary the silent world 1956. There is no singular book more worthy of my number one recommendation than jacques cousteaus timeless classic the silent world. The jacket is chipped at edges and corners, and has a tape repair at the top of the spine. New interior has been installed that ties to the exterior color with teal vinyl accents. The buick riviera is still fashionable at 50 the new york times. Jacques cousteau s the silent world is published on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. Buy this book if you are interested in scuba diving, sharks, shipwrecks, or adventure. With over 80k invested in this solid steel 1953 riviera she has a custom interior, automatic transmission, ice cold air conditioning and runs and drives like a dream. Instantly recognized as a design classic, the original riviera was motor trend magazines 1963 car of the year. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish is a 1953 book coauthored by captain jacquesyves cousteau and frederic dumas, and edited by james dugan.

In 1953, he published the silent world, written with frederic dumas, and began work on a film version of the book with director louis malle. The buick riviera was gms response to the popular ford thunderbird. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau goodreads. Its title derives from cousteaus 1953 book the silent world. Jul 19, 20 gorgeous restoration on 1966 buick riviera gs 425cid dual 4bbls, auto frame off restoration. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

Cousteau was such a pioneer, and the footage in these videos documenting firsttime observations and explorations is wonderful. Cousteau publishes the silent world while in the french navy, he and engineer emile gagnan invented the aqualung, the worlds first selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus scuba. Call future classics llc 7323708800 for price and info. Compare prices on buick riviera, read specifications and descriptions and see buick riviera images from our global listings. This book of road tests, model introductions, comparison tests, specification and performance data tells the story. The svelte 117inch wheelbase personal luxury coupe was a pet project of gm styling head william l. Ludwig prandtl 18751953 changed the direction of tunnel development in 1908. Find 1953 buick cars for sale on oodle classifieds. A new era of undersea exploration began in 1943 when the young fre. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published history. In 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953 buick introduced new grilles, fuller contours, power steering and an overheadvalve v8. Buicks super for 1953 is powered by a 170horsepower 90 valveinhead v8 engine of new design, hooked up to a new twin turbine dynaflow to give the ultimate in performance, smoothness and economy. On february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. This 53 will turn heads and get you all the attention youve ever wanted.

The buick riviera is a nameplate that was used for many decades by the buick company, lasting from 1963 through 1999 with a total production reaching 1,127,261. Buick has been silent about future use of the name. The book has a bump with small tear at top of front board. The silent world by captain j y cousteau frederic dumas. Its title derives from cousteau s 1953 book the silent world. Our search technology instantly finds buick riviera for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic cars. Le monde du silence is a 1956 french documentary film codirected by the famed french oceanographer jacques cousteau and a young louis malle.

The book has a bump with small tear at top of front bo. The result the 19631965 buick riviera was a styling milestone. It recounts his journey from naval officer to inventor of the most groundbreaking invention for underwater exploration the aqua lung prototype of the modern scuba. This is a good book which explored many of the technical aspects of diving, as well as giving a good explanation of the development of deepdiving techniques and underwater filming. This is the book which loosely inspired the movie the silent world by jy cousteau and louis malle, which won an oscar. The riviera name will forever be associated with buick. Creases the 1963 buick riviera came out in october 1962 and was a striking design departure for general motors.

The silent world, the golden fish, and world without sun, as well as many other top awards including the palme dor in 1956 at the cannes film festival. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This 1953 buick super riviera coupe has all the stunning classic looks of the 53 buick super and a hole lot more. Dec 03, 2000 for 1970 the new 455ci v8 became available but emissions regulations began to take their toll on performance.

The 425 cid v8 replaced the 401 as the standard engine. Jamesedition makes it easy to find buick riviera cars youre looking for, we feature buick riviera for sale by dealerships around the world. Complete with a remote controlled rear air bag suspension system. The distinctive buick styling is evidenced in the 1953 buick super riviera model 56r, one of the most popular models in the entire buick line. Now, national geographic presents a 50th anniversary edition of this remarkable book, allowing readers to once again travel under the sea with cousteau during the turbulent days of world war ii. The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If not quite as fanciful as the tbirds cabin, the rivieras interior was certainly the sportiest buick had offered since the the limitededition skylark convertibles of 19531954. Stated first edition of captain cousteaus first book, very good in a good dust jacket. There is 1 classic buick super riviera for sale today on. The 1971 riviera became even bigger with new styling and by the mid70s horsepower was much reduced. This second year edition of the buick riviera was virtually the same as the 63, except some trim and badge changes. The firstgeneration buick riviera is a classic in the true sense of the word. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1953 buick super model 56r and assess the current state of the classic car market.

Good book which explored many of the technical aspects of diving as well as giving a good explanation of the development of deepdiving techniques and underwater filming. I have a personal relationship with this model it was one of the first three franklin mints models in my collection, thanks to him i discovered. Its an excellent book, but i was hoping for a lot more photos of ocean life, so we will be looking for another book. The new buick riviera went on sale in october 1962. At the guild of automotive restorers, david grainger and his team save the world s rarest classic vehicles. Gorgeous restoration on 1966 buick riviera gs 425cid dual 4bbls, auto frame off restoration. Behold the 1964 buick riviera, a revelation in automotive design for its time. Although a french national, cousteau wrote the book in english. Its in santa monica canyon, just below the santa monica mountains and a block south of sunset boulevard.