What’s in a Name?
by Bob Wannall #3069, President, Board of Trustees
Maybe it’s just me, but there seem to be a lot of Riviera
owners who name their cars. Is this a new trend? Have Riviera drivers always
given names to their cars? Am I just catching on to this? Is this a sensitive
matter not spoken of in polite company?
Perhaps you have bestowed a name on your Riviera or considering doing so.
But how to find the right name for that wonder in your garage. What might
that name be? Zeke? Tiffany? Hieronymus? Ned, in honor of Mr. Nickels?
I read of a service that, for a mere $10,000, helps choose a name for your
human baby. They may extend their service to cars. For ten grand, I certainly
would. But if your bank account (the one you dubbed “Riviera Mad Money,”
which is also an appropriate name) is a little slack just now, the internet offers
numerous sites with naming ideas, and at no cost.
You may want to pull a name from the Riviera’s storied past, or that reflects the
car’s characteristic that you find most endearing. Fleetfoot. Flint City Bomber.
Beauty. Ethyl. Thirsty. How about your car’s history? My ’64 was purchased new
by my father, so I call it “George.” Parked next to it is a 1982 convertible, dubbed
“Vera” because my mother liked convertibles. And George.
Go ahead. Give your Riv a name. It helps make it truly yours—a reflection of
your affection for Buick’s best.
The Back Cover
By Ray Knott #1, Director/Editor
ray@rivowners.org
Have you ever noticed that on the back cover of every
Riview is a full 8x11-inch size photo in a side view? That
is not by accident—it is done with a purpose.
Initially it enables us to share a large full-size photo of different generations
without the addition of titles or announcements as seen on the front cover.
We purposely select a variety of models available from the photos included
in the showcases we receive.
Similar photos appeared on the wall calendars we printed from 2012-2014.
Since the introduction of iPhones and Apple watches, not everyone relies
on a wall calendar, and we didn’t sell enough to cover costs. But there are
some of you who still hang a wall calendar you received from the gas station, bank, or local pharmacy each year. To improve the appearance of the
calendar, just hang a Riview over their photo. Having holes punched in the
Riview makes that easy to do.
For those who hang car photos in their office or garage, what better than
to frame your favorite rear cover. The owner of my local auto supply store
liked the rear covers so much he had them framed to decorate his store.
Don’t miss the opportunity to continue to enjoy these photos long after
the issue is replaced.