Worlds Best Hot Rod

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1964 Buick Riviera custom wins 2014 Ridler award

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The best hot rod in America is Canadian.

A 1964 Buick Rivera built by J.F. Launier, owner of JF Kustoms in Osoyoos, British Columbia, has won the coveted Ridler Award at this year’s Detroit Autorama car show custom car show.

The vehicle, named Rivision, is a ‘64 Riv modified with the boattail style of the 1970’s version of the model.

Front fender vents, a deep chin spoiler, lowered suspension, bright yellow paint and tons of original chrome enhance the donor car’s sleek and unique style.

Under its vented hood sits a modern, 6.2-liter Chevrolet V8 with 850 horsepower courtesy of twin-turbochargers mounted way back in the rear of the car, with dual exhausts exiting between the tail lights.

Rivision is the first Canadian car to win the award since 1987, but it won’t be parked in some museum to collect dust anytime soon.

According to The Province, Launier plans to put all that power to good use and see if the car can hit 200 mph.

1964 Buick Riviera custom wins 2014 Ridler award | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/03/11/164-buick-riviera-custom-wins-2014-ridler-award/?intcmp=features)

[Shrike6]

I really like the '65 Riviera, just not so tarted up and clownish.

[ApexOversteer]

I see Ronald McDonald found a replacement for the Viper that Chrysler made him take to the crusher.

[onedef92]

That joker's gotta' serious front fascia!

[8Up]

It looks like a life sized Matchbox car. too bad it will never see the street again and will end up in a private collection getting dusty.

[DukeAllen]

Ummm...no. Pass. Too toy-like. Needs dirt on the tires with some tread worn off. Maybe a spot worn in the seat from time spent showing off.

[Kerrmudgeon]

VERY COOL!, and.....very bright! :rofl:

:canada:

But I doubt there's any way you could push that brick through the air to a speed of 200mph. :willy:

[DJ_Critterus]

All it's missing is 24" rims....

[Bucwheat]

Lots of work done to that puppy.

[DukeAllen]

Lots of work done to that puppy.

That's why it's a dog.:leaving:

[Jeff '79]

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Grey Ghost]

All the old judges must have died off. That thing looks like a bag-o-dicks.

[Steve Austin]

I really like the '65 Riviera, just not so tarted up and clownish.

I see Ronald McDonald found a replacement for the Viper that Chrysler made him take to the crusher.

All the old judges must have died off. That thing looks like a bag-o-dicks.

:iagree: With all of the above. The eye of the beholder, and all that, I guess.

[markids77]

It is Pontiac Aztek ugly. And as weird. I am certain the workmanship is perfect, but the concept is so Mattel that I want to hurl when I look at it.