Wow! That’s the best word to describe this truly breathless custom 1952 Buick Super Riviera which was built by award-wining customizer Rick Dore. “Breathless” is one of his massive portfolio creations. It has 350 cubic Chevy V8 which develops 350 HP. The wild horses are controlled via independent front suspension, live rear axle, 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and automatic transmission.
The bodywork is covered with removable Carson top which flows smoothly into rear deck. This custom Buick also has smoothly joined upper grille shell and headlamps, nosed and filled hood and Packard bullets incorporated into front bumper. The rear bumper is taken from 1956 Plymouth and it complements perfectly with 1951 Buick’s deck lid. Taillights are handmade. The bodywork is finished with blended House of Kolor black purple and lavender candy custom paint.
the interior features much of handmade components which make the car fit together perfectly. No wonder why this 1952 custom Buick Super Riviera is “Breathless” award wining project rated at about $75-125 K by rmauctions.com
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