Sale Details

CHASSIS
The factory frame was modified for driveshaft clearance, and the original steering and spindles were kept in place, but SSBC disc brake were added to the front and rear. The suspension includes an Air Ride Technologies Intelliride airbag system with bags in front and ShockWaves in back.
DRIVETRAIN
Initially, Dennis was thinking about a larger engine, possibly an EFI small-block, but ultimately chose a Nailhead because of its classic looks and the fact that it's a Buick. Luckily, there happened to be an ideal donor engine right under the hood of Riviera. The 425ci engine wears an Offenhauser intake and dual four barrels, along with finned aluminum valve covers and air cleaner. Custom headers funnel exhaust to a pair of Flowmaster Xcel mufflers. A custom adapter hooks the engine to a Chevy 700-R4, which spins a custom two-piece driveshaft. A narrowed Ford 9-inch rear was packed with 3.73 gears and a Posi.
WHEELS & TIRES
The 18-inch wheels are proportionally perfect for a car this long, show off the big disc brakes, and are the primary exterior components distinguishing the car from a stock appearance. The contemporary five-spokes are alloy Cruzers from Wheel Vintiques, with three-spoke knockoffs covering the lug nuts. Radial tires are Pirellis.
BODY & PAINT
If you're gonna paint a car this big this black, you'd better have it laser straight before you start shooting. The New Mexico desert climate probably helped keep the body fairly rust free, but 40 years worth of driving required a little attention to bring the body back to brand-new condition. Hot Rods & Custom Stuff shaved the emblems and door lock, but retained the rest of the trim, and covered the car with mirror-perfect coats of PPG black. While they were at it, they fabricated some custom horizontal trim for the taillights.
INTERIOR
Elegance continues into the interior of the Riviera, where the original seats were stripped of the factory vinyl and covered in red leather (inspired by Taylor Lee) by the guys at Hot Rods & Custom Stuff. Randy Clark modified the tilting armrest between the rear buckets with a padded insert and added three sets of seatbelts so all the Lee kids can buckle up in the back. Engine-turned panel inserts were installed in the factory dash, along with vents for the Vintage Air A/C system. Dennis chose a Grant three-spoke steering wheel (inspired by Grant Lee), which matches the wood grain door panel inserts. Those inserts were dressed up with some subtle stripped flames (inspired by Garrett Lee).”

Terms of sale: Recently completed-now for sale. Contact Don at 619.804.8033 or John at 760.402.0128.
Asking price is $72,900.00.

You can see a multitude of pictures by going to www.DreamRodLocator.com or looking at the new Meguiar’s 2009 Catalogue (cover, plus pages 2-3, OR click http://www.meguiars.com/catalog/2009_Retail_Catalog.pdf ) for a full-set of photos. Or, Rod and Custom issue December 2006 for more information and photos.

For other famous/historic cars see following 4 links:

1.The famous 1952 original The Black Widow at: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/blackwidow/index.html

2.Chip Foose TV Show “Overhaulin’” Model A at: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/foosecar

3.Big John Mazmania/JR Thompson original AA/GS gasser from the 60’s at: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/jrthompson/

4.Doug Thorley the originator of “Doug’s Headers” early funny car “Chevy 2 Much” for sale at: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/dougthorley