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Five Cars Perfect For A Cheap Restomod (And Five That Definitely Aren’t)

July 28, 2019

Expensive: Buick Riviera

The Buick Riviera is a fantastic looking car. It was GM’s first crack at making a rival to the Thunderbird, and it paid off. The interior was luxurious, boasting bucket seats, optional leather trim, walnut inserts, optional tilt steering wheel, power windows, air conditioning, and more. Its performance was excellent too, hitting 60 in under eight seconds. Most importantly though, it looked incredible from the outside. Its long hood segues beautifully into the A Pillars, and its big mean grille and angular front end proves it means business.

Restomodding a Riviera would be a dream, and while not as crazy expensive as the Superbird, it certainly isn’t cheap. Finding a project car from the golden era of ’63-’65 for less than $10K is a task and a half. Many in solid condition sell for $25K and up. The good news is that parts aren’t too hard to come by, with some companies now selling reproduction parts. If you can stomach a fairly hefty initial investment, it may be worth considering a Riviera, but it’s not a great budget restomod.

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