Those Riv headlights just don't work, goodness they're just to garish and your eyes are drawn to them, to the detriment of the rest of the decent bodywork. Also, those taillights are just silly. That year of Corvette had beautiful taillights and the looks of this 'custom' is not enhanced by that silliness going on in the rear. Bodywork looks well down and is tasteful - the other stuff just doesn't work, as previous posters have commented - wheels/white letters? nope....
I think the front buick lights was an original idea and looks to be well done. Dont like the rear end treatment much. This has too many modern touches, needs to be more of a vintage look, (which would also ease people's minds by letting them know this custom was done back in the day before early corvettes became too valuable to cut up).
I'm guessing it was a rescued hulk, probably stolen and smashed up in front, that is why the Riviera lights were grafted on. They are an interesting idea, but there needed to be something massive in back to counterbalance the look. Like a vertical stabilizer from a C-111 Mercedes (http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3200.asp?id=11583), or some other tail fin or appendage, maybe graft on a set of 1960 Imperial tails and lights. But he didn't call me and ask for suggestions.The third light is just a waste of body work time.
It looks well maintained and probably a blast to drive, making sure to wave to all my fellow 'vette "owners". The fake soda pop in the first pic is more disturbing. Three thumbs up!
I've looked it over again and I still like it. The non-period parts are hurting it, and I don't like how it's being displayed with the hood and doors open. But I don't see what's so ugly about it. Corvettes are not sacred.
i still like it too, the wheels don't even bother me too bad. some different tires might be better. those bumper/tail lights look an awful lot like the 48 kaiser vagabons i've got for my merc.
I'm definitely NOT a concours kind of guy, well thought out customs are cool. The styling of a 57 Vettes is timeless, for good reason. If that car was mine, I'd take a sawzall to it within two minutes of arrival in my shop. FUGLY is the keyword here! LOL
I don't like it a bit. That said, hats off to the builder. That's a hell of a lot of work. Some real skills there. I'm sure the owner loves it.
Customs are a creation of an individuals idea. Not to my personal liking, but anyone who creates such a car..isn't about pleasing all of us. Skill was involved in carrying it out..I can appreciate that.
not a fan of the Riv headlights and the hood scoops, but i kind of do like the 56 ford parking light housings used as taillights, even the trunk scoop is not bad, i'd take out the third brake light, but its not terrible. Car definitely has potential to be cool...with a decent amount of work haha.
It's good to be different. If there's no change, the scene becomes stale! Although not my cup of tea, I appreciate the time and effort that's obviously gone into this car.
It sure doesn't work for me. Front end just looks out of proportion and the old fashion grille doesn't look right with ultra-modern headlights. I don't know, to each his own for sure.
I'd love to own it,...so I could un-customize it! sadly. that would be a major undertaking. The 56-57 bodystyle is my favorite and its painful to see one like this. To each his own I guess.
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