OSOYOOS — An Osoyoos man has proved the best car in America is 100% from Canada.
J.F. Launier spent the last six years building the show-stopping car.
It was formerly a 1964 Buick Riviera, but now it’s known as Rivision.
Last weekend, Launier won the 2014 Ridler Award at Detroit’s Autorama.
Launier believes the Ridler is the most significant recognition any car builder can receive.
“That’s the competition you go to to prove you’re the best builder.”
Third time’s a charm for Launier.
He made it into the finals in 2008 and 2011. This year, he’s finally able to claim top prize.
To say the award is the result of blood, sweat and tears would be an understatement.
“I’ve been working on this car for 16 hours a day for 6 months straight,” he says.
When he finally arrived in Detroit, he used one word to describe himself: tired.
But now he’s energized and will continue to soup up the car so it can reach speeds of up to 200 MPH.
When he isn’t taking Revision to the race tracks, Launier plans to drive it for everyday activities.
“I’m going to pick up my daughter in it from school by the end of next week.”
Because as the owner of the best custom car on the planet, he’s proud to drive it.
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