Lowriders appear odd to the uninitiated, there’s an emphasis on looks and showmanship beyond the point of practicality with over-the-top paint and stunning interiors. The sheer amount of work involved means few have been built in the UK; you need skill and an artistic eye. That’s where Maxime Xavier, who put together this Buick, has a distinct advantage given that she’s a talented artist and an airbrush expert.
“I’ve always been into cars,” explains Maxime, “my dad George Cox worked for Harold Radford Coachbuilders constructing Peter Sellers’ Minis and even did cars for royalty, meaning I got taken to motor shows and met people such as Pininfarina. Later when I made bronze sculptures, Dad made stands for me on his lathe. I was brought up around his workshop and the smell of oil. I’m very dyslexic, meaning school was difficult so I put my energies into art and a love of horses. I won an art competition when I was eight years old but I could never go to art college because,
