Lewis Hamilton, seven‑time Formula 1 champion, stepped into a hydraulically‑operated 1984 Buick Regal lowrider for a test drive on the streets of Los Angeles.
Inside the custom Buick Regal
The vehicle’s owner highlighted the two‑tone candy‑paint finish and the signature hydraulic suspension that lets the chassis drop at the press of a button. A simple activation of the switchbox sent one side of the car plunging toward the pavement, a feature Hamilton described as “nuts” after seeing it live.
Hydraulic surprise and driver reaction
After a brief tutorial on the hydraulic controls, Hamilton took the lowrider for a short spin, laughing at the sudden movement and noting how the experience differed from anything he’d seen on television. The F1 star returned the car with a grin, calling the ride “crazy” and “a lot of fun.”
Hamilton’s take on lowrider culture
Posting on Instagram, Hamilton expressed his desire to explore diverse automotive cultures and praised the community for preserving the lowrider lifestyle. He thanked the team for the introduction, emphasizing that the experience added a new chapter to his list of car‑culture encounters.
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