While many love to call “hi-riser” any vintage car model from the 1970s and 1980s packing huge wheels and a slightly nose-up stance, there are always different shades to this customization subculture.

Introduced as an upscale option package for the Chevrolet Impala in 1965, the Caprice came into its own in 1966. Early models offered a variety of engine options, including the 425-horsepower 427, ...