Tom took his 11th annual trip to Los Angeles for the Grand National Roadster Show. Held at the Pomona Fairplex, it is considered the definitive expo of its type by enthusiasts world wide. This year marked the 72nd anniversary of the show, making it the longest running show in the country.
This is a 1963 Cadillac low rider.
A 1932 Ford, also referred to as a ‘deuce’. It is the most popular roadster style. A roadster is defined by folding cloth top and no roll up windows.
Also a deuce roadster but with the fenders intact. The previous roadster had the fenders removed to attain a different style and reduce its weight. There will be other examples of deuces since this year marked 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford and a large gathering was assigned their own area on the fairgrounds.
Is this a deuce? No, this is a 36 Ford coupe designed as an early style custom.
is this a deuce? Yes, you have caught on already!
A 1934 5 window coupe.
Another deuce roadster and it was the winner of the last show’s top award, America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR). Prize included a trophy and $10,000 (a very small portion of what it cost to build it).
So, can you guess what this is?
Two highly modified early Ford custom rods.
Also a deuce, but it is a sedan body model.
A 1934 Ford with extensive modifications.
We are now wandering into the 1932 special exhibition area. This is a a station wagon commonly known as a ‘woodie’, one of the rarest of all the body styles. It is desired by surfers world wide for transporting their surf boards.
Classic deuce roadster. Winner of the 2017 AMBR.
1950 Chevrolet woodie.
Front view of previously shown 1934 Ford 5 window.
Extreme low rider, 1963 Lincoln Continental.
1935 Ford panel delivery truck.
A deuce highboy 5 window coupe.
A collection of deuces from the So-Cal speed shop.
Can you guess what kind of car this is? A deuce!!!
Detail of 1955 Ford station wagon.
Same panel truck as above.
This years winner of AMBR Award, a 1935 Chevrolet.
1939 Ford custom sedan.
One more deuce.
One of Tom’s favorite 1932’s.
Historical custom car from 1951, the famed Hirohata Mercury, by Harris Kustoms.. It had just been sold at the Mecham auction in Florida the previous week for a record $1.9M.
1940 Cadillac with mild custom adjustments.
Overall view of the fairgrounds.
1940 Cadillac.
1934 Ford three window coupe.
Classic deuce sedan.
Guess what? You are right!!