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marinerainbow · 7 months

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@wicked1will0sparkles I know you suggested Grimhilde could be the Jessica to Poppy's Roger in an AU (and I'm definitely writing something for that!), but imagine if it was Shiny who got to be the Jessica of the relationship (I say that like she isn't already XD)

I'm thinking that maybe the weasels are looking into some case that the girls are somehow related to. Maybe Shiny is the one being convicted of murder after having to 'deal' with a particularly nasty patron from the club, and Poppy is trying to prove her innocence. And they get separated, just like Roger and Jessica did, while they're both trying to figure everything out, too; Shiny taking matters into her own hands, and Poppy teaming up with the people she thinks can help.

Also, just- in general, I can definitely see Popshine in Roger's and Jessica's scenes. Shiny explaining that Poppy makes her laugh. Poppy defending Shiny and finally losing her patience before getting hit by bricks. Poppy writing Shiny a love letter!!! I had to try re-writing some of the scenes with them XD

Warnings for some cursing. And murder mention.

Poppy watched from the side of the van as the weasels entered the building, worry written across her face as her fingers dug into her palms despite all the guns and knives the Toon Patrol carried with them. She definitely didn't want to be anywhere near whatever was going to happen to the guy they were after, the one who was supposedly behind Shiny's framing, but being out here on her own acting as a 'look out' didn't sit right, either.

What if Shiny was in there? How could she stay out here while the man who hurt the woman she loved was in there? She couldn't just stand here doing nothing!

'Deep breathes, Poppy.' The rabbit kept reminding herself, taking in the shaky breaths that didn't at all help her anxiety and brimming anger right now, 'They need a look out. You have to help them now... We're just one step closer to proving Shiny isn't a killer. Just focus on that...'

Inhale... Exhale... Inhale... Exhale... Stay calm. Stay rational. beep the horn twice if you see or hear anything. That was all she had to do. She couldn't flake now-

WHACK!

Everything went black for the horror toon, and her unconscious body would have fallen onto the concrete ground. If it weren't for the one responsible for her concussion catching her in her arms.

"I'm sorry, baby!" Shiny whispered, feeling her heart ache for her honey bunny as she carried her body to the red convertible parked around the corner, just out of sight from anybody who might peak outside the windows- which was a good thing, considering the commotion Shiny could hear from the building. She didn't need a stray bullet to hit Poppy, "I promise I'll make it up to you when this is all over."

After securing Poppy in the trunk of her car, the soft look in the performer's eyes turned merciless before she set her sights on the complex where that bastard was. It was high time to clean up this mess.

"Come on!"

It wasn't everyday that Smartass took orders from anyone, or let his patrol do the same. But it seemed like tonight was an exception as they all followed her out of the alley, no questions asked.

They all turned a corner, but came to a sudden stop. Shiny's eyes somehow grew wider and flashed a lime green when she saw the state of her wrecked car. Or rather, the fact that her trunk was open and empty, "Poppy? Fuck, where'd she go!?"

"Poppy?" The pink suited weasel repeated, looking at Shiny incredulously as she looked around her car in a panic, as if the rabbit in question was somehow hiding in the rubble, "That dame ran on us back at-"

"No, she didn't!" Shiny whirled around with an even meaner look on her face than before, causing Stupid to step back nervously while Psycho decided to take a sniff around the wreck. She was this close to popping that shrimp a new one, "I was keeping her in the trunk to keep her safe!"

...

"Keep her safe??"

Shiny narrowed her eyes at the smoker before huffing and looking away. She didn't have time to argue about her lack of options. Not with Poppy and the real murderer on the streets, "We ain't getting anywhere in my car. Where's your guys'?"

"Oh! It's gone!"

"WHAT!?" Whipping their heads towards the direction that Stupid was pointing, everyone could see that their van was not only stolen, but the street looked like an utter mess. More so than usual. Like someone was driving like a maniac. Or an idiot. Psycho cackled, finding this situation utterly hilarious for reasons mostly unknown, while Wheezy pulled out a few new smokes with a shaky hand. Greasy groaned and muttered some spanish curses to himself, and the proud smile on Stupid's face melted when he saw his boss' ear twitch, "... SON OF A!-"

"Calm down, Smartass. It looks like it was just Poppy." Shiny, slightly calmer now with her theory, sighed as she glanced to Psycho. To which the loon nodded as he recovered from his laughing fit; either that nose of his was somehow able to conclude this, or he just agreed with her theory. Either way, Shiny was willing to take it, "Pops isn't the best driver. She must be at her wits end if she's stealing."

"THAT'S SUPPOSED 'TA MAKE ME FEEL BETTER HOW!?"

"Mierda. You could say she's a better lover than a driver." Greasy, of course, couldn't stop himself from stepping beside the dancer and making such a comment. Though the lack of a perverse grin on his mug and the more sarcastic tone in his voice showed he was getting just as frustrated as his team was. And was the only reason Shiny only rolled her eyes at him as opposed to sending him a death glare.

"Better than you could possibly be, I assure you."

Apparently though, Greasy wasn't upset enough not to let out an offended huff and look down at the lady weasel incredulously, "I'll admit, senora, she's a cute one. But what could make you say such a thing?!" Was that rabbit not as innocent as she looked?? Oh, he was gonna have to get her secrets when this was all over... It could be part of her payment to all of them for doing this damn job.

For the first time that evening, Shiny's lips quirked up in a small but loving smile before she sighed and crossed her arms. Not at all bothered by Greasy's disbelief as she looked at him straight in the eye, "She makes me smile. That's what."

"Tie 'em up! We'll handle 'em later."

Despite Shiny's resistance and Poppy's attempt at a rescue- bursting into the building with the tommy gun she had found in the weasels' van, before getting yet another smack to the head- the two women were forced back to back and bound together. It was that God forsaken proof toon rope too, so neither of them could try to pull any toony tricks up their sleeves to get out of this bind.

Shiny snarled and even tried snapping her teeth at some of the goons, especially at the ones who seemed to enjoy subduing them a bit too much. That didn't stop them, of course, and Poppy's pleading of them to back off of the weasel was only met with mockery. But it wasn't taken any further than that, fortunately. And the two were left alone when the brutes walked away.

Poppy tried to control her fearful trembling. She knew that Shiny was terrified as well, even if she tried to hide it; she had to put on a brave face now while their fate was looking grim. Despite her efforts, though, the only thing that managed to calm her enough was when Shiny's fingers intertwined with her own, "It'll be ok, baby. We still have each other."

Poppy looked over her shoulder to face Shiny as best as she could, her brown eyes filled with dread and heart sinking for her lover. How could Shiny still remain calm and comfort her during this time? Why did any of this have to happen? Why... Why wasn't she able to save the woman she loved? "Shiny... I... I'm so sor-"

"Shh. Don't focus on that." Shiny insisted softly, regarding Poppy with the warmth and care she had just for the rabbit. Though she knew that Poppy must be able to see her own fear as well, and squeezed the rabbits paw lightly for both of their comfort, "... I'll be honest with you, Poppy. I'm not sure how we'll get out of this one. So we can't waste time with unnecessary apologies."

Her ears pinned back at the reminder, but she didn't try to finish her sentence. Shiny was right. She didn't want to spend their possible final minutes in self-pity. Right now, she just needed to take a deep breath, and she had to focus on Shiny now, "I'm sor- I mean... I-I love you. Shiny. You're truly the most amazing woman I've ever met. I mean it." There was no possible way to tell Shiny the depth of her love for her. Not in the small time frame they had at least. But this was a good start, at least.

However, instead of returning the 'I love you', Shiny just raised a single brow down at her, "Hm. That's funny."

"What's funny?"

"You just told me you've never looked in the mirror before, though I swear I've seen you do it every morning."

God. Even after everything, even despite the grim reaper knocking on their door, Shiny still had the time to make her heart sing and illicit laughter from her. Of course, it didn't make her completely forget their situation, but it was enough to get Poppy to look up into her eyes adoringly and let the rest of the world fade away, "How are you so charming and lovely all the time?"

"'Cause I've got the right gal, darling." Shiny's heart felt like it was melting, witnessing the pure joy and love Poppy had for her right now. It always did. But right now, it felt even more impactful than the first time Cupids arrow struck her. Thank God weasels were drawn with long necks; she still had to crane her head back, but it was worth it to be able to plant a kiss on Poppy's temple and hear her happy squeak, "You ready to find out what's on the other side for toons?"

Shiny already knew what Poppys answer was gonna be. Even with the serene look on her honey bunny's face, "No."

At that, Shiny let out a small, dry chuckle. She found no humor, nor was she trying to be sarcastic. It was just all she could do at this point while Poppy held tightly onto her paw. It was all either of them could do now, "Me neither."

This is all I've got. I wanted to write more scenes, but I couldn't figure out how to write them! (I STILL don't know what the major plot happening behind the scenes in this AU is or why Shiny was framed. How could I write the scenes that involved all the exposition or Doom?? 😅) but these were still fun to write! ^^

#i wasnt sure to tag you or not. I remember you said you wanted to be tagged in Popshine #but i didnt want to dusturb you either #just let me know if you want me to remive your tag- and of course don't feel obligated to respond if you dont want to ^^#my own writing #scene rewrite #ships #OC x OC #Popshine #my own oc's #Poppy #Shiny Weasel #Toon Patrol #WFRR #who framed roger rabbit #disney #disney villains #fun fact! today i learned that convertables were made in 1910 #and Plymouth offered convertable cars in 1939 #I can now give Shiny a convertible while being historically accurate! :D #decided to combine the 'he makes me laugh' and the 'you better believe it buster' scenes #since i couldnt figure out how to write them all driving through the tunnel #i feel bad for giving the boys barely any writing- but this is a Poppy and Shiny focused post so i dont feel that bad XD

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itsworn · 5 years

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On the Scene at the 2018 Mooneyes Xmas Party—Back on Track in a Big Way

All right, so we fibbed about the future of Mooneyes’ Xmas Party, as related in our web report a year ago (Mooneyes Xmas Party 2017: An Epic Going-Away Bash). Oh, it wasn’t intentional. The consensus was that the venue, Irwindale Speedway, was soon going to close, but a miracle happened. By the end of 2017, word got out: The show’s home would remain open for at least another couple of seasons.

The crowd responded en masse to the excellent news, with close to 1,500 cars and bikes taking over the site in early December. Mooneyes’ Chico Kodama relayed to us that the get-together proved to be one of the largest to date, including double the number of motorcycles. “T-shirt weather” might have helped. The annual meet offers a most interesting selection of rides, from low-budget mild customs to vintage vans and plenty of lowriders, although it should be said that traditional hot rods represent only a fairly small portion of the entries.

A member of the Odd Squad Car Club, Adrian Nasif put his Model T gow job to the test over the eighth-mile track, posting mid to high 11-second e.t.’s. His roadster was part of a contingent of four-cylinder hot rod entries.

Besides the cars on display, visitors enjoyed a massive vendor area and a great turnout of racecars. Most took part in grudge races, though a special class welcomed A/FX vehicles under the watchful eye of Melissa and Dave Franklin of American Nostalgia West. The group has been involved with the event for eight years, with spectators loving the 1960s muscle cars’ wheels-up antics. “When we race, our intention is to take spectators back in time,” says Melissa.

The Mooneyes team already plans on having its Xmas Party in 2019; it is expected to take place on the second Saturday of December.

If you were late to show up for the Mooneyes Xmas Party, you truly had to battle to find a parking spot in the car show, which was packed with close to 1,500 vehicles. In the background is Irwindale’s oval track, converted to a parking lot for the occasion.

A handful of four-banger fans competed together in an unofficial class. The group included Clark Crump (president of the 4 Ever 4 Cylinder Club) and his 1930 Model A, while the Model T behind belongs to Dave Fowles.

Few will recognize this vehicle, a now rare REO Speed Wagon whose origins can be traced back to the 1910s. Bob O’Neal converted his 1948 model into a street/strip contender, running a small-block Chevy. Yes, the rock band Reo Speedwagon took its name from the truck.

The Cacklefest involved a handful of well-known drag cars, such as the Ratican, Jackson & Stearns Fiat Topolino that began its track antics in 1958. By 1961, it crossed the quarter-mile finish line in the mid 9s at 157 mph. The supercharged 430ci Oldsmobile V8 sounds fantastic.

These distinctive headlights identify this Willys as a 1939 model. Owner Aaron Bedrosian runs e.t.’s in the 12.30-second range, though he has covered thousands of reliable road miles in it as well. Don’t tell anybody, but under the hood hides a modern 372ci/6.1L Hemi engine that delivers about 425 hp.

We always enjoy the sight of Larry Fator’s mean 1946 Chevy, which he purchased as a roller for $550 in 1969. The nose-high gasser features desirable magnesium Halibrand rims and a 396ci Chevy V8, hooked to a Muncie four-speed. A 1957 Pontiac supplied the rearend.

Paul Soliz’s High & Mighty 1950 Plymouth graced the cover of HOT ROD DELUXE in May 2018. The 10.60-second quarter-miler relies on a 427ci big-block Chevy topped with dual Holley 660-cfm carbs.

Paul Soliz also brought his cool, 396-powered Nova to the Mooneyes show, and parked it next to another Deluxe cover car, Sebastian Rey’s 1962 Studebaker Lark (“Blue Bird,” May 2017; hotrod.com/articles/this-historic-1962-studebaker-lark-gasser-was-a-different-kind-of-fatherson-project/).

The 1962 Dodge Dart has been great A/FX material, as demonstrated by Robert Munoa’s coupe, which is equipped with a 413ci engine. Munoa has had it for more than two decades and based his exercise on a rust-free original car, dressed in its original paint.

American Nostalgia West supported the event in large numbers. Here is John Harris’ 1963 Dodge 330 “long roof” originally from Canada, now motivated by a 440ci Hemi V8. Harris is the fifth owner of the wagon, which has been raced since it came out of the factory.

A Thunderbolt clone, Dale Schroeder’s 1964 Ford Fairlane started life as a lowly six-cylinder model with an automatic transmission. A much more potent 503ci Ford engine makes it a lot more competitive today.

Tom Tucker has owned his 427ci FE-powered, Hilborn-injected 1957 Ranchero since 1962! This is a true piece of SoCal drag racing history, having hit most of the local tracks (think Fontana Drag City, Lions, Orange County International Raceway, Irwindale …) since 1964, when it was removed from street life. Friend Dale Snoke (right) looks on.

“Hemi” claims the license plate on Chris O’Donnell’s 1965 Dodge. And indeed, under that massive scoop lurks a 578ci engine. With sub-6-second e.t.’s, his Coronet is one of the most competitive in the A/FX class, which gathered about 20 entries at Irwindale.

David Budgett took a basic 1970 Ford Mustang and morphed it into a competitive dragstrip contender. Fast Eddie’s Race Cars did most of the chassis work, while power comes from a 460ci motor stroked to 567 inches.

Check out the sinister appearance of Ray Dunham’s ’33 roadster, featuring deep black paint and matching wire wheels, enhanced by a Du Vall windscreen. Lack of hood sides allowed passersby to check out the 350ci Chevy fed by a trio of Edelbrock 94 carbs.

The team of Bisordi Sic Rides hung out at the show with this traditionally styled 1940 Mercury. On the front bumper, notice the plaque reading “Kustom’s Los Angeles,” a club founded by George Barris as his business began to boom in the 1950s.

Any 1946 Ford coupe can easily straddle the hot rod and custom worlds, as exemplified by Robert Alaniz’s Deluxe. The “mild” treatment includes Olds Fiesta hubcaps, along with a pair of Cherry Bombs exiting just behind the doors.

With its large windows, the ’51 Kaiser differed greatly from the rest of American car production. Yet the coupe can still transform into a pleasing custom, and a chopped top won’t hurt the lines, either. Chris Gomez owns this example, painted by Fabian Valdez at Vintage Hammer Garage.

Lance Smith owns Huntington Cars, a shop based in San Diego that specializes in Trans-Am and other V8 circuit racers. But he also knows how to appreciate vintage gassers, such as his ’55 Chevy 210, a genuine 1960s survivor recently brought back to life.

This one is for the fans of motorcycles and vans. A Ukrainian artist known as Irene Airbrush did an impressive job with Moreland Choppers’ 1976 Chevy hauler, covering the sides with artwork created in tribute to the late David Mann. His art appeared for more than three decades in the pages of Easyriders magazine.

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eddiejpoplar · 6 years

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Eight Cars Not to Miss at the Concours d’Elegance of America

DETROIT, Michigan – Like the Pebble Beach Concours and many others of its ilk, the Concours d’Elegance of America July 27-29 in Plymouth, Michigan, is a celebration of art and fashion as well as classic cars. Unlike many of those others, this one offers enthusiasts a wide array of cars from different eras, countries, and styles.

This year, the Concours d’Elegance of America offered us a preview of this, its 40th show, to be held at the Inn at St. John’s, in Plymouth, on the campus of the College for Creative Studies. This year’s displays include a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Porsche marque, with appearances from several significant Porsche race cars, as well as drivers Vic Elford, Brian Redman, and Hurley Haywood.

You’ll have to wait until the end of the month for all that. Meanwhile, here’s a look what you can expect, courtesy the CCS sneak preview earlier this week…

1. 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

We wouldn’t normally lead off with a Rolls-Royce-era Bentley, but this one has special provenance. Some time after it was featured in the 1992 movie, “King Ghazi of Iraq,” Saddam Hussein confiscated it for his own collection. The car was all-but destroyed after Hussein fled his Baghdad palace in 2002, and the original owner sold it rather than pay for its restoration, which was restored by Vantage Motorwerks, of Miami.

1b. Current owner Jim George shows a spares kit Bentley provided to its customers for longer trips. Owners were charged for the spare bulbs, head gaskets, etc., that were removed, much like a modern hotel mini-bar. This kit was not original to this ’58 Bentley, though George says the engine and transmission were original.

2. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet by Graber

Duesenberg sold 480 Model Js between 1929 and 1937, that received custom coachwork. Powered by a DOHC 420 cubic-inch inline eight, this Graber-bodied Model J is particularly distinctive for its more organic, swept-back styling compared with even the rakish bodywork of the most well-known Duesies of the era. This one is owned by Sam and Emily Mann.

3. 1931 Marmon Convertible Coupe by LeBaron

Marmon and Cadillac were the only two automakers to produce V-16 engines, which makes an appearance by anything by this marque quite unusual. This Marmon’s LeBaron coachwork was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, influenced by Ray Dietrich and Frank Hershey. The 930-pound engine is a 491 cubic-inch V-16 with a 45-degree angle, and it now belongs to Terry and Jennifer Adderley.

4. 1939 Bugatti T57C Stelvio by Gangloff

Described as the first Bugatti model built under the direction of Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean, for 1934, it’s powered by a dual overhead cam, 3.25-liter supercharged inline-eight, rated 160 horsepower. This one is part of the Keith Crain Collection (Automotive News, AutoWeek).

5. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This one belongs to the parents of Automobile Magazine contributing photographer Andrew Trahan. This Euro-spec SC is no trailer queen, driven regularly, according to Mark Trahan.

6. 1973 Dodge Demon Flip Top Funny Car

Inspiration for the street-legal 840-horsepower 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon surely came from pure drag racecars like this one, currently owned by Jim Matuszak. According to the Concours’ description, this Demon was the first Flip Top Funny Car to exceed 230 mph. It was capable of 6.3-second quarter-mile times, making it one of the most competitive drag racers of its time.

7. 1910 Ford Model T Touring by Gray and Sons

Yes, it’s a Model T with a bespoke body. Its running chassis was built in March 1910 at Ford’s Piquette Plant in Detroit, then completed with the custom touring body in Walkerville, Ontario. Shortly thereafter, Ford sold the Piquette plant to Studebaker, and moved Model T production to its new Highland Park factory. Owner is Ralph J. Boyer.

8. Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Coupe

This 70th anniversary edition is finished in Rosso Corsa paint and is owned by Lauren and David Mendelson.

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9. Winning Porsche poster

CCS students submitted poster designs in a contest by the Concours to recognize its honored marque this year, Porsche. The top three poster designers were named apprentice judges. This is the winning poster, by David Pichla, who just graduated from CCS, and already has a job designing interiors for General Motors.

10. And motorcycles…

This one is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville Board Tracker by Knight Cycle Works, in front of Diane Flis-Schneider, executive director of the Concours d’Elegance of America.

11. …and fashion.

LaPorcshia Winfield wears a dress made of Hudson’s department store bags, designed by Matthew, from the Paper Bag Collection.

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jonathanbelloblog · 6 years

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Eight Cars Not to Miss at the Concours d’Elegance of America

You’ll have to wait until the end of the month for all that. Meanwhile, here’s a look what you can expect, courtesy the CCS sneak preview earlier this week…

1. 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

2. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet by Graber

3. 1931 Marmon Convertible Coupe by LeBaron

4. 1939 Bugatti T57C Stelvio by Gangloff

5. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This one belongs to the parents of Automobile Magazine contributing photographer Andrew Trahan. This Euro-spec SC is no trailer queen, driven regularly, according to Mark Trahan.

6. 1973 Dodge Demon Flip Top Funny Car

7. 1910 Ford Model T Touring by Gray and Sons

8. Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Coupe

This 70th anniversary edition is finished in Rosso Corsa paint and is owned by Lauren and David Mendelson.

And…

9. Winning Porsche poster

10. And motorcycles…

This one is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville Board Tracker by Knight Cycle Works, in front of Diane Flis-Schneider, executive director of the Concours d’Elegance of America.

11. …and fashion.

LaPorcshia Winfield wears a dress made of Hudson’s department store bags, designed by Matthew, from the Paper Bag Collection.

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jesusvasser · 6 years

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Eight Cars That Will Draw You to the Concours d’Elegance of America

You’ll have to wait until the end of the month for all that. Meanwhile, here’s a look what you can expect, courtesy the CCS sneak preview earlier this week…

1. 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

2. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet by Graber

3. 1931 Marmon Convertible Coupe by LeBaron

4. 1939 Bugatti T57C Stelvio by Gangloff

5. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This one belongs to the parents of Automobile Magazine contributing photographer Andrew Trahan. This Euro-spec SC is no trailer queen, driven regularly, according to Mark Trahan.

6. 1973 Dodge Demon Flip Top Funny Car

7. 1910 Ford Model T Touring by Gray and Sons

8. Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Coupe

This 70th anniversary edition is finished in Rosso Corsa paint and is owned by Lauren and David Mendelson.

And…

9. Winning Porsche poster

10. And motorcycles…

This one is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville Board Tracker by Knight Cycle Works, in front of Diane Flis-Schneider, executive director of the Concours d’Elegance of America.

11. …and fashion.

LaPorcshia Winfield wears a dress made of Hudson’s department store bags, designed by Matthew, from the Paper Bag Collection.

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jonathanbelloblog · 6 years

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Eight Cars That Will Draw You to the Concours d’Elegance of America

You’ll have to wait until the end of the month for all that. Meanwhile, here’s a look what you can expect, courtesy the CCS sneak preview earlier this week…

1. 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

2. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet by Graber

3. 1931 Marmon Convertible Coupe by LeBaron

4. 1939 Bugatti T57C Stelvio by Gangloff

5. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This one belongs to the parents of Automobile Magazine contributing photographer Andrew Trahan. This Euro-spec SC is no trailer queen, driven regularly, according to Mark Trahan.

6. 1973 Dodge Demon Flip Top Funny Car

7. 1910 Ford Model T Touring by Gray and Sons

8. Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Coupe

This 70th anniversary edition is finished in Rosso Corsa paint and is owned by Lauren and David Mendelson.

And…

9. Winning Porsche poster

10. And motorcycles…

This one is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville Board Tracker by Knight Cycle Works, in front of Diane Flis-Schneider, executive director of the Concours d’Elegance of America.

11. …and fashion.

LaPorcshia Winfield wears a dress made of Hudson’s department store bags, designed by Matthew, from the Paper Bag Collection.

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eddiejpoplar · 6 years

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Eight Cars That Will Draw You to the Concours d’Elegance of America

You’ll have to wait until the end of the month for all that. Meanwhile, here’s a look what you can expect, courtesy the CCS sneak preview earlier this week…

1. 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

2. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet by Graber

3. 1931 Marmon Convertible Coupe by LeBaron

4. 1939 Bugatti T57C Stelvio by Gangloff

5. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This one belongs to the parents of Automobile Magazine contributing photographer Andrew Trahan. This Euro-spec SC is no trailer queen, driven regularly, according to Mark Trahan.

6. 1973 Dodge Demon Flip Top Funny Car

7. 1910 Ford Model T Touring by Gray and Sons

8. Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Coupe

This 70th anniversary edition is finished in Rosso Corsa paint and is owned by Lauren and David Mendelson.

And…

9. Winning Porsche poster

10. And motorcycles…

This one is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville Board Tracker by Knight Cycle Works, in front of Diane Flis-Schneider, executive director of the Concours d’Elegance of America.

11. …and fashion.

LaPorcshia Winfield wears a dress made of Hudson’s department store bags, designed by Matthew, from the Paper Bag Collection.

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itsworn · 7 years

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Back To The 50’s 2017: The Action From The Land Of 10,000 Street Rods

When the Minnesota Street Rod Association organized its first Back To The 50’s show in 1974, they attracted about 150 cars to the Midway Shopping Center in St. Paul. In 2017, the 44th Annual Back To The 50’s packed the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with 12,000 street rods, customs, sports cars, and classic trucks for a three-day performance party that has earned a reputation as the largest hot rod show in the United States.

With some much to see, it’s practically impossible to get a look at everything this event has to offer. That’s what happens when that many cars (11,680 was the official final count) show up at the same place at the same time. That’s why we keep coming back to Back To The 50’s.

Acres of street rods was only part of the fun at the 2017 event. Other attractions included more than 300 commercial vendors, offering everything from apparel to aftermarket parts. Wings Kalahan provided the weekend’s classic rock soundtrack via the Lokar Cruisin’ With Wings Show. The thousands of hobbyist builders at the show were joined by pro builders from well-known shops. Dave Kindig from Kindig-It Design and the host of the Bitchin’ Rides TV show was there to talk to enthusiasts and to display his latest builds in his usual spot near the front gate. Over by the grandstand, Jerry Dixey and the ARP/STREET RODDER Road Tour participants were hanging out at their hospitality tent after an active week of Minnesota cruising. At the west end of the fairgrounds, 400 swap meet vendors appeared on Sunday morning. In between were food trucks, live bands, and all those street rods. For the last several years, this show has been part of the Painless Performance Products/STREET RODDER Top 100 program and the Ford Performance Best Ford in a Ford program.

We have less than a year to wait until the 45th Annual Back To The 50’s show comes back to St. Paul. In the meantime, enjoy this selection from the 2017 show.

Red steelies with chrome caps set off this mildly modified 1947 Oldsmobile, the proud property of Mr. Wilcox from Lindstrom, MN.

Denny and Jane Wanous from North Mankato, MN, found a perfect parking spot for their 1948 Ford convertible. The bone-colored upholstery and matching top is contrasted by dark red paint and plenty of brightwork.

Tim and Julie Eichman stuck with Ford power for their well-done, copper-colored 1931 Ford roadster pickup, from Little Suamico, WI.

Thadeus Swanson from Minneapolis calls his custom a 1951 Chevy Bel Air, but in true custom tradition, it’s a mix of many cars, including the 1948 Cad fins and 1954 Buick portals, for starters.

Here’s what those 1948 Cad fins look like on a genuine 1948 Cadillac. This racing green fastback coupe is driven by Tom Malik from Medina, MN.

The two-tone paint combo calls out the sheetmetal details on Bill Snelson’s 1937 Chevy sedan delivery, out of Mankato, MN. Bill calls his ride, “Sweeter Than Wine.”

Joel Struntz of Princeton, MN, takes “back to the ’50s” literally. His 1928 Ford Model A roadster with low-key pinstriping, an 8BA Flathead with two deuces, and Denman whitewall bias-ply tires, is a throwback to the early days of hot rodding.

Joe Budenz’s roadster represents a more recent era. The 1933 Ford from Freeport, IL, shows off the clean, modern look that Boyd Coddington popularized starting in the ’80s. Foose wheels are the perfect choice.

Another nod to traditional hot rod style is this 1927 Model T modified, owned by Matt Wendorf from Stillwater, MN. It features solid wheels, a four-banger with OHV head conversion, and Mexican blanket seat cover.

The dark maroon 1936 Chevy coupe, owned by Gary Adolph, of Cottage Grove, MN, has been updated with a contemporary interior, Foose five-spokes, and a throttle-body-injected LS series engine.

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds features numerous streets that could have been designed for cruising. Jim Holbrook of Minneapolis and copilot covered some ground in this resto-rod 1939 Plymouth.

Dave Wing runs some serious-sized meat on the rear wheels of his 1946 Ford coupe. Dave came from Hays, KS, and drove to Back To The 50’s with the ARP/STREET RODDER Road Tour.

The 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook doesn’t get a lot of attention from street rodders, but Dennis and Pat Hofdahl’s butterscotch-colored convertible from Owatonna, MN, may make a few converts.

Norm Baltes owns this 1931 Ford Model A. The beautiful blue Vicky from Farmington, MN, runs a Chevy small-block.

Ralph Maki’s slammed 1941 Chevy from Britt, MN, caught our attention from 100 yards. The interior is thoroughly refinished. The exterior has been shaved of trim and hardware. Frenched headlights and Boyd Coddington wheels add to the appeal.

Numerous custom mods distinguish Rich and Mary Ebben’s 1955 Lincoln custom, from the transplanted chopped Lincoln roof to the side pipes and classic pinstriping.

We didn’t see all the cars at Back To The 50’s, but we saw the smallest. Dave Meier was answering questions all weekend about his 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina, an Italian model from the minicar era.

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1959 Cadillac Convertible | Jesse Osborne | Ham Lake, MN Built by Jesse at Caddy Shack, his personal shop, “Gambler’s” shaved body sits on the stock frame with an air suspension for the slammed stance. The candy Roulette Red fade paintjob is embellished with elaborate pinstriping. The Cadillac 390 is backed up with a 700-R4. Inside, the Gambler theme is highlighted by airbrushed images of high roller celebrities, such as Lucky Luciano and Frank Sinatra on the console. The speedometer numbers have been replaced with Ace through King playing card values. The upholstery features custom-designed paisley inserts. The wheels are from Curtis Speed.

1932 Ford Roadster | Justin Moriarty | Grain Valley, MO Justin said that he built this Deuce roadster with help from his father, Ralph, inspired by all the car shows they’ve attended together. The Synergy Green shaved body is carried by a Pete & Jakes frame with P&J suspension parts. The 17- and 20-inch Schott wheels are wrapped in fat BFGoodrich g-Force radials, stopped by Wilwood disc brakes. The bench seat is stitched in tan Ultraleather. VDO gauges fill the clean dash and the Flaming River steering column is topped with a Billet Specialties wheel. A polished and chromed four-barrel Chevy 350 and Turbo 350 transmission spin the Ford 9-inch rear.

1933 Plymouth Coupe | Art & Donna Pavlish | Rochester, MN Of all the Plymouths at Back To The 50’s, Art and Donna’s 1933 coupe was one of our favorites. They bought the rust-free car from the third owner—along with all titles. The homebuilt Plymouth started with the original-steel body on the boxed original ’rails, with independent front and rear suspension. The interior is all 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8. Art and Donna added Bluetooth, navigation, satellite radio, and more contemporary technology. The engine compartment is packed, appropriately, with a 6.1L Hemi, and the paint is Plymouth Prowler Orange. Foose five-spokes complete the appearance.

1931 Ford Coupe | Jim Myers | Grand Forks, ND Jim’s chopped and channeled Model A coupe is a genuine ’50s hot rod survivor. Its history includes a stint on the show circuit, several paintjobs and engines, and a feature in Hot Rod magazine. Jim found the car at a show “and pestered the owner until he sold it to me.” He beefed up the four-barrel 289 engine, added a 1932 grille shell, fabricated the steel hood, painted it black, and swapped the wheels and tires for Stockton five-spokes with whitewall radials and cheater slicks. The suspension has four-bars and friction shocks in front and split ’bones in back. The interior features a 1940 Ford dash and gauges.

1940 Ford Panel Truck | Gary Garner | Ham Lake, MN Gary used the 1940 to promote his business. He’s retired now and it’s strictly for pleasure. It came out of a barn and was completely rebuilt by Bo Vescio at Vescio’s Customizing. The scoop directs air to a blown 460 Ford. Low-profile tires are mounted on KMC wheels measuring 22 and 20 inches. The contemporary interior is covered in multiple tones of leather. Art Morrison Enterprises provided the frame for the truck, with a Mustang II–style frontend and a four-link rear. RideTech air suspension was added to put the 1940 on the pavement, and disc brakes at all corners provide updated stopping.

1932 Ford Three-Window Coupe | Paul Walecki | Waukesha, WI Paul’s Deuce coupe is owner-built. The ’glass body rides on custom 1932 ’rails with front and rear four-bars. Beefy radial tires roll on 16- and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels. The open engine compartment holds a gleaming Chevy small-block with a tunnel ram intake and dual four-barrels. Shadowed flames were sprayed over the Molten Bronze paint. The modern interior is finished in cream-colored leather and includes custom buckets, a banjo wheel, plus a fabricated console for the Lokar shifter, Classic Instruments gauges, and Kenwood stereo. A TV screen in the trunk lets Paul play video of the build process.

1941 Willys | Allen Kipka | Roseville, MN Allen bought the Willys two weeks before the show. It had been a father and son project for George and Jody Mills from Connecticut using a Dennis Taylor fiberglass body on a well-detailed Art Morrison chassis with a Heidts frontend and Chris Alston FAB9 rear. Rolling stock consists of 31×18.50-15 Hoosiers in the rear and 26×7.50s in front on American Racing Hopster wheels, with disc brakes at all corners. A Corvette four-barrel 427 big-block is backed up with a TH400 transmission. The Cobalt Blue paint (a 2007 Chevy color) is contrasted by the cognac leather interior upholstery.

1951 Mercury | Larry Fryfogle | Appleton, WI This flamed Merc was homebuilt in traditional custom style, with a 4-inch chop, Corvette grille teeth, quad lights, dual frenched antennas, wide whites, and low posture. Front fender flares are from a 1956 Chevy, reversed on the Merc. Larry shaved the body of all trim and hardware before spraying the Synergy Green paint. The 1959 Chevy dash was narrowed to fit and modified with dual power gloveboxes, Thunderbird seats, and upholstered in white faux leather. Interior door handles are 1949-1951 Merc hood ornaments. The car’s nickname, “The Bean,” is in honor of Larry’s granddaughter, Hailie.

1931 Ford Pickup | Jeff Bjustrom | Minneapolis, MN Jeff’s plan was to have a patina’d rat rod to drive at his cabin. After it was finished by Vescio’s Customizing & Restoration, his Model A pickup was a wild show car wearing House of Kolor paint and winning an award at the Detroit Autorama. The ground-scraping stance, chopped top, and 18- and 20-inch Rushforth wheels make a vivid first impression. A closer look reveals the custom interior with aluminum and leather bomber seats, custom console, and a flavor combining retro race car with modern street rod. The Chevy 350 is finished in traditional style with three 2Vs with stacks.

1962 Nash Metropolitan | Roger & Barree Boettcher | Andover, MN Roger and Barree Boettcher’s 1962 Nash Metropolitan was stock when it was towed into their son Troy’s shop 14 years ago. Custom body mods include welded seams, shaved suicide doors, molded grille, frenched headlights, 1954 Chevy taillights, and Hot Red paint visible from space. A Fatman chassis with a Mustang II frontend and an S10 three-link rear uses RideTech suspension to drop the body over the Torq Thrust wheels. The 4.3L Chevy V-6 is the little car’s big surprise. The interior was entirely redone with camel leather buckets, center console, a Billet Specialties wheel, Pioneer stereo, and TPI-Tech gauges.

STREET RODDER’s Best Ford In A Ford A 1964 Falcon Packed With ’60s Personality

YEAR: 1964 MAKE: Ford MODEL: Falcon OWNER: Bill Estridge STATE: Minnesota

“I was looking for a nice, ’60s hot rod,” Bill Estridge explains. His search took place online and ended when he found this Falcon Futura two-door hardtop on eBay Motors. He purchased the car sight unseen. It was originally from Philadelphia, but had ended up at a dealership in Chicago, and in February 2016 it arrived at Bill’s home in Oakdale, Minnesota, on an open car hauler in the middle of a snowstorm, covered in road salt.

By the time show season came around, Bill was ready. He took the Futura to the Falcon Nationals in Wisconsin, and came home with a trophy for the Modified Class. Those judges in Wisconsin may have been impressed by the same thing we were: that ’60s personality that Bill wanted the Falcon to have.

Except for a few details like radial tires, a modern Kenwood stereo, and maybe the paintjob, Bill’s 1964 was built to look like a car that could have been found in the driveway of a young gearhead 50 years ago. The car rides on the original suspension and rolls on period-appropriate 15-inch Cragar five-spokes. On the inside, the factory instruments are supplemented by a column-mounted tach and an underdash panel of Sun Pro gauges—with a B&M shifter for shifting the C6. The paint is an attention-getting combination of Orange Burst and Polished Metal.

When Bill started continually chasing oil leaks, he decided to replace the engine. “I wanted a better-built engine for the car and the Ford Performance 302 was my first choice,” he says. Tim Dohm of Lindstrom, Minnesota, built the four-barrel-fed Ford engine for the Falcon. Other upgrades include the Ford 8-inch banjo rearend with a locker and 3.55 gears. Bill says the car is as fast as it looks and he is very happy with the combination. In addition to Back To The 50’s where the car was our pick for the STREET RODDER Best Ford In A Ford award, presented by Ford Performance, Bill takes the Falcon to as many smaller local shows around Minnesota and Wisconsin, keeping the old days alive.

Sunday Swap Meet!

Back To The 50’s features one of the most popular swap meets in the area. The yearly meet is limited to Sunday only, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sellers started lining up outside the gates to the Minnesota State Fairground at midnight in order to get a prime spot when those gates opened. Buyers were there as soon as the sun came up. In addition to a wide variety of exterior, interior, engine, and suspension parts, there were numerous vehicles for sale, a few of which you see here. What didn’t get sold got hauled back to where it came from, to be seen again at another swap meet. We hope that what did get sold will be seen again too—in the form of a finished street rod.

There was no shortage of parts and cars at the swap meet. Take a look at some of the cars we saw for sale at Back To The 50’s.

Everybody likes Chevy Fleetlines. This 1948 would make a great custom, don’t you think?

Restored or modified, 1955 Mercury hardtops are great-looking cars. We hope we get to see this one finished someday.

This 1934 Ford Vicky was hoping for someone to take it home, update the style, and put it back on the street.

The great thing about a 1930 Peerless sedan is that it’s classy, there’s room for everybody, and you’re guaranteed to win the Best Peerless award.

How would you build this mid-’20s Dodge Brothers sedan? Our online gallery of Dodges and Plymouths from this show is at hotrod.com.

Is there a more traditional custom than a 1950 Merc with suede paint, wide whites, and spots?

This ’60 Chevy Nomad would make a great street cruiser—and nothing says hot rod like painted flames, five-spoke Rocket wheels, and a roof rack.

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Car Craft’s Top 40 Hits at Detroit Autorama 2017

Without fail, the middle of winter in the frigid Midwest creates a hunger in car crafters that cannot be satisfied by reruns of Overhaulin’. The Detroit Autorama at the expansive Cobo Hall is a welcome feast for the Midwest’s winter car show famine. For 2017, a strong smorgasbord of modern muscle, street machines, race cars, customs, and hot rods came together to feed the hungry.

Basking in a sea of subjectivity, attendees formulated their favorites and their also-rans. From this author’s perspective, the Autorama was highlighted by the “UFO” 1965 Plymouth Belvedere A990 A/FX owned by Clark and Collene Rand. The “real deal” A990 altered wheelbase car was restored by Adam Engelhart’s AAA Restorations in Rushford, Minnesota. This 1965 Plymouth A990 Super Stock Hemi is 1 of 102 built in 1965. The car retains original body panels and original wheels and tires from its racing career.

Documented by the Chrysler IBM card, the UFO is only one of two cars built for Chrysler Engineering delivered to an individual in 1965. That individual was Chrysler Race Group engineer Tom Tignanelli of Roseville, Michigan, then co-owner of Shadowoods Auto Center in Roseville, Michigan. With help from family and friends, the UFO was created. Tom piloted the Mopar as the UFO enjoyed a successful drag racing career, achieving the titles of 1966-1967 National Champion and 1967 World Champion. The car remained in storage in Canada from 1970 until 2014, ended up in Clark Rand’s hands, who then had AAA Restorations restore it. It is pheneomenal.

Similar stories swarmed among the crowds at the Detroit Autorama 2017. It was a great time to drink in the traditions and trends of hot rodding. The quality of new cars being built continues to rise, while the restorations of historically significant vehicles maintain the rich heritage of automotive legends.

Highlighting this premiere event is the assembling of the “Great 8”- the 8 finalists in competition for the prestigious presentation of the Ridler Award. The elite car builders around the world vie for this coveted accolade, which last year was given to Billy Thomas and his 1939 Oldsmobile Convertible “Olds Cool”, built by Andice Hot Rods and Customs in Andice, Texas.

This year Ridler was awarded to the “Renaissance Roadster”, owned by Nancy and Buddy Jordan. The car was designed by Chris Ito and Steve Frisbie, and hand-built by Steve’s Auto Restorations. Craftsmanship on the car was over the top. The show certainly offered other eye candy as well. Check out Car Craft’s Top 40 Detroit Autorama hits of 2017, a mix of pro builds, street machines, race cars, a few hot rods, and a van thrown in for good measure.

The 1965 Plymouth A990 A/FX “UFO” was acquired and built by Tom Tignanelli, along with significant help from the Tignanelli brothers and their father Robert Tignanelli Jr. The brand new Hemi car was immediately converted from Super Stock status to run in the Experimental Stock, “X/S” class, commonly referred to as the “Funny Car” category. The rear axle was moved forward 18″, and the front suspension was ditched in favor of a Logghe straight front axle moved 12″ forward of the stock location. Plexiglass, fiberglass fenders and hood, aluminum floor and dashboard, and grille-mounted fuel tank completed the transformation. Displayed next to the car is the original nosecone used at some events during its career.

Owner George Messner handled all fabrication, mechanical, interior, and paint work on his 1972 Pro Street 1970 Camaro. Dubbed “Lazarus”, presumably risen from the dead, the Camaro is powered by a 404 cubic inch engine with Scat rods, Brodix heads, a Comp cam, and Edelbrock intake and carburetors. SlamAir front and rear air suspension and custom four-link rear setup, contribute to Lazarus’ killer stance. Though the 14-point roll cage sacrifices some interior room, the Vintage Air and an IDIDIT tilt column provide a measure of comfort for sustained Pro Street cruising.

Easily one of the finest Fords on main floor of Cobo Hall was the “’61 Bossliner” owned by Danny and Diane Shaffer from Bakersfield, California. American Speed Company in Plymouth, Michigan performed the build. The 1961 Starliner is powered by a Jon Kasse Racing “Boss 429″ 598 cubic inch engine producing 815 horsepower. A Roadster Shop chassis hosts a Corvette ZO6 front suspension and a Strange Ford 9” rear with 3.90 gears suspended by a four-link suspension. A Tremec TKO 600 five-speed transmission raises the fun quotient on this spectacular car.

Shannon Poole from Street Outlaws New Orleans brought his newly-completed 1965 Corvette to Detroit Autorama. The car was owned by his father for the past twenty years, but now newly updated by Shannon. Shannon built the 632 cubic inch engine using a Brodix block with cylinder heads by RFD. Power production from the 632 is expected to be about 1350 horsepower on the motor, with about 1,000 more on nitrous.

Bold yellow paint with blue graphics highlight Tony Valenti’s 1969 Camaro RS. The Pro Street build comes complete with yellow interior and full roll cage. Holeshot Holestar wheels with beadlock rears mount Hoosier tires to create proper Pro Street audacity at its finest.

Feast your eyes on Casey Hornik’s 1970 ‘Cuda “Killer Instinct”. ZRODZ and Customs performed the fabrication work and modifications on the Killer Instinct. Colors include Viper White, Graphite Gray, and Hemi Orange. Power comes from a 572 Hemi built by Moran Racing Engines that registered 850 horsepower and 780 lb-ft of torque on the dyno. Bowler Transmission built the 4L80E automatic. An Art Morrison “Max G” chassis with Multilink Independent Rear Suspension and Wilwood Brakes with 14″ rotors makes for rock solid handling. Nutek wheels, 19×10 fronts and 20×12 rears, round out an awesome build by the crew at ZRODZ.

The “Gone Mad 55″ Chevrolet Nomad is up to the minute with its Krazy Kiwi and Truffle Butter Gold BASF Glasurit Paint. The car sits on a Roadster Shop Revo Chassis with four-link rear suspension and adjustable coilovers. Power comes from an all-aluminum Shafiroff Racing 509 cubic inch W-Series motor that pumps out 625 horsepower. A Bowler 4L80E transmission and Ford 9” rear round out the powertrain. Billet Specialties SLG 15 wheels in Truffle Butter Gold hue, 18×8 fronts and 20×12 rears, set this ’55 apart at any Tri-Five convention.

Andy Leach and his team at CAL Automotive Creations in Omaha, Nebraska created “After Thought”, a 1930 Model A coupe owned by Ted and Colleen Hubbard. Inspired by a finned exhaust manifold, Andy brilliantly carried the finned theme throughout the car for a strong, traditional, and artsy theme. The judges gave the coupe a “Great 8” Ridler Award Finalist. It is stunning.

The 2017 Ridler Award was won by Nancy and Buddy Jordan’s “Renaissance Roadster”. Steve’s Auto Restorations (SAR) built the car from scratch. The car is a craftsmanship wonderland. The body and panels were handcrafted from 0.064-inch 3003 aluminum. The frame was also handbuilt from 3/16″ steel plate and 1 ½-inch diameter chromoly tubing. The front suspension includes an SAR independent split tube axle, remote shocks with custom machined ends, CNC-machined aluminum bobby pins, and rack and pinion steering. The rear suspension consists of SAR-built A-arms, uprights and halfshafts, and remote shocks. Powertrain is made up of a smoothed and customized Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Performance 427 cubic inch engine and 4L60 transmission. Congrats to the Jordans and Steve’s Auto Restorations!

“Paint by Chevrolet and Mother Nature” properly introduces one to Gordon Rojewski’s original-paint 1967 Camaro that spent its life in the dry California and Texas climate. Originally equipped with a 250 six cylinder and a Powerglide transmission, Gordon’s car is now running a Thomson Automotive 442 cubic inch LS7 with a D&D-built Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission. Detroit Speed front and rear suspension with mini-tubs and subframe connectors properly addresses chassis needs. Stopping power comes from Brembo GT brakes, 6 piston 365 mm fronts and 4 piston 345 mm rears. Wheels are Formula 43 RAD 10 18×10 fronts and 19×12 rears with Michelin Pilot Sport rubber. Gordon’s Camaro is a smart and bold blend of preservation and innovation.

Bob Adel’s 3M Raspberry Blue wrapped 1993 Mustang is “Fueled by CPRacing”. The 25.2 chassis was built by Zartech Race Cars. Bad Habitz Fabrication did the carbon fiber work, tubs, and interior fabrication. A Holbrook Racing Engines 540 Chevy employs twin 94mm Garrett turbos, Jared Thompsen billet manifold, and Dart heads. SSP built the turbo kit, front clip, doors, and dashboard. Lots of horsepower is sent through a Powerglide transmission to the fabricated Ford 9-inch with Strange Engineering 40-spline axles and Ultra center, with 4.11 gears. Bob will be spending a lot of time at Milan Dragway in 2017 shooting for 4.0’s in the eighth mile. It’s already fast, with a best run so far of 4.30 at 181 mph.

The original “Border Bandit” 1971 Mercury Comet was on display at Autorama by present owner Ivan Landry. The Comet was campaigned by Sandy Elliot in NHRA Pro Stock racing and featured one of the memorable race car paint schemes of all time. A 429 Cobra Jet engine is connected to a Toploader four-speed transmission and a Dana 60 rear with 5.38:1 gears.

GM’s G Body platform, makes for a great street machine, as evidenced by Will Johnson’s 1980 Malibu. A stout and clean small block, two tone paint, and Billet Specialties wheels blend together for performance and strong visual appeal. A custom interior with custom console and B&M shifter make for comfortable cruising.

All of us who lived through the Pro Street Vega craze of the ‘80s will always be drawn to a slick contemporary example like Kevin Bibwell’s 1976 Vega drag car. Cates Custom Painting brought the body to perfection. BobO’s Motorsports is painted proudly on the wing. Weld V Series wheels with beadlocks round out the package of this stellar Vega.

Dennis Mariani’s 1929 Model A Sedan, built by Rad Rides by Troy, was on display in bare metal to stop spectators dead in their tracks, highlighting the phenomenal work by Troy Trepanier, Adam Banks, and the Rad Rides crew. Check out the custom visor, hand built and shaped grille shell, chopped top, formed metal insert, and removable rear tail panel. These are only a fraction of the custom work performed on this car. Bob Panella Motorsports built the 377 cubic inch Chevy engine that is fed by an Offenhauser intake manifold mounting three Auto Trend EFI throttle bodies.

Nicholas Perry called on Brian Moat and All Speed Customs (ASC) to build the wildest 1971 Cuda on the planet. They succeeded. The stated theme for “Medusa” called for a blending of contemporary Viper styling with the “Cuda’s iconic looks. A race-spec Viper V10 engine with Kinsler injection and a six-speed automatic transmission powers Medusa. The Roadster Shop custom chassis incoepoeates Corvette C6 front suspension elements with their four-link rear suspension. A Strange Engineering 9-inch rear spins the Forgeline Custom color-accented wheels, 20×10 front and 20×12 rears. Body modifications include extended rear quarter panels, a custom front air dam and rear valence, Aston Martin door handles, and flush-mounted glass. The Viper-style custom hood includes custom vents and center air induction. The bold, modern interior is decorated with Recaro seats, a hand-crafted console with center mounted iPad, and custom gauges.

The Bourikas Bros. 1955 Belair was looking strong in its Brandywine paint and bad boy stance. The foundation for this build is a Pro Mod Chrome Moly Chassis built by Tube Chassis Designz in Hanson, Massachusetts. Power comes from a Kinsler Fuel Injected 540 big block Chevy built by Camco Racing Engines in Weymouth, MA. Interior was stitched up by Fred Carello, while the paint and body work was performed by George Bourikas at Perfection Auto in Quincy, MA. Peter Bourikas at Hot Rod Services in Hull, MA handled assembly and shakedown duties resulting in a dramatic impact in Detroit.

The NHRA-legal FS/D COPO Camaro owned by Rich Rinke was on display. NHRA’s Stock Eliminator ranks have undergone a major upgrade with the advent of the Factory Stock race cars like this COPO. Rich won class with this car at the 2016 “Big GO” U.S. Nationals at Indy. Right now, the COPO cars are the class of field in Factory Stock, and can be had from Chevrolet Performance for just a tick over six figures.

MPR Race Cars is the headquarters for chassis guru Mike Pustelny. As a matter of note, MPR Race Cars designed the rear suspension of the COPO Camaros for Chevrolet Performance, and Mike was on hand with his FS/E 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet dressed in silver and blue.

ABC Performance had this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle owned by Tony Grzelakowski on display. ABC Performance offers high-end chassis parts for the muscle car owner serious about building an all-around performance machine, including tubular control arms, tall spindles, coilover conversions and splined sway bars. Tony’s car is motivated by a 380 cubic inch Chevrolet built with a Dart SHP PRO block, 12.0:1 compression, Callies Crank, Edelbrock Victor Jr heads, Dart intake, and a Holley 4150 carburetor. American Racing headers routes the exhaust through an ABC Performance three-inch exhaust system. The Chevelle is dressed in 3M Garnet Matte Metallic body wrap. Tires and wheels are satin black Forgeline 18″ hoops with monster BF Goodrich G-Force Rival 315/30 tires front and rear.

An early 1940/1941 Willys is indisputably the perfect gasser. Bill Kellog’s 1940 Willys looks like it just rolled out of a barn after a long hibernation. It is powered by a blown 392 Hemi with an Isky Roller Cam, which is mated to a TH400 transmission. Power is sent back to the spool-equipped Ford 9-inch rear with 4.56 gears. The requisite straight front axle gets the nose up just right, while the rear suspension is track-ready with Ladder Bars and drag shocks.

“The All American” ’57 Chevy gasser was built at Woody’s Hot Rodz in Bright, Indiana. It is the giveaway car for the 2017 Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 11-12, 2017. The gasser features a No Limit Engineering chassis, Speedway straight axle, fiberglass front clip, Viking double-adjustable front shocks and rear coilovers, and 48-inch ladder bar and Panhard bar rear suspension. The engine is a Chevrolet Performance 502 big block, with Hilborn Injection and fenderwell headers. A GearStar Level IV 4L80E transmission allows for reliability on street and strip, spinning power to the John’s Industries Ford 9-inch rear with 4.56 gears. Coker skinny bias ply tires and rear cheater slicks are mounted on Keystone Klassics. Win it!

The lower level “Extreme” show at the Detroit Autorama transfers attendees to an exciting world of traditional hot rods, rat rods, gassers, and freaks. Jarvis High Performance had their 1969 Chevy shorty van featuring a 90-inch wheelbase and straight axle for a wild, gasser stance. Zoomies out the side, Rocket Wheels fronts on M/T front runners, and rear aluminum slots with Hoosier tires set off the satin black paint. The monster behind the wheel and creepy red headlights complete this tribute to Rat Fink.

“The Instigator” 1962 Mercury Comet gasser was built by Glenn Botting and won the 2015 “Best Gasser” Award at the Detroit Autorama Extreme show. The new owner had the car on hand, and it was looking fresh and bold as ever. The engine is a 355 cubic inch Chevy with a cross ram intake with dual Holley 600 cfm carburetors. Bold vintage scoops and white fenderwell headers are period perfect. The tilt front end, Moon tank, wide whites, and awesome lace paint with variegated gold leaf lettering set this car apart in a sea of wild vehicles at the Extreme show.

Probably my all-time favorite gasser, Jim Oddy’s AA/GS 1948 Austin with blown Hemi power was the highlight of the Extreme show. This is the “REAL DEAL” car that was raced in the 60’s by Jim Oddy. An impeccable restoration had the car looking great, with its Cragars, chopped top, blower, blue paint with perfect lettering. Jim Oddy and present owner John Cassiol were on hand to visit with attendees. The car was awarded “Best Overall Comp Car” at the show.

Ralph and Linda Miller from Columbus, Ohio are the proud owners of this newly-completed 1930 Model A Ford Tudor. The car was built at Hilton Hot Rods. Power comes from a blown 392 Hemi built at Ross Racing Engines. The interior was created by Mike Lippincott. The period perfect panel paint job was applied at Bucky’s Ltd. Auto Body by Travis “Tuki” Hess. Smoothies and skinny bias ply tires make for a period perfect ‘60s-era hot rod.

The later second generation Camaros can make great street machines, as evidenced by Tom Joysey’s 1977 Pro Street Z28. The car is powered by a Bill Joysey Racing Engines big block Chevy with a Demon carburetor, MSD ignition, and a big nitrous kit. Big meats with classic Weld Draglites make that Camaro look proper. Pro Street is alive and well.

Picked as a Great 8 finalist for the Ridler award, this true widebody 1967 Corvette received an extra 6 3/8 inches down the center, was channeled, had the rear windshield opening moved, a curved firewall, dropped floor, restyled grille, and custom bumpers. A 636 horsepower LS9 supercharged 6.2-liter engine hides under the custom Stinger hood, while a Tremec T56 is the only acceptable choice for this canyon carver. OEM style sidepipes and EVOD wheels designed to mimic the original Corvette knockoff wheels serve as a tip of the hat to the car’s rich heritage.

Del Rau owns this 1970 1/2 Camaro RS. Premium parts include Detroit Speed’s front subframe, QUADRALink rear suspension, and coilovers at all corners. The engine is a 497 cubic inch big block running on E85 backed by a TH400 transmission. Restoration duties were handled by Showtime, with paint performed by Lakeside Collision and interior from JuJu Sewing. Wilwood brakes provides halting, while American Racing wheels put the power and the g-forces to the ground.

My Mopar tracking senses dragged me over to David Smith’s 1964 Dodge 440 hardtop. Dave tells us that this car is a restoration of the car he drove to Norton High School in 1966 and raced at Dragway 42. The big B-body is powered by a 572 Hemi with a crossram intake and Holley carburetors. A Tremec T56 transmission sends power to a Dana 60 rear with 35 spline axles, Sure Grip, and 4.10 gears held up by a four-link suspension.

The Roger Lindamood “Color Me Gone” 1977 Monza funny car was there as a rolling work of art and chronicle of drag racing days of yesteryear. The car is owned by Jim and Julie Matusak from Caro, Michigan. The car debuted at the 1977 Winternationals, and was runner-up at the 1977 Gatornationals. The best e.t. for the car was a 6.20, with a best recorded top speed of 240 mph. Why can’t today’s funny cars look this cool?

On the subject of great looking funny cars, check out the Poncho Rendon sponsored “Detroit Tiger” 1977 Monza funny car that was driven by Tom Prock. The car debuted at the 1977 Detroit Autorama and won its class. It won its first drag race at the season opening event at Napierville Dragway in Quebec, set a low e.t. of 6.26 at the Detroit Funny Car meet in September 1977, and won “Best Appearing Car” at the 1977 World Finals. Today, the Detroit Tiger is owned by Tom and Stephen Timoszyk from Belleville, Michigan.

Christopher Rose owns this 1962 Plymouth Belvedere with a 413 Max Wedge ] and what looked to be original paint with serious case of checking. All things being equal, this is the car I would have driven home from the show. Virgil Exner got it right.

In 1974, Pontiac snuck the GTO name over to their Nova clone, the Ventura, and created a downsized GTO. This particular example received the full Pro Street treatment, but stayed with Pontiac power via a 428 HO engine that churns out 500 horsepower. A TH400 trans is equipped with a manual valve body with a 3,500 stall converter. The 4.10 rear makes for a nice dual-duty street/strip car.

Less is more with this 1962 Corvette owned by Jim Dillon of Highland, Michigan. A common sight at nostalgia events, this black Corvette sports perfect stance with period-correct vintage Cragar SS wheels. Jim rows his own with small block power and four-speed stick with Hurst shifter. The center-mounted fire extinguisher adds an extra measure of safety during occasional quarter mile runs.

The “Extreme” collection of hot rods included this great primer red Pro Street Dart. The front suspension includes tubular control arms, disc brakes, coilovers, and rack and pinion steering. Tasteful pinstriping and wide steelies painted white looked perfect on a car that looked to have some serious race heritage. Power is all Mopar with a 340 small block with Holley carburetor, MSD, and rat skeleton under the hood. Way kool.

It remains a mystery that so few 1964 Buick Rivieras are seen as proper street machine fodder. Ken Becker Jr. from Mokena, Illinois owns this Riviera he calls “Deception”. Ken Sr. helped install the 425 cubic inch Buick Nailhead with TH400 transmission. Body modifications include shaved door handles, frenched Cadillac tail lights, a billet grill, and smoothed firewall. The five spoke wheels are American Racing VN805 18’s mounting Nitto tires. The car is lowered 4 inches all around, and looks sharp with its two-tone House of Kolor paint.

New rule: Every car show from this time forward must have a psychedelic Henry J gasser in attendance. Daniel Nelson had this spectacular, incredibly detailed “Henry Jaded” on display. The car was built by Dave Shuten of Galpin Auto Sports. A 599 cubic inch big block Chevy is installed in the full tube chassis for quarter mile recreation, while the trailer hitch makes Henry Jaded ready for Drag Week. Wilwood brakes are installed for braking power. The paint design is awesome, using House of Kolor products to create a mix of panels, shading, bubbles, rows, and gold leaf. Billet Specialties wheels host the Moroso front tires that are way too small, and rear MT tires that are way too big… in other words, they are perfect. The car was unabashedly sending the crowd back to the early ‘70s, and it is easily the nicest Henry J this author has ever seen.

A rotating display showed off this gorgeous 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air from every angle. Dale Frasca from Bloomfield, New York owns this car. Rod Tech performed the chassis and fabrication, body work, and paint. Interior chores were turned over to JMB. Glistening Cragar SS wheels never looked better than they do on this 1955 Chevy. The car won 1st place in “Conservative Hardtop 1955-1958” class. In my fantasy world, this ’55 Chevy would be towed to my house behind my ’62 Max Wedge Plymouth. Can someone make that happen?

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