Here is a collection of photos from the 55th Detroit Autorama with plenty going on. The Pinstripers Jamboree is about to break a record for money gathered for the Rainbow Connection, a charitable organization that makes wished come true for kids. The Autorama Extreme which has garnered the nickname, The Basement has completed its first round of awards with the likes of the Alexander Bros., Gene Winfield, Troy Trepanier, Chip Foose, Jimmy Shine, Ashley Webb, and many more celebrities (including yours truly) have made our picks. You will see these cars and awards later on. The Autorama Circle of Champions inducted new members, honored old, and presented a truly interesting and insightful presentation on the history of Alex Xydias and SO-CAL Speed Shop. Oh did we mention the tension is ratcheting up as the final judging takes place for the Ridler award tonight after the show closes to the public. It will be a late night as judges will most likely be up until 2 a.m. (or later) to come to a conclusion on who will go home with this years top honor.
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Barry Bloome of Osoyoos, British...
Barry Bloome of Osoyoos, British Columbia Canada had his 1955 Astra Coupe on hand.
Larry Powell of Warren, MI...
Larry Powell of Warren, MI brought out his channeled 1925 Ford coupe that competed in the Altered T-Coupe Class. Love those slicks and dual carbs.
Mark Ulinski of Racine, WI...
Mark Ulinski of Racine, WI was on hand with another altered T this time a '25 roadster complete with Flathead, drum brakes, and side steering.
Do you like Vespa 400's? They...
Do you like Vespa 400's? They may not be for everyone but they are crowd pleasers. Rob Gerring of Elkhart, IN had these two cylinder, two stroke, air cooled beauties on hand. Did we mention that this engine produces 20 hp, will run 58 mph at a whopping 60 mpg.
You will be seeing lots more...
You will be seeing lots more of the Doane Spencer2 roadster in an upcoming issue of Street Rodder but for now here is a taste of this incredible Deuce highboy. Car was started in '95 but the passing of Doane forced this car into seclusion. Dennis Higginbotham is the current owner responsible for bringing this car back to life at the SO-CAL Speed Shop in Pomona, CA.
Alex Test of Dearborn, MI...
Alex Test of Dearborn, MI brought out his very cool looking '645 Ford Galaxie.
Ron Schmidutz of Fostoria,...
Ron Schmidutz of Fostoria, OH competed with his custom 'vert a '40 Ford.
Lyle and Elaine Handson of...
Lyle and Elaine Handson of Dresden, Ontario, Canada brought their custom 'vert which is a '40 Caddy LaSalle.
Dick Applegate of Wall, NJ...
Dick Applegate of Wall, NJ competed with his '41 Willys in the Street Machine Custom Rod ('35-48).
Bob Fryz's '58 Chrysler New...
Bob Fryz's '58 Chrysler New Yorker sports many mods that include chopped top, shaved door, hood and trunk, and painted by Art Himsel in House of Kolors Kandy Gold and Pearl White. Oh yes, it does have a 392 Hemi. It is a tribute car to Gene Winfield.
John D'Agostino with his '66...
John D'Agostino with his '66 Olds 88 named The Venturian is a tribute to the glory days of customizing back in the '60s.
Denny Terzich of North Huntingdon...
Denny Terzich of North Huntingdon brought out his very kool looking '61 Ford Starliner.