42nd Annual Chattanooga O'Reilly World of Wheels

Restored by Donnie Vaughn, Luke and Carolyn Souther's '61 Galaxie Starliner from Cleveland, Tennessee runs a Jody Ridley-built 401 horsepower 390 with three two-barrels, a T-10 four-speed, a Traction Lok rearend with 3.50:1 gears and heavy duty suspension on 15-inch Kelsey-Hayes rims and bias ply rubber.

Another standout was Noniel and Cindy Campbell's '33 SpeedStar Coupe from Wetumpka, Alabama. Special features include hand built headlight buckets, custom hood panels and engine covers, and a Steve Holcomb interior. An Alloway chassis joins Heidts IFS and a Franklin quick-change rolling 17s and 20s on Hopster rims.

Endless detail kept people busy enjoying Gayle and DeWayne Pierce's '56 Ford F-100 reworked at Rongey's Restoration in Ocoee, TN. From Pro Auto Custom Interior's fine touches and a slick engine compartment to the beautiful bodylines and stunning chassis below, every detail on this big window is covered.

Green Dynamite is Mark Burdette's tribute to Sam Barris in PPG Shimmering Shamrock and Emerald City hues. Powered by a full-house '51 Mercury flathead with Navarro heads, a Sharp intake and Joe Hunt ignition, and fitted with flowing Paul Atkins leather and a custom dash, this mild custom really stands out.

Low key and well built, Tony Adkins '41 Willys runs strong with big block Chevy power and a chassis built to handle every bit of it. Silver accents highlight the slick black fiberglass exterior, while a rich interior layout makes for easy traveling whether it's across country or just up the road.

Considering how many '34 Cadillac four-door sedans are around, Tommy Baxter's fine example is desirable to be sure. Powered by a '95 Northstar V-8 and riding on Heidts IFS and a triangulated 9-inch Ford rear, this car's rich interior delivers a ride like few others with amenities galore with a level of fit and finish to be admired.

Mild in its execution and restored to its original condition, Jim and Marge Adams' Sassy '52 Chevy Styleline Custom Deluxe out of Rock Springs, GA was nice. Powered by a 235-inline six powering through a three-speed manual transmission, the bodywork and Victory Red paint display Junior Queen's considerable skills.

Another creation that had people's attention was Royce Lippard's '54 Mercury full custom from nearby Collegedale, TN. Accented with gold leaf flames, extensive body mods join beneath a pearl green and white two-tone leading to a nostalgic tuck and rolled interior that completes this picture perfectly.

Another fine pup was Jack and Kiriko Sorich's Radiant Red '56 Ford F-100 from Louisville, KY. Powered by a supercharged 350 mated to a 700-R4, the front suspension and 9-inch rear riding bags keep fat rims and rubber planted. Tan leather and suede add to the driving experience, as do other special touches.

Greg Dobbs fine Deuce highboy roadster from Falkville, Alabama was built by David Lewallen, painted by Don Lewallen and stitched by Lewallen Street Rod Interiors. Power for this Ruby Red Slipper and black two-tone ride comes from an injected 351 Windsor, while Heidts coilover suspension plants Billet Specialty rims.

Named Barbara Ann, Jeff and Pam Rearden's '57 Chevy post is a tribute to the many people who helped in bringing this beauty together. Running a 350/350 combination, Fatman Fabrication front suspension and a 9-inch Ford rear on CCP leaf springs, and Boyd's rims, this two-toned classic is both subtle and rich.

Locals Gene and Michale Marshall brought their '32 Ford 5-window coupe to the show, displaying nice exterior detail cloaked in flawless black DuPont paint, and leather laid out by Fully Loaded Interiors. A Pete & Jakes chassis from Honest Charley Speed Shop makes the most of a 327 adjoining a Turbo 350.

While it was difficult to see past the trophies concealing the beautiful detail of Kenneth Nix's '56 Ford Crown Victoria, people still lined up to see this it. Of the 603 examples produced with glass tops few are still in use. This Peacock Blue and Colonial White example recalls another Nix bought new in Anchorage.