America's Most Beautiful Roadster Competition
Hello America. It's great to be back in Pomona for the 61st Annual Grand National Roadster Show. Mother Nature is smiling today and the Southern California storms ended a few days before set-up day, providing nothing but sunshine today.
Check out these roadsters competing for the AMBR trophy-the best of the best. And check back to this website all weekend, because we'll be continuing to bring you updates from the show
We're looking forwarding to three great days. We just got out of the main building where the contenders for the big prize, America's Most Beautful Roadster, have been setting up. The variety is as good as ever, but, as with last year, we've noticed a move back toward traditionally-styled rods-and Deuces are where it's at evidently.
Squeeg's Kustoms built this...
Squeeg's Kustoms built this beautiful Deuce for Todd Steven's. The car is Hemi-powered and features and interior from Gabe's Upholstery.
Fred Stokes' modified '32,...
Fred Stokes' modified '32, nicknamed Stoked, is an all steel car, running a blown injected 354 Hemi. It was built by the owner and New Metal Kustoms.
How cool would it be if a...
How cool would it be if a flathead powered roadster won the AMBR prize? We're not taking bets, but Don Smith's roadster pickup from Mansfield, Texas, would qualify. Work was done at Roy's Body Shop.
Hard to beat a traditionally-style...
Hard to beat a traditionally-style roadster like Brule Hampton's Deuce, built by Mark's Rod Shop, and motorvated by a 502ci Chevy Ram Jet. Check out the interior.
Jerry Magnuson put one of...
Jerry Magnuson put one of his company's superchargers on the LS1 engine in this Kugel Muroc roadster (number 3 of 10 built). Chip Foose and Jerry worked together on the design of this magnificent car.
Richard Munz took the inspiration...
Richard Munz took the inspiration for his S' Deuced roadster from a bronze sculpture by Stan Wanlass, and Jim Busby Racing Team turned the little one into a remarkable replica big one, compete with an Ardun head Merc motor.
Tom Walsh is the builder behind...
Tom Walsh is the builder behind Sidney Allen's sweet red roadster, with a 3x2-carbed Hemi, five-speed, and Sid Chavers interior, plus and Auburn dash panel and Halibrand quick-change.
James Hetfield is back at...
James Hetfield is back at the GNRS with this amazing '36 Auburn boat-tail, painted deep chocolate brown. It's a knockout.
Wayne Halabura claims more...
Wayne Halabura claims more than 300 modifications to his Hot Rod Heaven '32. The engine is a small-block Chevy built around an aluminum NASCAR-style block.
Floyd Williams wanted a cool,...
Floyd Williams wanted a cool, clean Deuce and builder Dave Lane delivered the goods with this black beauty, running a ZZ4 with Hilborn injection and Accel electronics, backed by a five-speed Tremec.