We loved Bill Garnett's highboy...
We loved Bill Garnett's highboy roadster pickup, so much so that we gave him one of our awards. The four-banger on the '29 runs an early Iskenderian cam signed by Ed when it was ground.
When the Grand National Roadster Show moved to Pomona there were some skeptics. One of the concerns was the venue-at the Fairplex the cars would have to be spread over a number of buildings rather than housed in one, but that has led to one of the unique features of this show: the Drive-In. On Saturday and Sunday the areas between the buildings are filled with street rods, customs, muscle cars, and trucks.
Open to pre-'73 vehicles, participants get entry into the show, a dash plaque, goodie bag, and the best parking on the grounds. Awards are given away each day, including a pair of plaques from Street Rodder.
With great weather, a cool collection of cars, lots of vendors, and good music by live bands, this year's GNRS Drive-In was like going to a rod run and having a car show break out. And there wasn't a skeptic on the grounds.
Chase Bingaman practices proper...
Chase Bingaman practices proper cruising posture in dad Mark's heavily hammered A pickup while his friend, Natasha, looks on.
Another STREET RODDER pick...
Another STREET RODDER pick is Jim Cripps '50 Pontiac. There's a Mustang II under the front and a Pontiac 389 with three-twos under the hood.
A nice pair of resto rod-styled...
A nice pair of resto rod-styled five windows-the '34 on the left belongs to Norm Pertruccil, the '33 belongs to Bill Monteleone.
The Grand National Roadster...
The Grand National Roadster Show gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Between the buildings are vendors, food booths, cool cars and trucks, and plenty of places to soak up the sun.
Proving a street rod doesn't...
Proving a street rod doesn't have to be complicated to be fun is Steve and Rosie Cushman's '31 Model A sedan. The Oldsmobile hubcaps are an interesting touch.
There's no doubt the Drive-In...
There's no doubt the Drive-In draws an eclectic mix of vehicles. Here's a pair of sixes, in this case we're talking about a half-dozen wheels and the same number of cylinders.
Once an employee of the late...
Once an employee of the late Boyd Coddington, Dan Sobieski now has his own shop and this Deuce pickup is a testament to his talent.
Bi and Peggy Yount brought...
Bi and Peggy Yount brought their chopped Merc coupe to the Drive-In. All Ford, it's equipped with a Mustang II front end and a 351 and C4.
Shades of Road Tour cars past-Mark...
Shades of Road Tour cars past-Mark Wilson's two-tone '36 Chevrolet is a clean cruiser with an inviting leather interior that smells great too.
Mural Cook came from Texas...
Mural Cook came from Texas in his '32 along with a half-dozen other Deuce drivers. He had no problems other than a minor repair to an electric fan relay.
Eightball Rods and Choppers...
Eightball Rods and Choppers built this '30 Model A with a decided '60s theme for Russell Glum.
Jim Fitzpatrick's '49 Ford...
Jim Fitzpatrick's '49 Ford coupe is a great example of what was once called a sleeper. The only exterior hint that there might be a surprise under the hood, like the Chrysler Hemi it's packing, are the wide real wheels.
Bob Whittaker cruised in from...
Bob Whittaker cruised in from Riverside, CA, in his '60 Buick Invicta. The stock nailhead is still under the hood and airbags have been added to "get 'er down."