Shades Of The Past—Today!

The Shades Car Club has given away “something” since 1987, and what you many not be aware of is each year there are two major prizes. They have given out 1 rolling chassis, 2 GMC shortbed pickups, 13 unfinished cars, 2 Mullins trailers, 22 newly built cars, and 3 restored cars. Of the giveaways, one of particular interest was the rolling chassis in 1988 that was provided by Boyd Coddington and was loaded with Lil’ John Buttera custom-built pieces. For many years there was a giveaway car but there was also an unfinished car (required paint, upholstery, etc.) as a secondary prize. Back in 2005 there was a ’33 blue highboy roadster given away but along with this was a silver ’63 Buick Riviera. In 2006, aside from the Deuce highboy roadster, there was also a white ’63 Ford Thunderbird given away. In 2007, aside from a silver Deuce highboy roadster, there was a black big-block ’68 Chevy Malibu given out. In 1993 there were two Mullins trailers provided by Outlaw that were given away. There are many outstanding and well-known events within the rodding community. Now that the Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup has moved into this ranking, giving back to rodders and the community is likely one of the contributing factors to achieve this lofty status.

Next is the 30th anniversary of the Hot Rod Roundup in 2012 and all indicators are the Shades of the Past Street Rod Association is planning accordingly. Look for something special. Should you find yourself in this part of the country (or within a day’s drive), this is one of the summer’s keynote events. Best to register early and guarantee you have a room and be in the running for all of the other benefits.