The first recipient of the...
The first recipient of the Best Ford in a Ford award for 2010 was John "Jessie" James and his XL27 highboy roadster.
Next up in the iconic category is Ford Racing Performance Parts as they enter their second year sponsoring STREET RODDER's Best Ford in a Ford award, presented by Ford Racing Performance Parts. This year the individual award winners will receive a custom jacket and a pair of FRPP valve covers.
Taking home the honors at the '10 Detroit Autorama is John "Jessie" James, from Racine, Wisconsin, for his brilliant Competition Orange Shadow Rods XL27 highboy roadster. Its debut was a winner for his roadster as it shows off the 351 Windsor crate engine beautifully detailed through the liberal use of paint and brightwork.
The tan interior complements...
The tan interior complements the brilliant orange hue while the Classic Instruments accent the dash ideally.
The '32 chassis features a...
The '32 chassis features a torsion bar setup to ensure a great ride to go along with great "attitude" as the roadster sits on its painted steelies. A C-4 automatic and Ford 9-inch rearend also rest between the Deuce 'rails.
The 351 Windsor is nestled...
The 351 Windsor is nestled beneath the three-piece hood and well detailed, making it an easy pick for Best Ford in a Ford honors.
James sits comfortably in...
James sits comfortably in his freshly built highboy looking very proud, which he should be.
We just had to show this popular...
We just had to show this popular (in its time) "Fatman" steering wheel that popped out of the way allowing economy sized individuals to slip behind the wheel of their Model T.