Warrnambool Standard

Warrnambool Standard: "HORSEPOWER rumbled Port Fairy at the weekend when South West Hot Rod Club's annual show roared into town.
Visitors, holidaymakers and residents alike basked in the glory of more than 300 entries on display.
Hot rod enthusiast Andrew Hodges said it was his 17th visit to the show.
``We come down every year,'' Mr Hodges said.
``I've got four hot rods and I try to rotate them every year. I have a chopper too,'' he added.
He said the show had received 150 to 160 entries, but estimated more than 300 cars had arrived on site yesterday."

1932 Ford Hot Rod Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

1932 Ford Hot Rod Celebrates its 75th Anniversary: "The 1932 Ford is the holy grail of hot rods. Better known as 'the Deuce,' it's the car every hot-rodder wants. Roadsters and coupes are especially prized, but any Deuce will do.

Over the years, hot-rodders have never stopped modifying the '32 Ford. It's been chopped and channeled, dropped and drilled, fixed up and souped up. It's been raced from one end of the country to the other, from dry lakes in California to drag strips in Indiana.

And, of course, the Deuce is the icon of street racing everywhere.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford, and it's being celebrated by a gathering of the most significant Deuces of all time.

Last year, Ford commissioned a panel of hot-rod experts to review a list of some 474 worthy cars and whittle it down to 75 cars. To honor these cars, Ford has created a special display, 'The 75: The 75 Most Influential '32 Ford Hot Rods.' It will be unveiled at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, January 26-28, 2007.

Many of these historic cars had been lost over the years only to be rediscovered by today's enthusiasts. A surprising number have been carefully restored to look the way they did in their heyday. Only a few are still missing. "

WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information

WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "POMONA, Calif. -- The celebration continues at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, as the '32 Ford, the quintessential hot rod, marks its diamond jubilee.

'Deuces Wild,' the Museum's anniversary exhibit, opens Feb. 7 featuring several of the 75 Most Significant '32 Ford hot rods as determined by a blue- ribbon panel of hot rod experts. Included will be Chili Catallo's 'Little Deuce Coupe' which appeared on the Beach Boys album of the same name -- perhaps one of the most famous '32 Ford hot rods of all time; a re-creation of Fred Allen's 'Devil Deuce;' the 'Orange Crate;' and roadsters from Tommy Foster, Neal East and the Berardini Bros. In total, 11 cars, 10 of which were deemed the '75 most significant.' The exhibit runs until June 18.

'You'll never see these historical cars together again,' said Museum Executive Director Tony Thacker, who was on the judging panel and has authored a book on the Deuce. 'If you're a Deuce fan, this is a once-in-a- lifetime collection.'

In addition to the cars, historic and never-before-displayed photography of early '32 Fords in production will be shown. Photographs of hot rods and racing Deuces will grace the walls of the Museum, a landmark part of the Los Angeles County Fairplex."

Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Coming To Toronto

Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Coming To Toronto: "TORONTO - February 1, 2007: From a 1951 Mercury to a 1969 Camaro, the feature cars at the 2007 Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show are sure to capture both the eye and the imagination. The hardcore show for car enthusiasts rides into the International Centre (6900 Airport Road) from March 9-11, 2007 with custom cars and trucks competing for $50,000 in cash and awards. On top of the not-to-miss feature cars and personalities, the event boasts more than 600 top show cars and trucks and over 250 exhibitors, covering 350,000 square feet. Visitors to the 2007 Performance World Show will be treated to the Foose ’69, one of only twenty Camaros conceived by renowned car designer Chip Foose and hand built by Unique Performance. Owner Fred Cini of Wasaga Beach, Ontario was on a flight two years ago when he read about this rare and stunning vehicle that combines world-class technology and automotive craftsmanship inside an updated beauty. While the motor consists of the raw power of a 572cid / 620 HP GM Aluminum Head Big Block V8 Engine, the body boasts style and sophistication with its Jaguar door handles, Foose badges, custom hood, smooth bumpers and Hot Hues paint. Cini, as an avid car enthusiast, jumped on the opportunity to obtain a Foose ’69 and now owns the only one in Canada."

'Deuce' celebrates 75th anniversary in spectacular display at Grand National Roadster Show - Autoblog

'Deuce' celebrates 75th anniversary in spectacular display at Grand National Roadster Show - Autoblog: "The iconic symbol of hot rodding is unquestionably the 1932 Ford. Designed with aerodynamic poise by Edsel Ford, the '32 also showcased Henry Ford's engineering genius with the introduction of an affordable V8 engine. Luckily, Ford didn't make the flathead motor as powerful as possible. Thousands of speed-loving, mechanically inclined owners handled the rest. History has been very kind to the '32. Almost anything is cool, from primered rat rods to billet masterpieces.

Last year, a panel of hot rod experts selected the 75 most significant 32 Ford hot rods out of 474 nominees. At this year's 58th annual Grand National Roadster Show held over the weekend at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, about 60 of those 75 were gathered for a historic display in a 44,000-square-foot building. Eight of the 75 did not survive. Each of the vehicles on display had placards with essays and rare photos to document their selection.

Other '32 events are planned for the year, including 'Deuce Week' at the Petersen Automotive Museum in February, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will honor the class of '32."

Kevin & Karen Alstott's '35 Ford wins America's Most Beautiful Roadster award - Autoblog

Kevin & Karen Alstott's '35 Ford wins America's Most Beautiful Roadster award - Autoblog: "Last year's winner of the prestigious Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama has added another big trophy to its collection. Kevin and Karen Alstott's 1935 Ford convertible captured top honors at the 58th Grand National Roadster show on Sunday night when it was named America's Most Beautiful Roadster.

This was the 58th edition of the Grand National Roadster Show, which was known as the Oakland Roadster Show before moving to the more spacious Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. The honor has been won by some of the industry's most notable hot rodders, including Blackie Gejeian, George Barris, Tex Smith, Ermie Immerso, Boyd Coddington and Chuck Lombardo.

The Alstott's '35, nicknamed the Iowa Radster, was built by Roger Burman at Lakeside Rods & Rides. Marcel DeLay hand-formed the body and the Recovery Room finished the interior. Power comes from a 408-cubic-inch all-aluminum small-block engine."

abc7.com: Southern California's news leader - Raodster Show Celebrates Hot Rods

abc7.com: Southern California's news leader - Raodster Show Celebrates Hot Rods: "January 26, 2007 - The Grand National Roadster Show celebrates the American hot rod, cars that clever young men began creating right after World War II.
The definitive hot rod is widely thought to be the '32 Ford. When the Beach Boys sang about their 'Little Deuce Coupe,' they were referring to a '32.
Some of the most significant '32s in the world have been gathered for the show and each one has a story. Some were built for speed contests on California's dry lakes, while others were created for show.
Ford has also commissioned hand-built pedal cars from some of the top rod builders, they'll be auctioned off later this year for charity.
Even if you were too young to be there when hot rodding began, you might know the cars from pop culture. 'American Graffiti' showcased a mean '32 on the big screen, while the made-for-TV Monkees drove around in a wild, hot-rodded custom Pontiac that's just undergone a complete restoration.
In today's world, the rods that win trophies can cost hundreds of thousands to build or buy.
But for only a few dollars, you can admire the cars of others at the show. "

WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information

WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "CAMBRIDGE, Ontario -- Lowdown Hot Rods will be posting awards at each Pro Modified Racing Association race for 2007.

“We are very excited to be involved with the PMRA series,” said Tom VanDerGeld, owner of Lowdown Hot Rods. “We will present a special low qualifier award at each of the PMRA events this year and reward the teams that outperform their competitors.”

Whether you're into hot rods, racecars, street machines or trucks, Lowdown Hot Rods has you covered. They’re hot rodders and racers ourselves, and can talk your language and convert your ideas into reality.

“Tom VanDerGeld has many years of experience within the hot rod and racing industry,” stated Bruce F. Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations of the PMRA. “He has the experience, equipment and knowledge to deliver quality work consistently. It is great that they appreciate the value in endorsing their products with our teams and the PMRA series.” "