Friday, 1 February 2013

America's Most Beautiful Roadster 2013

America's Most Beautiful Roadster 2013 

For 64 years, hot rod enthusiasts have gathered in California to give one of their own the award of America's Most Beautiful Roadster. Here's a glimpse at a few of the highlights from this year's show, including the winning entry, John Mumford's 1927 Ford Track T.

 
A 1932 Ford Phaeton, powered by a chromed Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12, owned by Timothy Tarris.


 
'32 Ford Roadster owned by Ford sales and marketing chief Jim Farley, powered by a modern 4.6 liter Ford V-8

 Richard Zocchi's 1962 Chrysler 300, winner of the George Barris Kustom D Elegance award

 Awesomely flamed 1951 Mercury.

 
1949 Cadillac Phantom Wagon, owned by Jim Noteboom

 
Roadster from the Grand National Roadster Show

 
Mark & Dennis Mariani's 1933 Bonneville Salt Flats roadster, a speed record holder.

 
John Mumford's winning 1927 Ford Track T roadster

 
John Mumford's 1927 Ford Track T, under construction in Roy Brizio's shop

Rear of the 1927 Ford Track T under construction

  
Rare Ford V8-60 with Ardun heads in Roy Brizio's shop