Here is my follow-up to my"Oakland Hot Rods #2....1955" thread. These are photos from the Grand National Roadster Show 1955. The descriptions are from the original program.....ENJOY!
Great to see pictures of the '49 Ford and Kaiser (Blue Champagne) of Oakland Swanx members Gary Elmore and Johnny Johnson. Johnny later went on to build a much more radical Kaiser called Pink Champagne. Leroy French was later a member of the San Rafael Swanx with that same '49 Plymouth. Ive never seen some of these shots, were they all taken by Dannys Dad?
The photos were all taken by professional photographers that were set up the shows. They would take a photo of each car as they entered the show and again as the awards were handed out. The studio would have a booth at the show and sell the photos. Hot Rod magazine ace Eric Rickman was one of the early photographers.
I didnt realize that was how it was done back then (born a bit too late). Fairly similar to the guys today who snap your picture and hand you a business card to take to their booth! Thanks for the info, and keep the great pictures coming!
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