Event Coverage 2017 AMBR Contenders

My pic as well, that is NICE. Looks like an AMBR contender from the mid/late fifties, nice! I really doubt it will win though, not trendy enough.

 

That was my pick, until I scrolled down and saw the Lavender '32 RP. It was all over at that point.

 

Custom mix Washington blue...got it,but that color is so dark,it still rates in my list of favorites. HRP

 

Nicely put Highlander but a huge shout out needs to go to Eric Black who worked with Troy on the design of this car. I have seen a number of his rendering/designs for some of the other contenders as well.

 

Looking the Mulholland over in EB's rendering it evokes a wave of class never before seen at the GNRS, it has to do with the images color at time of conception.

With that said though I think that it should've been in the concepts shade of color, but there's nothing wrong with a Kool Kustom in a shade of Red.

 

Not sure which one is which, but here are shots of what I call coach builder projects

 

To your point: roof

It was no where to be found on Friday - I can assure you; I looked! I really liked this car and amazed at the thoughtfulness and craftsmenship the longer I careened my little next in every direction. And I liked the '32's - I have a black Brizio '32 myself - but unless the judges want to paint every future picture with one ‘brush’ - Brookville body, Edelbrock engine and the painter de jour, you'll have them designing them like a country western song - very systematic with a small algorithm thrown in for kicks. I think Troy takes it home this year. Just saying.

 

im likin the Phayton

 

push a button on the and the roof retracts into the trunk. problem solved.

 

Also LUV this one. Gary

 

I'm thinking this one should've been in contention as it's every bit as nice as what's in the floor and it harks Hot Rod in every direction, it been raced, street driven as I've witnessed this myself and it's never been submitted. Isn't this what this show should be all about? Think Bill Niekamp and his Race N Show 29 Roadster and later Pete's future partners car at the time if their acquaintance .

Quick, somebody do a write in!!!!!

 

I cant ever recall another year when so many of the contenders looked so much alike.

 

There's one other thing that wears me right out. The Show Card for Hetfileds Deuce, so fuckin kool!! Love it...

 

That's a good thing. It's best kept in the trunk. The car looks like a zika baby with the roof up. Gorgeous with the roof down.

 

Been following the show on Facebook, Street Rodder live with John Gilbert, doing a great job and
such a nice guy. Check it out if you can't make the show.....

 

Very Nice bunch of Hot Rods! Thank you for posting for those of us who could'nt get there this year.

 

It's beautiful Kevin, has a glass car ever won the AMBR title?

 

Could be mistaken but I believe Chuck Lombardo in '83

 

Actually several come to mind beginning possibly with Andy's Instant T.

 

So,
if I have this right,
after 5 pages of posts,
we have managed to narrow it down to 14 already.
Excellent!

 

Wow, you learn something new everyday. Thanks Ronn...

 

They ALL look better in real life! PACKARD is still my pick it is so nice. Bob

 

I'm with you @Cyclone Kevin
Time a street fighting hot rod won the "ultimate" show prize.

time to reflect on the life and times of Pete, and honour him with his name on a perpetual trophy.

 

@HEMI32 thanks for laying out this thread for us to enjoy. Thanks also to the photographers for the visuals and also to all the others for their additional coverage of this show so important to the culture we enjoy.
I musn't leave out thanks to the Men and Women who create the epic rides that influence and help celebrate the fun of it all. Good Job...

 

Was the judging last night, happening today? Gary

 

How do you choose? They are all BEAUTIFUL and different . I would love to have the talent of these builders .

 

One of the best group of cars I have seen in years. They are all winners in there own right. But there can be only ONE!

 

I was told the winner is announced at six Sunday evening. Has anyone ever explained how the judging team works, or what they look for? As nice as all the cars are, it is like judging a bowl of fruit, some have tops and fenders, lots of chrome or none, just how do you do it? Bob

 

Pretty decent article from 2011 here:

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/2011-ambr-award-judging-rules/


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The Packard is beautiful! But the AMBR should be a Ford, flathead, Black, and look like a Hot Rod! IMO