8 hours and 16,000 steps later at Cobo Center....a great time as always. The great 8 are the first vehicles: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bossmustang/albums/72157680791295985 Bonus coverage of the Great 8 from Hot Rod: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/2017-detroit-autorama-pirelli-great-8/ Bill
What a variety. If there isn't something you like here, you probably should get into something else! Thanks for taking the time.
Thank you for sharing your photos. Very nice job. For those of us unable to attend this event your photos make it like being there
Thanks for the great pics ........some of the vehicles are too over the top for me but your pics are really stunning .
This isn't the 1st time I've had the pleasure of enjoying your efforts. Thank you very much. This year I feel like I really missed out by not being there. I haven't felt that way so much in the past.
I'm not surprised ... Since the inception of the Hokey Ass Message Board in 1996, the "Don Ridler Memorial Award" winner has rarely (if ever) been considered "H.A.M.B. friendly": Previous Ridler Winners 2016 - Bill Thomas - 1939 Olds Convertible 2015 - Don Voth - '65 Impala "Imposter" - Design: Chip Foose 2014 - J.F. Launier - '64 Buick Riviera 2013 - Ron Cizek - '40 Ford 2012 - Dwayne Peace - '55 T-Bird 2011 Bruce Ricks - 1956 Ford "Suncammer" 2010 Tammy Ray - '33 Ford - Gold Digger 2009 Doug Cooper - '34 Ford 2008 Mike Warn - '60 Rambler - Ferrambo 2007 Ross & Beth Meyers - '36 Ford Coupe 2006 Kevin & Karen Alstott '35 Ford - Iowa Radster 2005 Ken Reister - '36 Ford Roadster 2004 Al & Leora Brockley - '40 Willys 2003 Ron Whiteside - '34 Ford Coupe 2002 Bob Rydell, '35 Chevrolet 2001 Chris Williams, '49 Chevrolet 2000 Paul Atkin, Salt Pounder 2000 1999 Bob Young, Inovator 1998 Eric Peratt & Ken Reister 1997 Dave and Joyce Emery, Revolver 1996 George Poteet __________________________________ 1995 Robert Rizzoli 1994 Fred Warren 1993 David Stizer 1992 Jimmy Stewart 1991 Tony Carlini 1990 Dan Webb 1989 Michael Baliestiero 1988 Mal Kieswetter 1987 John Kolbusz 1986 Dale Hunt 1985 Bobby Alloway 1984 Bob Reed 1983 Ron Barnum 1982 John Papper 1981 Bob Tiano 1980 Everett Rezendes, 1929 Ford, Cranberry Delivery 1979 Frank Morabito, 1922 Ford Touring, Garage Father's Rod 1978 Bob Anzalone 1977 Frank Camden, 1923 T, Black Gold 1976 Robert Sweatt, 1923 Ford, El Toro 1975 Bob Gutzke, 1937 Ford, The Way We Were 1974 Don Campbell, 1927 Ford, Tartan T 1973 Jerry Pennington, Show Rod, Devilfish 1972 Jerry Pennington, 1969 Corvette, Scorpion 1971 John Greer, Show Rod, Brinks Express 1970 Jan Bergel, 1967 Ford, Electro Charger 1969 Larry Alexander, 1923 Ford T, Top Banana 1968 Chuck Miller, Show Rod, Fire Truck 1967 Alexander Brothers, 1964 Dodge, Deora 1966 Maynard Rupp, Funny Car, Chevroom 1965 Bob Massaron, 1956 Chevy, Venturian 1964 Al Bergler, AA/C, More Aggravation That stated, congratulations to owners Buddy and Nancy Jordan, designers Chris Ito & Steve Frisbee, and all the talented craftsmen at Steve’s Auto Restorations on winning this prestigious award.
... Thanks for posting .. Great pics ... ... My Cousin Bob Anzalone won the Ridler with this home built T Bucket in 1978 ... ... without spending a million bucks ...
And the winner is? SAR in Portland built hat 2 mill ride. Not HAMB friendly...that doesn't seem to matter in the motor city. I heard the oil pan was 30k, I can build an entire car for that but it wouldn't win the Riddler!
I heard some misfire about this year's winner right after it was presented. I say it won with what it takes which is talent, creativity, dedication, and a disciplined team of pros willing to go the distance. Funding be damned, that car was over the top in so many ways. The blown Ardun cpe was also over the top. Nice field of Great 8s and well earned wins for all of them.
You sure you aren't confusing that with the Oscars last night? I know the interior man, Dan. I have talked to him about my interior plans. Mine is just a traditional style bench and maybe some map pockets in the doors and some trunk trim but that guy does have talent. The Riddler winner may not HAMB friendly but it is a tribute to SAR and Dan and other craftsmen that use this as a chance to showcase their skills and talents in front of the car world. I am going to have to attend that show one year to see these cars in person. Thanks for your PM updates too Highlander!.
Thanks for the amazing photos. I was there but stayed in my booth in the basement. Great work, it brings it all to life!