Event Coverage Grand National Roadster Show 2011

I had a great this time, as I did last year. I came home very inspired, but am apathetic about acting on that inspiration . I think that has more to do with funds than anything else though. Still, there were so many people in attendance it got annoying at times. Very tough to take the pictures I really wanted. Overhearing conversations by many people that were "in my way" made me feel like they really didn't want to be there, or were disinterested in general. Had several people casually walk in front of me inside and outside just as I was about to snap a pic, without even as much as acknowledging I was even there . Still I had a great time looking at all the historic cars as well as the current crop of killer machines. I won't be posting my pics, as about 99.9% of the shots I took I think I have already seen posted. Still a WAY! better time than sitting around the house, or doing chores.

 

Just returned home tonight - definitely a once in a lifetime event to see and a real challenge to photograph.

 

My feet ache so bad, Im going to hack them off with a dull hatchet. Here's my last batch. Hopefully nobody is tired of looking at them.

 

Yeah, you got that right sometimes you just have to be real patient and wait for people to move, and that's when you have the split second to take the photo.

 

well that patience paid off because those photos are great 59. Thanks for keeping those of us on the east coast who are too poor informed.

 

I'm a shit photographer, but these were my favs.. The pink I loved, but hated the color..

 

Thanks for the images Buick59!

Perfection.

 

Amazing pictures. I look at yours and want to throw mine away.

 

Check out Rodder's Journal for a feature.

 

Yeah unique car,terrible, TERRIBLE colors!

 

Great Photo -- However, if you tell me that Brian's car was outside, there had better be a really good reason (?) Seriously.....WTF

 

So far, the pictures are wonderful! Please keep them coming!! One thing is for sure....there are always such a great group of cars on display -- and history

VERY sad to have had to miss GNRS 2011 - Had to cancel our trip last Wednesday because my dad simply wasn't able to travel that distance. He was very disappointed -

 

amazing pics,the first one of the junior conway clone just knocks you the fuck out.

 

Buick59....for every 100 times I see your photos and say holy shit, I post maybe once. So here it is....HOLY SHIT! Great stuff.

Here are a few of mine....

 

A few more....




























I think there's a build thread on this '35 buried somewhere in the depths of the HAMB. Fucking masterpiece...










I never knew I could like an Econoline as much as I like Church's...as many have said, the details are incredible...





That's it from me. The rest are on my website here....http://www.villainscc.com/Shows.htm

 

Great pics!

The Pierson coupe looks a bazillion times better!

That black '35 is stunning! Who's is it?

The Gooch's Merc is stunning too. Anymore shots of it Mike?

 

How Did I miss these? Thanks Rusk.

 

Stunning shot Dan. I sure hope PhatCaddy sees it.

Cuz he did the "Drive In". He had a GREAT spot. Everytime you went in or out of any of the building around it you got a chance to see the Caddy again. AWESOME spot that anyone would convent.

So sorry to hear the news. This explains why I never heard back from ya. Thoughts and prayers your Dad is feeling better soon.

 

Interesting- this was just on the Vintage shots pages (page 1055)

 

I heard a crazy story from the GNRS. Some guy got thrown out cause he was stepping across the ropes and snooping around in the cars in the Custom's building. Damm!

 

Josh Mills out of Atlanta or close by built this '35 Ford. It's stunning and he's a ruler much like Rudy Rodriquez.




Here's a link to his work.
http://millscustoms.com/1935ford3wcoupe.html

 

Thanks hotrodladycrusr. It really did have a primo spot. Very hard getting a decent shot of it with all the traffic.

Here are a few more - I will be adding them all week. A more complete display will be in my PBase gallery. http://www.pbase.com/dlgphoto/gnrs2011

 

Josh Mills huh? I thought it looked like a different car, but I guess not. Gorgeous car.

 

Thanks for the pictures without a crowd in front of all the cars.
Michael

 

Here are a few shots I took. Thanks to Axle. Amazing time.


















Check out the full set here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035695693@N01/sets/72157625948574272/

 

damn cool pics! thanks for sharing!

 

Now I completely see that it was a GREAT spot AND he was able to cruise So Cal after hours NIIIIICCCCE!
Sorry I missed you girlie Can't wait to see your pics and read all about the fun!!!

 

what a masterpiece the mills 35 is.I could not stop starring at it, that and the calori 36 which just blew me away.

 

I think Josh mills is one those builders who's flying under the radar right now

 

Blackjack....them thar are sum damn fine lookin fotos you have taken. Love your arty detail shots!