More Oakland Hot Rods.....1953

As a follow-up to my Oakland Roadster Show Customs thread , here are some photos of the Hot Rods from the same 1953 show. Some of these photos have the owners in them and closeups of the cars. I think it is cool to study the backgrounds and fashions to get a real feel for the era!





Frank Rose future AMBR




Blackies future AMBR

 

Heres more........



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Dick Williams 1953 AMBR

 

Lastly......Some Race Cars,

 

Fantastic photos, thanks so much for posting.

 

Nifty stuff. Thanx. This one's my favorite, Gary

 

thanks for the ride in the wayback machine

 

Look at the finish on this Rod, and it's strictly a racer. Clean car, and this guy knows how to dress. Class act.
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"Only thing Gary,----This car was not a 1953 entry.

 

My Mistake....Roadster is a 1954 entry!

 

Thanks for the great pics Ron,is that a Tucker I see behind the Frank Rose roadster in the background of the picture ? Probably not........im pretty tired ,its been long day.

 

Jeff,
You're right it is a Tucker.
Matt

 

extra cool.

 

Classy dressing was certainly part of a guys wardrobe back then. Most guys had cool suits and dressed for special occasions. Pegged pants and slim belts. 1953 was a great year for things automotive anjd coolness.

 

Sharp eye Jeff! That is a Tucker , it was on display as a Special Exhibit. It seems that even in 1953, the Tucker was still a big news story surrounded with controversy. Here is the story that was in the program.....Interesting!

 

Ron,Thanks for posting the writeup about the Tucker.I thought I spotted it but wasn't sure,like I said...it was a long day.Must of really been something to go to this great show and see a Tucker in the building.I love those cars.

 

Simply awesome. Class, style, speed.

 

Awesome!!! Love this car it's the one on the Cover of R&C in the 50's with copper paint?


Also cool the see the Lee's Speed Shop streamliner.

 

Same as this one?

 

I've always loved this Photo, but never realized it was the same car! GREAT EYE!!

 

Bitchin as always Ron..Thanks!

 

Great post Ron.

Yep, same car though it was painted a Emerald Green like colour, filled 1/4 windows, from memory Gene Winfield had a hand in it. That is Gene's shop & that is Gene working on the custom convert. Also the June '53 R&C cover car.

(got this scan off ebay)

 

good stuff! keep it coming!

 

Great stuff !! The 3-window in the 1st pic does it for me !!! Thanks, man.

 

Very Kool History! Love it all!!!!

 

Great pics.

 

Really appreciate it Ron, stuff I've never seen before, I luv it!

 

R&C RON - Great stuff! ... Thanks for taking the time to scan these pics and sharing them with us here on the H.A.M.B. ... Much appreciated!