Chrome-Plated Classics Dominate the National Roadster Show
February 23rd, 2009 — 03:19 am
The sports car inspired hot rod of Harry Willet bagged the top honors in the recent National Roadster Show. It bested a very strong field of 14 cars in one of the most coveted car shows in the US.
The show was traditionally held in Oakland but was moved to Pomona in 2003. Through the years, hot rods have never failed to please crowds and this year was the biggest ever—with the biggest crowd and highest number of entries.
Car enthusiasts trooped to the venue to see the AMBR or what it America’s Most Beautiful Roadster. The winner of this category is similar to winning the Nobel Prize or the gold medal in the Olympics for hot rods.
The list of cars is trimmed down. This year 700 cars were judged and only over a dozen competed for the honor of the AMBR.