{"id":14285,"date":"2011-01-29T00:07:58","date_gmt":"2011-01-29T07:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/"},"modified":"2013-02-17T18:12:19","modified_gmt":"2013-02-18T01:12:19","slug":"12-contenders-2011-ambr-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Contenders for 2011 America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F12-contenders-2011-ambr-award%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F01%2FAMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T.JPG&amp;description=12+Contenders+for+2011+America%E2%80%99s+Most+Beautiful+Roadster\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"12 Contenders for 2011 America\u2019s Most Beautiful Roadster\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=12 Contenders for 2011 America\u2019s Most Beautiful Roadster&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/12-contenders-2011-ambr-award\/\" data-text=\"12 Contenders for 2011 America\u2019s Most Beautiful Roadster\" data-desc=\"12 Hot Rod Roadsters at Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA Vote for your favorite below. (Click any picture to see it full size) Read about the new AMBR Award judging rules. It's that time... 12 judges in an ENTIRELY NEW judging format (more info on that coming soon...) will face the\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T.JPG\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><h3>12 Hot Rod Roadsters at Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Vote for your favorite below.<\/strong><\/em> (Click any picture to see it full size)<\/p>\n<h4><a title=\"AMBR Award Rules and Judging\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2011-ambr-award-judging-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read about the new AMBR Award judging rules. <\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14288\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1923 Ford Model T\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-400x281.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time&#8230; 12 judges in an ENTIRELY NEW judging format (more info on that coming soon&#8230;) will face the difficult task of picking the 2011 Grand National Roadster Show&#8217;s &#8220;America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster&#8221;. The AMBR award, as it&#8217;s known, is given out every year at the Grand National Roadster Show to a true roadster (one that does not have roll-up windows) that has never been shown at an indoor show. Sounds simple enough? You choose your favorite in a poll below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #1<\/strong><br \/>\nPictured above is Russ and Lora Freund&#8217;s 1923 Ford Roadster from Postfalls, Idaho called, &#8220;The Takeout T&#8221;. This is the only &#8220;T-bucket&#8221; competing for America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster and it is outstanding.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14287\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1923 Ford Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-23-Ford-Model-T-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n1948 Ford Flathead powered, chromed to the max and featuring a striking, custom shade of Planet Color Purple paint. I&#8217;ll have to get the name of the color for the feature I&#8217;ll have to do. This car, except for the chrome work, was built entirely by Russ and his buddies.\u00a0 That&#8217;s My Ride is Me!<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #2<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14296\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1933 Ford Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1933 Roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This 1933 Ford Roadster is owned by Phillip Ray out of Montara, CA. The &#8220;Nugget&#8221; runs an LS-2 with a Magnuson Supercharger connected to a 4L-60 automatic.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14295\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Amercia's Most Beautiful Roadster Conetender - 1933 Ford Roadster Interior\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1933 Roadster interior\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-33-Ford-Roadster-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The interior from Finish Line Automotive interiors is a work of art. The wrap-around dash and simple, graceful gauge layout&#8217;s working beautifully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #3<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14286\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - Ford Prototype Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show,prototype roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Behold the &#8220;Double Dozen&#8221; Prototype Roadster built by Steve&#8217;s Auto Restoration and owned by Jeff Chandler. Listed as a 1933 Ford Roadster in the program, this car is actually a Chris Ito designed, hand formed, steel bodied prototype that was supposed to be part of 24 cars built&#8230; thus the Double Dozen. Unfortunately, only one of the aluminum bodied cars that were to follow were made, then production stopped.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14302\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - Ford Prototype Interior\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show,prototype roadster interior\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-Prototype-Roadster-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe interior is by Sid Chavers. It&#8217;s looks as comfortable as it is beautiful!<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #4<br \/>\n<a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14298\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1934 Ford Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1934 Roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slick, black, elegance. Daryl Wolfswinkel&#8217;s 1934 Ford Roadster is displayed with doors shut and hood down. It certainly shows off the beauty of this driven hot rod!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14297\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1934 Ford Roadster Engine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show,1934 Roadster Engine\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-34-Ford-Roadster-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder Doug Jerger of Squeeg&#8217;s Kustoms in Chandler, AZ is a MyRideisMe.com friend, so I got a picture with the hood up showing the (gasp) 427 Dart aluminum block and heads and Hilborn injection. Instead of polishing everything, a brushed finish adds a subtle style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #5<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14293\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beatiful Roadster Contender - 1932 Ford Roadster &quot;Red&quot;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1932 Roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-red-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Called &#8220;Red&#8221; this 1932 Ford Roadster is. Owned by Dan and Donna Deshon, this deuce roadster fires a LS1 connected to a 4L60E wrapped in a Rod Bod steel body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #6<br \/>\n<a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14300\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1936 Auburn Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, auburn roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you think of hot rod roadsters contending for the AMBR award, did a 1936 Auburn roadster come to mind? It did for owners Gary and Janice Williams!\u00a0 Cleverly named, &#8220;It Wazza&#8221; 1936 Auburn tells ya that not much of this custom roadster is as it was&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14299\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1936 Auburn Roadster interior\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, auburn roadster interior\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-36-Auburn-Roadster-2-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The interior is just flat amazing with upholstery work done by Dave Putnam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #7<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14294\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1932 Ford Roadster \" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, twin blowers\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-twin-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out &#8220;Da Twins&#8221;, a 1932 Ford Roadster owned by Dan and Linda Moisio of Lake Havasu, AZ. If you squint hard, you&#8217;ll see da-twin Whipple superchargers on top of the 400 stroker small block Chevy. You should also notice the paint.<\/p>\n<p>Would someone please explain the manikin?<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #8<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14292\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1932 Roadster Pickup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, Roadster Pickup\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-pickup-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jack Hagemann, Jr. of Morgan Hill, CA is both owner and builder of the only pickup contending for the AMBR award. This 1932 Roadster pickup. Like the black 34 Roadster above, Jack&#8217;s pickup is shown with the hood down and doors closed. It sure is easier to see the lines of the car and great fit and finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #9<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14301\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1918 Dodge Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1918 Dodge Roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-1918-Dodge-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The theme for this year&#8217;s show is Route 66. Sitting on the historic highway (not completely photo-ready yet) is Richard and May Seals 1918 Dodge Roadster called &#8220;Rattlesnake&#8221;. The old Dodge naturally features a 1956 Chrysler Hemi connected to a 700R4 trans in a modified, but original, chassis. The interior was stitched by Ron Mangus Interiors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #10<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14290\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1932 Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, deuce roadster\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;LA Deuce&#8221; is owned by Joe and Teresa Mitchell. There are five 1932 Roadsters contending for the AMBR award.\u00a0 Sitting on a SoCal Speed Shop frame is a ZZ4 Chevy rowed by a Tremec five speed trans with a Brookville steel body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #11<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14291\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1932 Ford Roadster Fantom\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, fantom\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-32-Ford-Roadster-phantom-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This &#8220;Fantom&#8221; 1932 Ford Roadster features the second Ford flathead in the competition. Owner and builder (That scores points with me) Dick Bennett used a channeled, sectioned and stretched Brookville steel body, then hooked the blown flathead to a T-5 transmission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>America&#8217;s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender #12<\/strong><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" rel=\"lightbox[14285]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14289\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster Contender - 1929 Ford Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster.JPG\" alt=\"America's Most Beautiful Roadster, AMBR Contender, Pomona Car show, 2011 Grand National Roadster Show, 1929\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster.JPG 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/AMBR-Contender-29-Ford-Roadster-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nick Kallos, owner of the 1929 Ford Roadster is also dig&#8217;n this year&#8217;s Route 66 theme. The &#8220;Blue Haze&#8221; runs a traditional looking small block Chevy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"polls-10\" class=\"wp-polls\">\n\t<form id=\"polls_form_10\" class=\"wp-polls-form\" action=\"\/Blog\/index.php\" method=\"post\">\n\t\t<p style=\"display: none;\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"poll_10_nonce\" name=\"wp-polls-nonce\" value=\"459d3b126e\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<p style=\"display: none;\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"poll_id\" value=\"10\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which car is America's Most Beautiful Roadster?<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"polls-10-ans\" class=\"wp-polls-ans\"><ul class=\"wp-polls-ul\">\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-63\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"63\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-63\">#1 - Purple 1923 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-64\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"64\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-64\">#2 - Gold 1933 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-65\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"65\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-65\">#3 - Black\/red Prototype 1933 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-66\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"66\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-66\">#4 - Black\/fendered 1934 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-67\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"67\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-67\">#5 - Red 1932 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-68\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"68\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-68\">#6 - 1936 Auburn Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-69\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"69\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-69\">#7 - Blue\/Twin Blown 1932 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-70\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"70\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-70\">#8 - Red 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-71\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"71\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-71\">#9 - Red 1918 Dodge Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-72\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"72\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-72\">#10 - Dark Blue 1932 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-73\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"73\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-73\">#11 - Black\/Flathead 1932 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<li><input type=\"radio\" id=\"poll-answer-74\" name=\"poll_10\" value=\"74\" \/> <label for=\"poll-answer-74\">#12 - Light Blue 1929 Ford Roadster<\/label><\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><input type=\"button\" name=\"vote\" value=\"   Vote   \" class=\"Buttons\" onclick=\"poll_vote(10);\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#ViewPollResults\" onclick=\"poll_result(10); 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