{"id":9387,"date":"2010-04-26T21:20:04","date_gmt":"2010-04-27T04:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=9387"},"modified":"2011-08-29T08:54:01","modified_gmt":"2011-08-29T15:54:01","slug":"american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany"},"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%2Famerican-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F04%2Famerican-hot-rods-in-germany.jpg&amp;description=American+Hot+Rods+and+Customs+in+Germany\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\"><\/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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" 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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" data-text=\"American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany\" data-desc=\"The last post I did using Pascal Hein's photos was German cars in Germany.\u00a0 Today, I bring you American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany.\u00a0 It's an interesting idea to think of an American Muscle\u00a0car or a traditional roadster\u00a0as an\u00a0\"import\" car.\u00a0 As we saw with Tano's '26 T Roadster from Japan,\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany.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><p>The last post I did using <a title=\"Pascal Hein's Deviant Art Page\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vipallica.deviantart.com\" target=\"_blank\">Pascal Hein&#8217;s photos <\/a>was German cars in Germany.\u00a0 Today, I bring you American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany.\u00a0 It&#8217;s an interesting idea to think of an American Muscle\u00a0car or a traditional roadster\u00a0as an\u00a0&#8220;import&#8221; car.\u00a0 As we saw with <a title=\"Tano's '26 T Roadster\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1-hot-rod-2-countries-3-new-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tano&#8217;s &#8217;26 T Roadster from Japan<\/a>, there are some very cool American rides all over the\u00a0globe.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s see what Germany has in store for us&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9389\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"American hot rods in germany lined up together\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany.jpg\" alt=\"American hot rods at a car show in Germany\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany-150x71.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/american-hot-rods-in-germany-400x190.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a great line up of 20-30&#8217;s hot rods.\u00a0 I spy a sedan, a roadster, and a\u00a0pickup.\u00a0 Looks like we&#8217;re at a car show on\u00a0main street\u00a0USA right?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9390\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"40's Custom cruiser sedan in Germany\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"40's custom Sedan in Germany\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/40s-custom-sedan-in-Germany-400x229.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Low ride height, white walls.\u00a0 This is a beautiful 40&#8217;s (right?) cruiser.\u00a0 I&#8217;m not good with cars from the 40&#8217;s.\u00a0 Anyone know what this is?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9392\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"56 4 door Bel Air work in progress in Germany\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"1956 4 door Bel Air work in progress in Germany\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/56-4-door-Bel-Air-work-in-progress-in-Germany-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, something from the 50&#8217;s.\u00a0 A well used 4 door Chevy Bel Air hot rod project.\u00a0 A little rust here, a little primer there, mismatched doors.\u00a0 I love it.\u00a0 You know this car gets driven.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9393\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Mild custom Ford Edsel in Germany\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"Mild custom Ford Edsel in Germany\" width=\"536\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mild-custom-Ford-Edsel-in-Germany-400x597.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dig this mild custom Ford Edsel!\u00a0 Ya, Ford Edsel.\u00a0 You can&#8217;t get any more American than this.\u00a0 ha ha\u00a0 As big of a failure as it was back in the day, the Edsel can definitely pull off a Custom look.\u00a0 I love it!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9404\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Panel hot rod delivery in Germany\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"Panel delivery hot rod in Germany\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/panel-hot-rod-delivery-in-Germany-400x268.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s more Americana&#8230;billet wheels, super low, painted chrome bits (bumper, grille, headlight bezels).\u00a0 Just a very cool delivery panel wagon hot rod.\u00a0 The only thing that might giveaway the location is the very european puzzle piece shaped brick road (what else do you call those?).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[9387]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9394\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Maratta's Speed Parts 5 window coupe in Germany\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"Maratta's Speed Parts shop hot rod 5 window coupe in Germany\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/marattas-speed-parts-5-window-coupe-in-Germany-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is quintessential American hot rod right here.\u00a0 You&#8217;ve got the classic 5 window body, traditional Speed Shop logo, baby blue scallop on satin black paint, checkered roof\u00a0and Chevy small block with blower on top.\u00a0 Boom!\u00a0 Are you sure this is in Germany?<\/p>\n<p>Long live American hot rods and customs!\u00a0 Thanks Pascal, can&#8217;t wait to see what&#8217;s next from Germany!<\/p>\n<p>Hechtspeed<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<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%2Famerican-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany%2F&amp;media=&amp;description=American+Hot+Rods+and+Customs+in+Germany\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\"><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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\"><\/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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" 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\/american-hot-rods-and-customs-in-germany\/\" data-text=\"American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany\" data-desc=\"The last post I did using Pascal Hein's photos was German cars in Germany.\u00a0 Today, I bring you American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany.\u00a0 It's an interesting idea to think of an American Muscle\u00a0car or a traditional roadster\u00a0as an\u00a0\"import\" car.\u00a0 As we saw with Tano's '26 T Roadster from Japan,\" data-image=\"\" 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><p>Email The last post I did using Pascal Hein&#8217;s photos was German cars in Germany.\u00a0 Today, I bring you American Hot Rods and Customs in Germany.\u00a0 It&#8217;s an interesting idea to think of an American Muscle\u00a0car or a traditional roadster\u00a0as an\u00a0&#8220;import&#8221; 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