Here's pics of the ten (10) Contenders for the 2020 America's Most Beautiful Roadster award ... in no particular order: Dustin "Dusty" Smith with his 1926 Ford Roadster: image by @Greg Stokes image by @Jimmy B Mike Dwight with his self-built (Brizio chassis) 1932 Ford Roadster: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Tom Firth with his 1932 Ford “Brownstone Roadster” built at Stokers Hot Rod Factory: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) John Ivy with his Schraders Speed Shop built 1927 Ford Roadster: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Ken Katashio with his 1932 Ford Roadster from Japan: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Brandi Laird with her Adams Hot Rods built 1934 Ford Roadster: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Gary DeVine with his Galpin Auto Sports (Dennis Lesky / Dave Shuten) built 1932 Ford RPU: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Gary Mower with his Show Time Rods built 1932 Ford Roadster: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Monty Belsham with his 1932 Ford Muroc (Kugel Komponents) Roadster built by Squeeg Kustoms: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) Walter Sigsbey with his self-built 1915 Ford "Leg Show" T-bucket: image by @Greg Stokes image by Mark Vaughn (for Autoweek) NOTE: I'm fully aware that not all ten of the contenders are "HAMB-friendly" (or even semi HAMB-friendly). That stated, let's try to keep our negative comments to a minimum (so this thread doesn't get closed) ... and just discuss / critique the other contenders.
Thanks for posting those. I was there 15 years ago as the guest of a guy who had built a winner years ago. Until you see them in person, it's hard to appreciate the level of craftsmanship, and I'm sure it's gone up, not down. Like them or not, they're impressive.
Some nice trad entries there. I think I like the green track T best, but a couple others catch my eye too. I get a huge kick out of the "Leg Show" style T-bucket...it's a riot of color and wild proportions, crashing what seems to be a very conservative party.
The only one I don't care for is the 15 T. Strange decision to have the body so cut back on the sides. RPU is very nice.
Interesting. Speed 33 body. They must have replaced the doors or welded the window tracks up. And someone cut in a cowl vent like I did. Flathead and hood straps too. Should have had mine judged.
Thanks for sharing @HEMI32...nice to see the roots of Vintage Hotrod still being an element in the Big...er picture...
The T is a tribute to Danny Eichstedts "Leg Show" from 69/70. Pretty much the best of the best names in the industry built the original.
Thanks for sharing my photos. I was asked to be a judge for AMBR all the way from New Zealand Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
the 27 t roadster in top is actually a Spokane car the owner, builder is dusty, the same guy that did the mint t a few years ago. That car is amazing. It’s an old drag car with a hopped up flathead 6 in it, he restored it to the way it was in the day, and then made it gnrs nice.
All appear to be real hot rods that someone can actually drive, The leg show T may be a bit spooky on the freeway but you could drive it. Quite unlike some of the winners 20 or so years ago where radical outweighed ever being able to drive them except from the trailer to the powerparking spot. I'm sure not placing any bets on what will win this year though as I can't even pick a favorite let alone a winner.
@JimSibley - Thanks for the clarification ... I thought Dusty looked familiar ... not sure why a press release stated the car was “Edward McSweeny’s” (perhaps it was originally campaigned by McSweeny) ... I’ve updated the caption accordingly.
The '34 is my favorite, and a female owner is a refreshing change, would love to hear the story behind that build. I must say that I love the Leg Show T just for how batshit wild it is, it really stands out. Big points for it being owner-built too.
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