Event Coverage 2010 AMBR contenders.

I just 'got back - absolutely gorgeous cars. Not just the AMBR cars but all categories. Inspired me to hurry up and get my '34 started. The judges had a tough job - but can not second guess their decision - the '33 was the right choice. My first trip to the west coast for a show and I'll go back in June for the LA Roadster show - the 2d on my "Bucket List".

 

yeah I'm an Eagles fan too. i sure hope they turn it around next season.

 

I really hate it but like Ryan said... To each his own.

I'm sure that being the winner it had to be absolutly flawless. I know what it takes to make a car like that. It aint easy...

 

I appreciate the comment. I am the guy paying the bills. I'm not quite sure why I want to set myself up for any more ridicule, the tar and feathers are hard to get off. I have been a "lurker" on your board for quite some time and have a great deal of respect for the knowledge and advice contained herein. I have many times needed the help. I have also built a traditional rod and currently have a 36' Ford pickup as a driver. I enjoy all types of automobiles and respect them for what they are and appreciate those that continue to maintain tradition as well as those that continue to push the limit and keep this industry moving.

My dream was to one day compete for the AMBR. I was able to that with the help of many companies and people who jumped on board to participate. In order to compete you must create a roadster within certain parameters. These parameters do not fit any of your styles nor do they represent anything that this board stands for. I clearly understand that. I can only ask that you appreciate the skill and workmanship of those individuals involved in building the car as the talent of those individuals and companies is exemplary.

The design and appearance is certainly subject to opinion and I respect yours. I am honored that this car has generated so much emotion. Considering there were 9 buildings of cars and hundreds outside in every shape, size, color, brand, custom, original, etc. etc. etc. For one car to have this impact is really something. I don't think this many people have "thrown up" since the swine flu pandemic. The amount of people scared over the display is better than a "b" horror movie. The car actually had a similar reaction on me Sunday night. When they announced my name, I could have been the poster boy for Depends.

I don't think it would do any good to explain any of the ideas behind the roadster or the display nor would I ever try and justify my opinion because it is just that. I am sure many people will enjoy the car and many will feel as you all do. Either way the car has certainly created a temporary diversion when there are so many other issues we deal with everyday far more seriuos and controversial.

Thank you for the positive comments here and to those who understand this not your style but appreciate the work. To those of you who are still feeling ill. I hope you feel better soon. Detroit is coming, you might want to take some airborn or theraflu before you look at pictures or attend.

Mike

 

Winning in any kind of serious compe***ion isnt easy.

Your car has done that, congratulations.

That is something to be respected.


The Drama around it is kind of silly, since the buildstyle of it is not Relevant to this Board to begin with.

I guess to build a car that will be succesfull at this game, you will have to keep a really close eye on the Rulebook.

Same with Racecars, and there are some really ugly Racecars...
( F1 from 5 to 10 years ago, the current Rally Cars, any kind of Nascar since the '70s, Legends, etc...)
And fortunately, most of those are O/T for this Board as well...


Cant blame a guy for building a ugly Winner.

He's a gearhead.

He'd build a beautiful Winner if the rules would allow it.

 

Mike, I'm glad that you had Scott create an interior for you, because I think the 2010 AMBR winner is a vast improvement over the 2008 AMBR winner. I get what you were doing (but I could not get past the "Pep Boys" chrome portholes), but you are right, it is all subjective. Congratulations.

In perspective, the 2008 winner was one of the most controversial winners of the AMBR on many boards, not just ours. It was just not overwhelmingly received as the AMBR by a majority of readers everywhere, as I recall from reading everything.

I don't think your version of the AMBR is as controversial, it just sticks out more from the rest of the pack, especially in the quality of the technical craftsmanship. That is what show winners are all about.

And do I remember correctly the AMBR once going to a fibergl*** T bucket with the psychedelic mural paint job... I think I stopped going to shows for a while after that one.

I think the GNRS is one of the best shows, and this one was one of the best ever. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of participants inside and outside of the Suede Palace. Nice job!

 

I disagree with this statement. A few years ago Don Orosco entered the black 32 Riley OHV flathead roadster for the AMBR award. This car was period correct and traditional in every sense of those definitions. It's the mentality of the judging that didn't see this car for what it was. And trust me, Orosco has no limit when it comes to getting things correct "fit and finish" included. His car was probably the one that sparked the interest to create the "Jalopy Journal AMBR award". I feel it's actually more difficult to find all of the parts necessary to build a car like the Riley Roadster that Orosco built. He actually started collecting original period correct parts in 1985 for that car.