Hot Rods Show Us Your Favorite Roadster

Can't help myself . . .

 

I kinda like mine LOL Gary

 

How aone with a straight 8 .......

 

You beat me to it..

 

I certainly had fun with this one. 12,000 miles and on a dirt track over 20 times.

 

My latest 1 watching the spring colors startin to bloom

 

My 34 all Henry steel roadster.

 

Hello,

We came upon the bright orange rear engine roadster we have been seeing and reading about in the Drag News since those early days. That was a find and we were awed by the real live action.
1959 Riverside Raceway pits

1959 Riverside Raceway Speed Sport Roadster… the next filming location starts at :38 the Bakersfield Smoker’s March Meet in 1960.

For the dragstrip version: for me, there is no other choice: The Speed Sport Roadster !!!
Speed Sport Roadster 1960

The feeling when walking around the roadster, the sound when it fired up, and the overall aura of the build, stance and bright orange/red color all make up one of the most prolific race cars in drag racing history. YRMV
1960 Bakersfield Smokers March Meet Pits to the Staging Area...

1960 Bakersfield Smokers March Meet… two brothers up close and personal to the Speed Sport Roadster.
Old Friday Art
Jnaki

But, without the hoopla of who’s roadster is the favorite, a true street roadster, driven as much as possible is to me, one favorite roadster built for just that purpose. A Daily driver… if this red 32 roadster were in our small two car garage, the other car would not move for several weeks or until we had to use the station wagon aspect to move stuff or place in the cavernous area behind our seats.
Jack Stewart


This is a hard choice as there are plenty of hot rods that deserve a selection. But for me as a photographer/hot rod/drag race builder/owner/driver, there are only a few that really stick out in my mind. When I think about all of the hot rods I have seen over the years, it is difficult. All of my choices are from So Cal. I would constantly see one or the other at various pancake breakfasts, rod runs, and hot rod picnics, as well as a few car shows. But, it was the way the hot rods struck me (and my wife) that kept them close to the heart. (although, that first ride in our friend's black 34 5 window Ford Coupe was pretty outstanding)

Jack Stewart of the L.A. Roadsters took me under his wing and showed me various aspects of early hot rods. I had my first open roadster ride in his immaculate red 1932 roadster. It was not a curvy mountain road alongside of a lake, but in a residential neighborhood with few cars. It was the feeling I got from this roadster and the way it felt going over the So Cal roads. The old “wind in your hair…” scene played on and on for many blocks.

Yes, Jack is now gone and he did get older, as we all are doing so gracefully as possible, these days. But, this is how I remember him and his immaculate 1932 Ford Roadster. Thanks, Jack…

 

Tom Mcmullens 32

 

was just looking for a thread to post these pics

 

Me and Mine for 32 years. Now resides in NH.

 

Paul's rod at Yamba Rod Run in Aussie

 

My favorite? Well, this is my favorite that I own.

 

Not my car, not my picture, might not even technically be a roadster, but a favourite picture. Share the joy.

 

I'll have what she's having!!!

 

If you know , you know.

 

A friends car. r.i.p. Rob.

 

I have 2 and they are both mine (I'm partial to Model 40's). One under construction and the other done (well, they are never done, but it is driveable).

 

I just scrolled through the thread again. (it's winter ) If you're a roadster person. you found more that you like than not. A roadster represents many things to me. Kind of a motorcycle with 4 wheels. It's about enjoying the outdoors and all that it brings. Who hasn't been caught in a rain storm and laughed about it for years? You can personalize it how ever you want. Color, engine, stance, interior or not. It reflects a freedom that only a roadster can provide with 4 wheels. I don't think I'm the only person that feels this way. I've been without a roadster for some time. That may change.

 

This is not my car, but it is my picture, nice execution- in the build and display sense, not in the grisly, bloody sense.

 

Bubba Bugs Brizio built 32

 

Donnie Richardson's 32

 

Just found this pic…favorite Indy Car…Roadster era!