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1927 Ford Built by So-Cal Speed Shop Named America’s Most Beautiful Roadster

1927 Ford Built by So-Cal Speed Shop Named America’s Most Beautiful Roadster

A silver 1927 Ford beat out nine other exquisite roadsters to take home the 2012 AMBR Award at last weekend’s Grand National Roadster Show. Check out photos of all of the vehicles that competed for the award here.

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Slideshow: ‘80 Driven Deuces’ on Display at 2012 Grand National Roadster Show

Slideshow: ‘80 Driven Deuces’ on Display at 2012 Grand National Roadster Show

The 63rd Annual Grand National Roadster Show rolled into the Fairplex in Pomona, California, last weekend and the Hotrod & Restoration team was on-hand at the show to photograph some of the hundreds of unique roadsters on display, including the ones shown in this slideshow.

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Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

A number of car shows are being held across the country this weekend showcasing roadsters, rods, customs and muscle cars.

A number of car shows and events are being held the first weekend in February that offer shops the chance to display their latest projects, connect with new customers and support local charities, including Cars for the Cure and the Rotary CARE Car Show. Information on these eight additional events is listed here.

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Local Tech School Students to Attend 2012 HRR Trade Show

Local Tech School Students to Attend 2012 HRR Trade Show

The Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show will once again open its doors to students from local tech colleges in an effort to promote interest in the restoration hobby. The students and instructors will be allowed on the show floor during special “Future of the Industry” hours on Saturday.

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Over 25 First-Time Exhibitors Expected at 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

Over 25 First-Time Exhibitors Expected at 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

The 2012 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show will feature many first-time exhibitors. Check out our list of the more than 25 companies that have never exhibited at the show before and are scheduled to exhibit this year.

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Dave Lane Named 2012 Grand National Roadster Show Builder of the Year

Dave Lane, owner of FastLane Rod Shop, is the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show Builder of the Year.

Dave Lane, owner of FastLane Rod Shop in Donahue, Iowa, has been named the 2012 Grand National Roadster Show Builder of the Year, show producer RodShows.com has announced. Lane will have a booth at the show, which takes place Jan. 27, 28 and 29 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, where he will display several builds.

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Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

The 2012 Grand National Roadster Show takes place this weekend in Pomona, California.

The car show calendar is back in full swing this weekend with the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, and World of Wheels hitting New Orleans and Pittsburgh. Information on these and five additional events is detailed here.

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Goodguys to Honor Ed Pink & Ed Iskenderian at 2012 Del Mar Nationals

Ed Iskenderian (left) and Ed Pink will be honored at Goodguys' Del Mar Nationals in March.

Goodguys has announced that it will honor hot rod industry legends Ed Iskenderian and Ed Pink at its 12th Del Mar Nationals. The event takes place March 30-April at the Del Mar Fairground in Del Mar, California and will offer several opportunities for fans to meet the industry icons.

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Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

A number of car shows, auctions, flea markets and other events are being held across the country this weekend, including RM Auctions Arizona and the Custom Rides Indoor Custom Car Show & Expo 2012. These events, and the eight additional events detailed in this article, offer you the chance to show off your best work, network with future customers and support local charities.

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Goodguys Cancels 2012 Chicagoland Nationals

Goodguys has announced that the 6th Chicagoland Nationals won’t take place this year, due to a scheduling conflict with the facility. The event, which was scheduled to take place Aug. 10–12 at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, has been removed from Goodguys’ 2012 event schedule.

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