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The Best In The West...and Beyond
The craftsmanship and creativity is mind-blowing. The expense is unimaginable. The rarity is awe-inspiring. What you will see at this year's show are over 300 of the Northwest's and Nation's finest examples of custom automotive craftsmanship.
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West Coast Rarity: Riddler Challengers
Those in the know understand that it doesn't get any bigger than winning the Riddler Award at the Detroit Autorama. And to have any of these exotic customs on display in the West is a rare and wonderful blessing. This year, we have 4 displayed at the show! Don't you dare miss the opportunity to see a Riddler contender up close!
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Kid's Meet Disney/Pixar's Mater
Mater, that goofball rustbucket of a good-time will be hanging out and getting his picture taken with all his little (and big) buddies all weekend long! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to meet the Superstar of Disney/Pixar's Cars and Cars2, Tow-Mater only at the Portland Roadster Show!
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Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's Road Agent
The Road Agent is a unique and downright futuristic custom creation from the fertile mind of one of World-famous Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. Featuring Roth’s distinctive bubble top, Road Agent was the sixth in his line of cars. Restored by Mark Moriarty, it remains one of the most instantly recognizable icons of hot rod history. |
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Meet The Legends Of Kustoms
Realistically, "Legends" is an understatement of what John D'Agostino, Darryl Starbird, George Barris and Gene Winfield (left to right) mean to the custom auto world. Here's your very rare opportunity to meet 4 of the most influential builders, together at this year's show.
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Meet Legends Of Kustom: George Barris
There simply is no other builder as famous as George Barris, known throughout the world for his legendary television and movie cars, including the Batmobile, General Lee, Munster Koach, Green Hornet, Beverly Hillbillies truck, Monkee Mobile, Kitt from Nightrider, and many more! Mr. Barris will be at the show sharing Hollywood memories and discussing his latest automotive creations.
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Meet Legends Of Kustom: Darryl Starbird
Considered one of the most original and influential builders ever, Darryl Starbird has graced us with many of the most memorable customs ever created. He is honored for his innovative and futuristic space-age car designs, often featuring bubble tops. Some of his best-known cars include the Predicta, the Electra, the Cosma Ray, the Big T, and the Lil Coffin.
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Meet Legends Of Kustom: John D'Agostino
The new era of custom cars has been led by John D'Agostino. John's incredible works of automotive art must be seen to believed! His cars have been featured in almost every automotive publication throughout the world and have won many honors including multiple "Best of Show" and "World's Most Beautiful Custom" honors.
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Meet Legends Of Kustoms: Gene Winfield
For over 60 years, Gene Winfield has established himself and one of the premier customizers and car builders in the world. Gene is considered one of the forefathers of the custom car world. His iconic creations include "Star Trek" Galileo Shuttlecraft, The Piranha from Man From UNCLE, Jade Idol, Solar Scene, Strip Star, Reactor, Police Spinners from Blade Runner and countless more! Here's your opportunity to meet the legendary Gene Winfield all 3 days at the show.
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1st Annual Rose City Brush Bash
There's nothing like watching some of the nation's finest pin-stripers performing their artistry on the coolest hot rods and customs. They will be "laying it all on the line" at the Rose City Brush Bash, competing to see who is the best of the best pinstriper in the land. |
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Meet American Graffiti’s Candy Clark
Candy Clark is best known for her role as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 hit film American Graffiti, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress. Her other well-known films are The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), The Big Sleep (1978), Blue Thunder (1983), Cat's Eye (1985) and At Close Range(1986).
Candy will be signing autographs and sharing stories about their individual claims to fame in the entertainment and hot rodding community.
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High School Challenge and Scholarship
See the best rides from our Portland and Vancouver area High Schools. Each school has an annual contest to choose the hottest ride. You'll see a collection of the winners only at the Portland Roadster Show. Many of these young men and women are the future of the Northwest rodding scene. Be sure to vote for your favorite!
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Pride In Performance Awards
Les Schwab and the Multnomah Hot Rod Council are sponsoring two $500.00 "Pride In Performance" awards. These awards are to be presented to Local High School Automotive Programs based on their students' Participation in the High School Challenge. They will be judged on Excellence in Presentation and School Spirit.
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Regional and National Auto Vendors
Find out what's the latest and greatest from many of the region's (and Nation's) auto vendors. You'll find treasures throughout the show from aftermarket automotive parts, NW custom car builders, die-cast toys, hot rod clothing and so much more. |
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Portland RoadsterShow Hall Of Fame Cars
See a wonderful collection of past Portland Roadster Show Hall Of Fame vehicles at this year's show. Experience historical works-of-art, some not seen in years! |
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Bob Paeth Portland Classic Model Car Contest
Yes, that is a 1/24th scale model car to the right! You'd swear you could reach in and turn the key and listen to that HEMI roar. SABA (Scale Auto Builders Assoc) will be hosting The Bob Paeth Portland Classic Model Car Contest. It's like a little car show in a car show! You'll see hundreds of the NW's most mind-blowing model cars, trucks and whatever else the area's best builders can come up with. Bring your models and enter the contest. There's many categories you may win.
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Chevy Performance Traveling Road Show
Better bring a towel to wipe the drool off your chin, Chevy Performance will be featuring the latest and greatest engines, products and accessories available to the hot rod and custom enthusiasts. Plus, see some of the coolest rides showing off their Chevy Performance parts in this rare NW appearance.
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