Nobody said it was going to be easy and thankfully we don't have to make the decision. This year's GNRS America's Most Beautiful Roadster class is filled with 12 worthy candidates. They range from completely hand-built (and most likely never to be driven) works of art to some very well detailed drivers (one of which was driven to the show). For all of you that have been waiting in anticipation to see the roadsters that the GNRS judges are going to have to weed down to just one here they are
Charlie Tachdijian's swoopy...
Charlie Tachdijian's swoopy `33 Ford sports a silver over black two-tone paint scheme.
Fred Bogardus' '35 Ford is...
Fred Bogardus' '35 Ford is a one-off creation wrapped in an eye-grabbing dark purple over yellow two-tone combo.
The `glass body sits on a...
The `glass body sits on a Total Cost Involved chassis with a four-bat in back and a Mustang II up front.
Power comes from a 302/AODE...
Power comes from a 302/AODE combo. The Colorado Custom 16x8 and 18x8 wheels are wrapped in Nitto rubber.
Gil Losi's '32 Ford "Ratster"...
Gil Losi's '32 Ford "Ratster" is an all-steel Marcel creation covered in a dark grey matte finish with bold red and white striping.
The Boyd Pro-Ride chassis...
The Boyd Pro-Ride chassis is detailed in a combination of shiny black, matte gray and pinstriping.
Under the hood is a Magnuson...
Under the hood is a Magnuson blown LS6 putting out 500hp. The rich red interior stitched by Gabe's Auto Upholstery is the final crowning touch.
Bill Neuman's "BMW Rod" is...
Bill Neuman's "BMW Rod" is powered by a '96 BMW 5.4L V-12.
The low-slung custom tube...
The low-slung custom tube chassis features Kugel independent suspension at both ends.
The '32 Ford looks ready to...
The '32 Ford looks ready to tear up European Autobahns.
Matt Tachdijian is the proud...
Matt Tachdijian is the proud owner of this 1 of 10 Kugel '32 Ford "Muroc" roadsters.
The wedge shaped roadster...
The wedge shaped roadster with its laid-back windshield looks like its going 200mph even standing still.
A peak under the hood keeps...
A peak under the hood keeps the 200mph theme going thanks to an Imagine Injection fed LS1. Ron Mangus is responsible for the custom interior.
Mike Young's traditional-style...
Mike Young's traditional-style '31 Ford was built in his own garage and driven to the GNRS for a shot at the big trophy.
The steel body sits on a Total...
The steel body sits on a Total Cost Involved chassis.
A Weiand-blown 350 small-block...
A Weiand-blown 350 small-block provides plenty of power for long or short hauls.
Gordon Peters' Henry Ford-steel...
Gordon Peters' Henry Ford-steel '35 Ford was built by the capable hands of young builder Neil Lea.
Deco styling of the period...
Deco styling of the period is seen from end to end in this sharp vehicle
A 425hp 383 small-block Chevy...
A 425hp 383 small-block Chevy backed by an M-22 Muncie provides the push.
After taking home the Ridler...
After taking home the Ridler award in 2005, Ken Reister's Chip Foose-built '36 Ford takes a shot at the America's Most Beautiful Roadster title in '06.
Every panel and piece of hand-built...
Every panel and piece of hand-built trim is a separate work of art.
Jack Kiely's "Blue Velvet...
Jack Kiely's "Blue Velvet '37 Ford sits atop a full aluminum chassis with a late-model Corvette transaxle.
Numerous body mods are wrapped...
Numerous body mods are wrapped in a rich coat of blue metallic paint.
Steve Tracy calls his mucho...
Steve Tracy calls his mucho plated '32 Ford "Chromezilla".
Extensive plating covers almost...
Extensive plating covers almost everything including every piece of the engine, all chassis components complete to the brake rotors and even the chassis rails themselves.
Tommy Otis' '29 Ford goes...
Tommy Otis' '29 Ford goes by the name "L.A. Tub".
As one of the nation's premier...
As one of the nation's premier pinstripe artists plenty of fine brushwork is to be found on this retro-modern ride.
Look for a full feature in...
Look for a full feature in R&C soon.
James Hunt's '29 Ford is a...
James Hunt's '29 Ford is a real world street rod that he has driven daily for years and recently blew apart for a fresh rebuild.
The smooth black paint covering...
The smooth black paint covering the Brookville body and original fenders is one of the highlights of this full-fendered ride.
The stock frame was boxed...
The stock frame was boxed to handle the IFS and '69 Corvette IRS.