![]() To take a page from the car show judge handbook, the car was painstakingly painted, chromed and upholstered in areas most other builders were trying hard to hide. To say that the Ala Kart made an impression on the hot rod world would be an understatement. The dream child of Richard Peters and Blackie Gejeian, and George Barris of Hollywood, the 1929 Ford Model A Pickup was heavily modified into a show hot rod masterpiece that would win the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award in both 19. One car from the late 1950’s could possibly be credited with spearheading the custom rod movement Richard Peters’ Ala Kart from Fresno, California. Darryl Starbird and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth started using clear plastic bubble tops, carrying on the jet aircraft theme in auto design started in the 1950’s by the stylists at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Other custom and rod builders were still trying to figure out what Bay Area builder Joe Bailon was spraying on his cars to get that amazing ‘Candy Apple Red’ color. The car was restored in 2000 by GNRS Hall of Fame member Bud Millard.Īfter the untimely passing of his brother Sam, George Barris began establishing himself as the specialty car builder to the Hollywood elite and the movie industry. Very rare in the early 1960’s, this car was considered radical in its design. The 2 ½ year build also incorporated sculptured sides, extended headlights and grille and ’59 Buick rear fins. ![]() All body panels except the roof were reworked extensively. Bill incorporated a subtle bit of asymmetrical styling with a peak in the hood and an off-set sculpture, which was effective and distinctive. The beautiful 1956 Ford of Gene Boucher, dubbed Marquis was created by Bill Cushenberry. The days of the home-garage built show car were quickly fading into the past. The affluent economy of the post-war 1950’s saw many specialty shop customers looking for that distinctive custom look with little regard for cost. ![]() Names like Cushenberry, Wilhelm, Starbird and Winfield were spoken in the same sentences with Barris and Bailon. ![]() Now let us take a look at the beginnings of the custom rod era, the popularity of street customs, the immergence of the purpose-built show car, the angel hair and mirrored displays and even the rumors regarding empty engine blocks.īy the late 1950’s, the National Roadster Show in Oakland had established itself as a premier showcase of the latest in rod and custom trends on the West Coast. You can also now reference an alphabetical listing of 3" (1:64) scale diecast models by brand and model name in 's post #6 below.We’ve looked at the beginnings of what is now the longest continuously-running hot rod car show in the world. Some variations are already noted, but new ones are always popping up. Adding your own photos would and links would be greatly appreciated. (Year or Brand or Model names) are often the subjective year or brand or model of what the casting represents in real life as a 1:1 vehicle.) Feel free to question, provide updates, additions, and omissions as you come across them. (?) means they probably did not issue that number or it is unverified still. Many of these castings were distributed under various series names, distributors and even brand names. ![]() The principle ones are listed at the end of this casting list.Īs such not everything is accurate, but as close as others have described elsewhere or that I have actually seen. Gathered from card backs, that I have seen either up for auctions on the innerwebz or for sale at the many local toy shows I attend. Most information is gathered from other web sites, diecast books and cataloques that I have or borrowed from others. I have various casting lists I have been compiling over the years. ![]()
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