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“Big AL” Liebmann
Re-Cap of 2009

 

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Just a little Nap between Shows
(Pic taken By Joann Dura)

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Having a little fun at the Goodguys Rhinebeck

HotRodHotLine.com would like to thank all of our roving reporters for your support and the phenomenal amount of shows that you sent to us this past year. It has been a pleasure to put these shows on our site. We had a record number of shows this year, 1273 shows for 2009. We look forward to setting new records for 2010 with your help. .

As we were going through the shows of 2009 we discovered that “Big Al” Liebmann was a big part of that record number of shows. He was on the scene at over 65 shows and cruise nights with 21,000 pictures this past year, despite the Rainy Spring, Summer & Fall of 09,  He even went to Italy for his anniversary and managed to find some pictures to send us, (Aruba in 2008 and Italy in 2009....I wonder how far he will go this year, 2010) so as a thank you we decided to do a re-cap of his shows. Thanks Al!

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Al & Linda Liebmann in Italy

Dec. 7, 2009 Here are a few pics from the East Coast Indoor Nationals this past weekend at the World Famous "Cow Palace" located at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. I hope you NJoy the pics ... Big Al Timonium, MD (6 pages)

Nov. 30, 2009
Here’s some pics of the Gearhead's Fall Saturday Cruise at The Falls View Grill on RT 46 East. This local get together is held from Sept. until ??? Hope you all N’Joy the pics, “Big Al”!!! Clifton, NJ (1 page)

Nov. 30, 2009 Hi All... Here’s are a few pics from the STAGE 1 AUTOMOTIVE Last Minute Get2Gether. Hope you all NJoy the pics!!! “Big Al”!!! Pompton Plains, NJ (1 page)

Nov. 9, 2009
Here are a few pics from the NOSTALGIA DRAGS at Island Dragway. The place was packed with everything from Street Rods to Drag Cars. It was like a date back in time in drag racing, the way it was “Racing For Trophies. NJoy the Pics and see you at the Digs!!! …. Big Al Great Meadows, NJ (2 pages)

Nov. 2, 2009
Finally made the trip to the JALOPYRAMA .Traditional Hot Rod & Custom Show. This years show was held at the Annapolis National Guard Armory, by Invitation Only, with 40 Cars inside the Armory and a few hundred more Pre 1962 filling the parking lot. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Annapolis, MD (5 pages)

Oct. 26, 2009
Made a quick stop today in the town I grew up in to take part in the 7th Annual CLASSIC CAR SHOW … Sponsored by River Road Improvement Corporation. NJoy the pics...Big Al Liebmann Fair Lawn, NJ (1 page)

Oct. 5, 2009
My last stop of 3 shows was at the Pearl River Auto Show Sponsored by the Rockland Rodders and the Pearl River Hook & Ladder Co. NJoy the pics....... Big Al!!! Pearl River, NY (2 pages)

Oct. 5, 2009 Hi All! Just got back from the PYRAMID SHRINERS CAR CLUB FALL CAR & TRUCK SHOW held in Orange, CT. NJoy the pics....... Big Al!!! Orange, CT (3 pages)

Oct. 5, 2009 Check out some pics from "WESTCHESTER COUNTY TRUCK SHOW" sponsored by DeDonna Ent. Classic & Custom Trucks held on the ground of Playland Amusement Park in Rye, NY. All shapes and sizes were in attendance. Hope you NJoy the pics .... Big Al Rye, NY (1 page)

Oct. 5, 2009 Check out some pics from WESTCHESTER STREET ROD ASSOC. hosted "WESTCHESTER COUNTY CAR SHOW" held on the ground of Playland Amusement Park in Rye, NY. Hope you NJoy the pics .... Big Al Rye, NY (4 pages)

Sept. 28, 2009
Just a couple of pics from the GoodGuys “5th Great American Rod & Custom Nationals" presented by Grundy Worldwide. NJoy the pics .. Big Al Pocono, PA (10 pages)

Sept. 28, 2009 Here are a few videos from the "5th Great American Rod & Custom Nationals" presented by Grundy Worldwide. NJoy the Videos .. Big Al Pocono, PA (1 page)

Sept. 21, 2009
Made a trip to the 6th Annual Walpack Inn Custom, Classic, Hot Rod & Antique Car Show in the beautiful Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area of Sussex County. NJoy the show....Big Al Walpack Center, NJ(1 page)

Sept. 21, 2009 Fall is in the air when The Garden State Region MUSTANG Club presents the “6TH Annual FORDS OF FALL" Show at the Route 23 Ford Automall. This show is open to ALL FORD POWERED vehicles only. NJoy the show....Big Al Butler, NJ(3 pages)

Sept. 17, 2009
What a time 2nite @ Ronnie Meolia garage the "ONE and ONLY Norm Grabowski" decided to stop by shoot the bull .A few of the Meadowland Street Rodders, Mr. J and others were in house to enjoy the some Norm stories from cars to movies and even a few autograph signings. "Big Al" Liebmann Clifton, NJ (1 page)

Sept. 14, 2009
What a great day for the Belvidere's 22nd Annual Victorian Days Festival. This small town dons period clothing reminiscent of the 1800s for this event. Belvidere, NJ (2 pages)

Sept. 8, 2009
WOW what a time at the 27th Annual ‘LEAD EAST’ ... Over 1800 Classic, Customs, Rat Rods. Lead Sleds, Stockers and Street Rods filled the Parsippany Hilton... Labor Day Weekend along with adjacent parking lots for a “Back in Time” weekend...It’s a GIANT ‘50’s PARTY. I hope you all NJoy the pics ........ Big Al!!! Parsippany, NJ (10 pages)

Sept. 3, 2009
It’s that time again for the World Famous "Wild Hot Rod Party” presented by "Dead Man’s Curve Custom Machine" Car Club, held at the world renown Radir Wheels ‘Hot Rod Farm’, located somewhere in New Jersey. NJoy the pics.... Big Al New Jersey (10 pages)

Sept. 3, 2009 This is what you get when you have a small get together with a few Hot Rods ... Over 1000 CARS & TRUCKS on a Wednesday in NJ. NJoy the Videos.... Big Al New Jersey (1 page)

Aug. 24, 2009
Just a few pics from the Boonton Main Street Classic Car Show presented by Nicholas Pascarella & Company and Boonton Main Street Association. Hope you NJoy the pics... Big Al!!! Boonton, NJ(2 pages)

Aug. 21, 2009 Check out a few pics from Moose Family Lodge Cruise. Tonight had a mix of everything covering the field. Thanks to Bob Stamm for the invite and taking his Cuda out 2 nite. NJoy the pics ..Big Al Chicopee Falls, MA(2 pages)

Aug. 20, 2009
Check out this KOOL place in the Massachusetts Berkshires featuring vintage signs and other memorabilia from the fifties, sixties, called Retro Pop Shop. Happy Motoring ...Big Al Lee, MA(1 page)

Aug. 18, 2009
Made a stop Monday while on the road this week at MARK’S AUTO PARTS CLASSIC CRUISE. I have heard so much about this cruise to go to on Mondays. Oh boy, tonight was no exception, close to 500 cars and more than half were Mustangs. NJOY the pics ….. Big Al East Granby, CT(3 pages)

Aug. 17, 2009
Here are some pics of my 2nd stop of the day.. The 2nd Annual Gasket Goons Jugtown Mountain Hotrod Hustle at The Landslide Saloon in the hills of Warren County. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Asbury, NJ(3 pages)

Aug. 17, 2009 A few shots from Sunday Morning… HIPPIESHOP 3rd Annual Summer of Love Car Show, to benefit The March of Dimes. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Fairfield, NJ(3 pages)

Aug. 17, 2009 Here’s some pics from my second visit to the “STARLIGHT CRUSIERS" Nite at Wal-Mart Shopping Center. Tonight was a picture perfect nite, ( no rain ) with over 300 cars & trucks filling the aisles from end to end. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Boonton, NJ(3 pages)

Aug. 10, 2009
Hi All, Here are a just a couple pics wandering around the ‘40th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals’on Thursday....The "Big GO" of all NSRA Street Rod Events for 2009!.. Hope you NJoy my selection of pics !!!.... Big Al!!! Louisville, KY(9 pages)

Aug. 10, 2009
Friday's Pics from the ‘40th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals’ from Big Al! Hope you NJoy the pics !!! Louisville, KY(7 pages)

Aug. 10, 2009 Saturday's Pics from the ‘40th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals’ from Big Al! Al got some great aerial views. Take a look! Louisville, KY(4 pages)

Aug. 10, 2009 Here are some great Videos from Al of the NSRA Nationals as they were leaving the Expo Center! They will give you a little idea of what it was like. Louisville, KY(1 page)

Aug. 3, 2009
Made a quick stop Sunday at Cruisin' on Main Street located in Manchester, CT. This cruise and show is open to antique and classic cars, trucks sports cars and street rods, 1985 and prior. NJoy the pics …Big Al Manchester, Ct (4 pages)

Aug. 3, 2009 I received an invite to a great show on Saturday..Rod & Custom Nationals held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center. Enjoy.."Big Al" Liebmann Marlboro, MA (5 pages)

July 27, 2009
Finally made the trip to MOTOR SPEEDWAY .. located at the 1/8 track at Gate 4 of Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. This place is like a step Back in Time with Old School Drag Strip , Movies and a Barn with a Bar too. Big Al!!! Englishtown, NJ (3 pages)

July 27, 2009 Here’s a few pics of from the Hot Rod Car show at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ at the Old Time drags. A large turnout of everything from Stockers, Street Rods, Traditional and Rat Rods filled the pits. Hope you NJoy the pics Big Al!!! Englishtown, NJ (2 pages)

July 27, 2009 Here’s a few pics of the Nostalgia Summernationals / Old Time Drags and Funny Car Reunion at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. NJoy the pics!!! Big Al!!! Englishtown, NJ (3 pages)

July 27, 2009 Here’s some pics from SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE hosted by The Wanderers Car Club...held each Saturday at The Chatterbox Drive-In located in Augusta, NJ. NJoy the pics!!! Big Al!!! Augusta, NJ (3 pages)

July 20, 2009
Made a trip to the Demarest Farm’s 6th Annual Antique Car Show. The weather was a picture perfect day and by 11am the field was packed with everything from Antiques, Rods, Stocker, Trucks and a few unique vehicles. I hope you NJoy the pics from the Garden State...Big Al Hillsdale, NJ (3 pages)

July 15, 2009
Here’s some photo’s of the “TUESDAY CRUISE FOR KIDS” held every Tuesday from May to October at McDonald’s on Rt 10. There’s always a great group of Classics, Rods, and Muscle Cars each week. Tonight was no exception, close to 200 cars ..... Hope you all NJoy the pics!!! “Big Al”!!! Succasunna, NJ(2 pages)

July 13, 2009
After a Awesome day at the Ohio State Fairground it was time to take in a little more fun at GG FRIDAY NITE DRAGS located at National Trail Raceway.....The World's Fastest Quarter-Mile! Hope you NJoy!!!... Big Al Columbus, Ohio(3 pages)

July 13, 2009
Hi All ! Here are a few shots from FRIDAY & SATURDAY at the "GoodGuys Nationals" This show is the ‘Best of all GG EVENTS ’!... What else can I say but ‘WOW’each year get’s better and better, All types of cars and trucks crusin the Ohio State Fairground from almost every state. Hope you NJoy!!!... Big Al Columbus, Ohio(12 pages)

July 10, 2009
Greeting from Columbus Ohio …! Here are a few early shots from Thursday’s GOOD GUYS NATIONALS Registration.... Hope you NJoy!!!... Big Al! Columbus, Ohio(8 pages)

July 10, 2009
Here are a few shots from Thursday’s GOOD GUYS NATIONALS / Crowne Plaza Host Hotel get together. From what I see so far looks like a Killer weekend for some of the Best Rods, Customs and Stocks. .. Hope you NJoy!!!... Big Al! Columbus, Ohio(5 pages)

July 9, 2009
Hi All, Here’s some photo’s of the “Wyckoff Classic Cruise” held every Wednesday from May to October at Motor Vehicles and Brooks Pizza Shopping Center in Wyckoff, NJ. Hope you all NJoy the pics!!! “Big Al”!!! Wyckoff, NJ(3 pages)

July 6, 2009
Finally a weekend home spent the time working around the house (and no rain ..) but did find a new small cruise. BERGEN PASSAIC GM CLUB held at North Haledon Pizza located on the border of N. Haledon & Franklin Lakes. Al Liebmann North Haledon, NJ(1 page)

June 29, 2009
Here’s a few pics from GoodGuys East Coast Nationals held at Duchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. Hope you NJoy the pics .... Big Al!!! Rhinebeck, NY(7 pages)

June 29, 2009
Here’s are a few pics from the GREENWOOD FOREST & EAST COAST ROD & CUSTOM SHOW. This show had everything from Hot Rods, Stocks, Foreign, Trucks, Imports, Bikes and Muscle cars. Hope you NJoy the pics .... Big Al!!! Hewitt, NJ(2 pages)

June 22, 2009
It’s FATHER'S DAY and time for the North Jersey Street Rod Association Annual “Father’s Day Rod Run” located at scenic Horseshoe Lake. I hope you NJoy the show!!! “Big Al”!!! Succasunna, NJ(2 pages)

June 22, 2009
Here’s a few pics of the North Jersey Street Rod Association..‘Valve Cover Racing @ Father’s Day Fun Run. I hope you NJoy!!! “Big Al”!!! Succasunna, NJ(1 page)

June 15, 2009
Here are my pics from the "Rumbles in the Country" Presented by Rumblers Nomads CC at the Terryville Fairgrounds located in the country side of CT.. .NJoy the pics!!! ......“Big Al Terryville, CT(4 pages)

June 11, 2009
Stopped by the South Shore Classic Car Club Wednesday Nite Cruise @ CARDI’S FURNITURE in Braintree, MA. NJoy the pics!!!……Big Al! Braintree, MA(1 page)

June 9, 2009
Made the trip to New England this week and stopped by the Monday Cruise @ CARDI’S FURNITURE. Tonight the lot was jammed. NJoy the pics!!! from R.I ……Big Al! West Warwick, RI(2 pages)

June 8, 2009
Made a quick stop on the way home from NSRA York to visit the “Classic Car Show @ The Chelsea” at Montville, NJ. Big Al Montville, NJ (1 page)

June 8, 2009
Check out some pics from the Crossroad Shopping Center “SAT NITE CRUISE" from US Rt 30. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al York, PA (1 page)

June 8, 2009
Here are a few pics from another great Westchester Street Rod Assoc (WSRA) Invitational Bar-BE-Que from "Big Al" Liebmann York, PA (1 page)

June 8, 2009
"Scoop" Al Liebmann didn’t disappoint .... Here are his pictures from the NSRA show in York, PA. on Saturday. York, PA (8 pages)

June 5, 2009
"Scoop" Al Liebmann has done it again .... pictures from the NSRA show in York, PA. These first shots include Thursday nite registration and Friday's start of the show. York, PA (4 pages)

June 1, 2009
Great day for a Car Show! I made the trip over to the 1st Annual North Jersey Regional A’s & USR Historical Society Classic Car Show at The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum. ….!!! NJoy the pics !!!.... “Big Al”!!! Upper Saddle River, NJ (3 pages)

May 26, 2009
I just got back from a great show held the Sunday during Memorial Day Weekend. The Annual Franklin Lakes Car Show & Flea Market”... Presented by The Jersey Lakeland Region of the VCCA. NJoy the pics !!!.... “Big Al”!!! Franklin Lakes, NJ (4 pages)

May 22, 2009
Here’s some great pics from “Tri County Cruisers” Crusin Thursday at the Riverdale National Guard Armory. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Riverdale, NJ (2 pages)

May 20, 2009
Just a few pics from the“ Kustom Knights Crusin Tuesday ”. Tonight the lot was jammed with no room in site for another car .This weekly cruise attracts everything from Rods, Stocks to TONS of KUSTOMS. I hope you NJoy the pics!!! Big Al! Wayne, NJ (2 pages)

May 18, 2009
Made the trip over to the Westchester Street Rod Assoc NSRA Appreciation Day & NSRA Safety 23 held at Fred Benedict Garage. The first line of business was the Traditional Saturday AM breakfast with the members of WSRA. I hope you NJoy the pics. "Big Al" Liebmann White Plains, NY (1 page)

May 14, 2009
Here’s some pics from the Wednesday Cruisin' @ Wendy's. This weekly cruise attracts between 100-200 cars, everything from Rods, Stocks, Kustoms, and Antiques. I hope you NJoy the pics !!! Big Al Denville, NJ (2 pages)

May 11, 2009
Just a few pics from the North Jersey Street Rod Assoc / NSRA Appreciation Day & NSRA Safety 23 held at Old Stillwater Garage. I hope you NJoy the Pics..Big Al Stillwater, NJ (1 page)

May 11, 2009
Here’s some pics from the Opening Nite of the “STARLIGHT CRUSIERS FRIDAY NITE CRUISE" at the Wal-Mart Shopping Center in Boonton, New Jersey. Pics by Al Liebmann Boonton, NJ (1 page)

April 27, 2009
You always know it’s Car Show time in NJ when The Garden State Region MUSTANG Club presents “Blue Oval Over Butler" Show at the Route 23 Ford & Nissan Automall .. NJoy the show....Big Al Butler, NJ(3 pages)

April 13, 2009
Stopped by the LATE GREAT CHEVYS of Dallas “21st Annual CRUISE NIGHTS 2009” at “Rock-N-Rogers Diner” in Plano, TX. This show features the best mix of Muscle, Restored, Specialty, Vintage Cars and Trucks in the Metroplex. I hope you NJoy the Pics ……. Big Al !! Plano, Texas (1 page)

April 2, 2009
Greeting from ORLANDO .. I took a ride over to Old Town’s newest classic car show “The Duke Davis Memorial Cruise-in” All cars 1987 and older are welcome and tonight was no exception filling up Old Town....Big Al Kissimmee, Fl (1 page)

March 23, 2009
Here are some pics from the “METRO PETRO 11th Annual Vintage Collector Show featuring: Petroliana, Automobile & Vintage Advertising items at Wayne P.A.L., Wayne, NJ. I hope you NJoy the memories of the Old Gas Station Filling Dazes !!!.....”Big Al”!!! Wayne, NJ (2 pages)

March 16, 2009
Greetings from the 11th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show at Indiana Convention Center. This is the place where all Hot Rod business gather each year to see what's new in the trade.…NJoy …Big Al Indianapolis, IN (4 pages)

March 7, 2009
Ridler Winner...Congratulations to Doug Cooper and the fine craftsmen at Alan Johnsons shop in Gadsden, AL.... GREAT JOB ! Reported from the floor of the Detroit Autorama by Big Al Liebmann at 6:45 pm Sunday Detroit, MI (3 pages)

March 9, 2009
Check out the pics from MOTOR CITY AUTO ARTS PINSTRIPER'S PANEL JAM from DETROIT AUTORAMA. The year’s event had THE OLD & YOUNG PINHEADS ...showing there talent Big Al Detroit, MI (2 pages)

March 6, 2009
Live from Detroit... It’s Big Al “Scoop” Liebmann with the first report on the Ridler Contenders for 2009. Known as “The Great Eight” these are the picks of the judges after an extensive review of all of the fine cars entered in the show. Thanks to Big Al, you’re the first to get a look at the contenders Detroit, MI (3 pages)

March 6, 2009
Here are great pics from the Sub terrain deep of COBO HALL home of the Detroit Autorama featuring the "Best of the Best in Nostalgic / Traditional Rods". Now for your viewing NJoyment ........ Big Al Detroit, MI (3 pages)

March 6, 2009
It’s Friday morning with camera in hand I was on a mission before the doors open to find the BIG DOG”S" of the 2009 DETROIT AUTORAMA ....Some of these will be Ridler Contenders and other are really special cars that cover the first few rows of Cobo Hall ….. Make you Pick for your GRADE EIGHT !!! … NJoy the PICKS … Big Al Detroit, MI (3 pages)

March 5, 2009
Here is a Thursday Sneak Peek from the Detroit Autorama from our very own Big Al Detroit, MI (2 pages)

March 3, 2009
Greeting from "ATLANTIC CITY" the home of the "36th ATLANTIC CITY COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION" held at the AC Convention Center. With over 1200 vehicles on display for auction, you are sure to find the perfect vehicle at the perfect price. So, let’s see what is on the table in Atlantic City !!! NJoy............ ”Big Al”!!! Atlantic City, NJ (5 pages)

Feb. 24, 2009
A little late show from 2008 ... East Coast Indoor National at the World Famous "Cow Palace" located at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. This event is The Largest Indoor Pre-73 All American Invitational Car Show On The East Coast. Cars from South & Midwest along with 300 other Street Rods, Stocks and customs filling the floor. Big Al Timonium, Maryland (4 pages)

Feb. 23, 2009 Took a trip to the Ultimate Motorsports Extravaganza in the nation called MOTORAMA. This event is held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. I could not believe what was going on all at the same time. Hot Rods & Classics, Tuners, Arena cross, Go Karts, Quarter Midget Racing, RC Cars, Speed Show & Robot Conflict all under one roof indoors !!! NJOY the pics … Big Al Harrisburg, PA (6 pages)

Feb. 9, 2009
Here’s some pics from the 50th Annual Frank Maratta’s “Auto & Cycle Show” held at the CT Expo Center in Hartford, CT. This year will mark the 50th and Longest Running Show on the East Coast. Hope you NJoy the pics !!! “Big Al” Hartford, CT (3 pages)

Jan. 12, 2009 Hi All .. Looks like it is the great start of the 2009 Season from the East Coast where Cars are King !!! ... Here are a few pics from the Town Fair Tire “World of Wheels” Show held at the Bayside.Expo.Center. "Big AL" Boston, Ma(4 page)

Big Al Liebmann’s… 1936 Dodge Coupe

Finally after waiting for Bill of Moonlite Kustom to free up his schedule.... My Dodge is on the way for a new black paint job. I have to say it was well worth it ( almost a year ) for Bill to take this project into his shop. These are pictures of Al Liebmann's 36 Dodge on its way to be painted. (December 16, 2008) Here is an update to Al's 36 Dodge as it is being worked on.... May 7, 2009-Check out the new interior on Al's 36 Dodge...May 29, 2009 - Al added a couple of new pictures of The New Paint on Body & WheelsTake a look...

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Hotrodhotline Photographer “Big Al Liebmann’s” 40 Ford is Featured in a New Grundy Collector Car Insurance Ad! Click Here

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Thanks Al for all the great support that you have given us!

 

 

 

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