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Uptown Whittier Car Show
Aug 20, 2011
Whittier, CA
Story & Photographs by Roger Rohrdanz

Roger Rohrdanza

Roger Rohrdanz

The 11th Annual Uptown Whittier Car Show was held on Aug 20, 2011.  The pre-registered hot rods were lining up at 6 am.  The unregistered cars were on a side street waiting to be called.  Uptown Whittier is picturesque, with big tall trees lining the streets.  Many of the buildings are old style, some are brick, they are from an earlier era.  The pre-’76 American hot rods are placed on 2 cross streets, the spectators walk down the middle of the streets to enjoy the cars.  Vendor booths were also placed along the streets among the cars.  The weather was very comfortable and lots of people were out to see the event. Thanks for the Show!!


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The banner over the street, announces the event.

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There was a long line of hot rods waiting to be parked at 6 am.

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On stage at the intersection, the MaiTais played great rock & roll music.

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Steve Babbitt and Gary Garcia were parked in the intersection together. They are friends that painted their cars together. Steve’s big block Chevy powered ’55 Chevy Belair is from Diamond Bar, CA.The sharp ’65 Chevy Chevelle belongs to Gary from Ontario, CA.

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The “Gangster Wagon” is a ’38 Buick Century owned by Dawayne Niemela of LaMirada, CA.  This car was used in the movies Aviator & Sea Biscuit.

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One of only a couple of “Bombs” at the show. This nice ’48 Chevy 4 doorbelongs to Rodrigo Recendez of El Monte, CA.

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Looks are deceiving! This very nicely crafted ’48 Chevy Fleetmaster is a street rod! Check out the small block Chevy, only 2 doors, Artillery wheels and it is bagged. They wouldn’t let Robert Gonzalez, from Tolleson, AZ. into the event because they thought he was a “Lowrider”?

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A group of nostalgia nitro-burning dragsters, including “The Winged Express” were on-hand for some “Cackeling

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“Classic Sleek”, is the word for this well done ’49 Cadillac Club Coupe that belongs to Pete Hoffman of Anaheim, CA

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Here is where the real vintage cars were staged. The blue one on the end is a very rare 1914 Metz. The owner is Daniel Egge. Some may recognize his last name.

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Parked beside a nice picnic area is this ’58 Ford Ranchero belonging to Lee Hacklee.

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– This ’74 Dodge Tradesman B100 Van is Fred & Alma Durfee’s “Flaming Love Buggy” from Ontario, CA.  The very nicely finished interior includes star lights in the ceiling.

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A very nice ’68 Chevy Chevelle muscle car.

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This very well kept ’66 Chevy Nova SS belongs to Roger Young of Fountain Valley, CA.

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Model & clothing designer Ariana, poses on the “Greenleaf” bench

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Just in case you need a haircut while your waiting at the show.

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Vendor booths were also placed along the streets among the cars.

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Scenes from around the show.

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