1st and 3rd Place awarded to Superformance MKIII’s at Detroit Autorama 2013

2013 marked the 61st Detroit Autorama Annual custom car show.  The Hot rodding and custom car community consider the “Ridler” award which is presented at this show to be one of the most prestigious. With this year being the 50th anniversary of the award the entrants were celebrating a historical moment.

The Ridler award attracts the attention of the finest custom car builders in North America who unveil their vehicles for the first time to qualify. This year it was awarded to Ron Cizek’s 1940 Ford Coupe dubbed checkered past. The car was built by Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations in Omaha, Neb., a company which is co-owned by Ron.  A news release from Autorama stated that the judges noted the car for its blown Ford flathead V8, body work and attention to detail including handmade trim, spectacular chassis and a unique three-stage paint job that used shades of red, gold and brown.

In the Hand built sport section was a Superformance MKIII belonging to new Owner John Walters.  This car was displayed in the Roush booth and is powered by a Roush 402R engine with custom Roush Valve Covers and Air Cleaner with Billet wire looms. This Superformance MKIII number SP02142 is painted in titanium and has twin black stripes.  The car glistened under the lights and although the competition was stiff the car was awarded a 1st Place win.

Close by, an older but immaculately kept Superformance SPO468 was on display as a Feature Vehicle by the Owner Chuck Grech. This Stunning red beauty was awarded a 3rd place in the Hand Built Sport section.

Congratulations to our two Superformance Owners and well done to all the other winners.