2011 Winners

Car/Truck Type

Custom & Sports Category

Custom Classes

Mild EARLY CUSTOM COUPE 1935-1948

1- Curtis Griepsma                       Bakersfield, CA                 1941 Ford Business Coupe, Red

Radical EARLY CUSTOM COUPE 1935-1948

2- Michael Walsh                         Burbank, Ca                       1941 Ford Coupe, Black Cherry

1- Sledsville                              Riverside, CA                    1936  Plymouth, Green

Radical CUSTOM SEDAN 1935-1948

1- Adela Bello                              Chula Vista, CA                1953 Chevy BelAir, Purple

Mild CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1949-1954

1- Paul O’Dane                             Temecula, Ca                     1950 Buick Special, Black

Semi CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1949-1954

2- Wayne Poe                               San Clemente, CA             1954 Mercury Monterey, Red

1- Mark Tippett                        Torrance, Ca                       1954 Chevy BelAir, Blue

Radical CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1949-1954

c- Mike Garner                             Livermore, CA                   1951 Mercury Custom , white/red

c- Roger Stroschein                      Riverside, CA                    1950 Ford Custom, Midnight Blue

c- Lars Mapstead                         Aptos, Ca                           1951 Mercury Coupe, Gold

2- Mike & Julie Fennel                 Northridge, CA                  1950 Mercury Coupe, Candy Wine

1- Chris Schneer                      Costa Mesta, CA               1951 Mercury , Lavender

Mild CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1955-1958

2- Phillip Espalin                          Whittier, Ca                       1956 Mercury Monterey, Red/White

1- Sledsville                                  Riverside, CA                    1957 Chevy

Full CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1955-1958

1- Mark Hopkins                          San Marcos, Ca                  1956 Ford Victoria, White/Red

Radical CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1955-1958

1- John Abacherli                         Mira Loma, CA                  1955 Mercury Montclair, Candy Blue

Mild CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1959-1969

c- Shon Halterman                       Bakersfield, Ca                  1962 Ford Galaxy, Green/White

2- Mark Wilson                            Bakersfield, CA                 1960 Ford Fairlane, Brown

1- Mike Wolfslau                  Bell Gardens, CA              1966 Ford Mustang, Blue

Radical CUSTOM HARDTOP/SEDAN 1959-1969

1- Nick Berger                              Westminster, Ca                 1961 Ford Thunderbird, Apple Red

Radical CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE 1955-1958

1- Seldsville                                  Riverside, CA                    1957 Chev ,

Mild CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE 1959-1969

1- Russ Van Camp                       Coleman, MI                      1967 Pontiac GTO, Silver

Semi CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE 1959-1969

1- Terry and Tim Wallace             San Diego, CA                   1963 Ford Galaxy, Candy Gold

Full CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE 1959-1969

1- Bud Wolfe                               Graham, WA                      1960 Easel Ranger, Green

Mild CUSTOM WAGON 1955-1958

2- Suzette Ruelas                         Whittier, CA                      1957 Chevy Nomad, Aqua Blue

1- Jerry Aggus                       Torrance, Ca                       1955 Chevy Nomad, Magenta

Mild CUSTOM WAGON 1959-1969

1- Robert McDonald                    Bakersfield, CA                 1960 Chevy Kingswood Wagon, Green

Radical CUSTOM ROADSTER 1949-1954

1- Dan & Carrie Lawhorn            Bakersfield, CA                 1949 Willy’s Kustom Jeepster, Gold Flake

. HAND BUILT CUSTOM ROADSTER

1- Eddie Pettus                            Cedar Rapids, IA               1917 Crow/Lakester Belly Tanker, Silver

Sport Classes

. CUSTOM HANDBUILT SPORTS

1- Gary & Diane Cerveny            Malibu, CA                        1948 Timbs Special, Burgundy

LowerRider Category

Lowerrider Classes

Mild LOWRIDER HARDTOP/SEDAN 1949-1969

2- Michael Herrera                       Santa Barbara, Ca              1950 Chevy Fleetline, Brown Candies

1- Rosario Onorato                San Pedro, Ca                    1964 Chevy Impala, Candy Blue

Radical LOWRIDER HARDTOP/SEDAN 1949-1969

1- Greg White                              Santa Paula, CA                 1954 Chevy 210 BelAir, White

Radical LOWRIDER PICKUP 1935-1948

1- Elvin Scalise                             Los Angeles, CA               1939 GMC Pick Up, Black

Mild LOWRIDER PICKUP 1948-1952 GM 1947-1954

1- Eddie Tovar                             Hawaiian Gardens, CA      1954 Chevy 3100, Coppertone

Custom Pick-Up/Van Category

Custom Pick-Up Classes

Semi CUSTOM PICKUP 1935-1948

1- Rick Lorenzen                          Rancho Dominguez, CA    1942 Willys Pick Up, Truer Than Blue

Full CUSTOM PICKUP 1935-1948

1- Scott Roberts                           Moorpark, Ca                     1941 Ford Pick Up, Bronze

Radical CUSTOM PICKUP 1935-1948

1- Bob Dutton                              Ontario, CA                       1941 Ford Pick Up, Cobalt Blue

Radical CUSTOM PICKUP 1948-1952 GM 1947-1954

1- Fidel Ascencio                         Claremont, Ca                    1951 Ford F-100, Gold

Radical CUSTOM CAR PICKUP PRE-1969

2- Robbie Freeman                       Beverly Hills, CA              1957 Ford Ranchero, Black/Red

1- Paul CepeDa                    Nipomo, Ca                        1959 Chevy El Camino, Candy Gold

Van/Panel/Sedan Delivery Classes

. CUSTOM PANEL/DELIVERY 1935 – 1948

1- Bill & Judy Epson                    Long Beach, Ca                 1941 Ford 11 D 3/4 Ton, Root Beer

Radical HANDBUILT CUSTOM VAN

1- Randy Grubb                           Grant Pass, OR                  Blastoline Decoliner, Blue/Green/Silver

Street Machine/Competition Category

Competition Classes

. MATCH RACE & EXHIBITION

1- Paul Soliz                                 El Monte, CA                    1941 Willys Pick Up/Gasser, Blue

. GAS COUPE/SEDAN

2- Debbie & Victor Young          Camarillo, Ca                     1952 Henry J Corsair/Gasser, Red

1- Les Brusatori                Amador City, CA                1941 Willys, Maroon

. ALTERED COMPETITION – GAS COUPE/SEDAN

1- Bill Workman                           Long Beach, CA                1932 Ford Vulcan Vicky, Purple

. ALTERED COMPETITION – ROADSTER

1- Marshall Woolery                     Puyallup, WA                    1923 Ford Roadster, Blue

Rod Category

Pre 1935 Hot Rod Classes

. HOT ROD COUPE- Pre 1935

1- Dennis McCance                  San Juan Capistrano, CA         1930 Ford A Coupe, Pearl White

. HOT ROD CABRIOLET- Pre 1935

1- Rick Reed                                Murrieta, CA                      1935 Ford Cabriolet, Brown

. HOT ROD TOURING – Pre 1935

1- Rick Lorenzen                   Rancho Dominguez, CA           1934 Ford Phaeton,  Green

. HOT ROD ROADSTER PICKUP – Pre 1935

1- Gerry Reynolds            San Juan Capistrano, CA         1929 Ford Roadster Pick Up, Cream

. HOT ROD PICKUP – Pre 1935

1- Jeanne Hoffman                       Long Beach , Ca                1929 Ford Truck  , Black

Pre 1935 Altered Hot Rod Classes

. ALTERED HOT ROD COUPE – Pre 1935

c- Chet Miller                               Temecula, Ca                     1930 Ford Coupe, Yellow

2- Art Engel                                 Pleasanton, Ca                   1932 Ford 3 window, Red

1- Larry Terpstra                 Ottawa, IL                         1930 Ford A Coupe, Black

. ALTERED HOT ROD ROADSTER – Pre 1935

c- Aladdin                                    Bellflower, Ca                    1929 Chevy Sedan, Blue

2- Gary & Diane Schroeder         Burbank, Ca                       1932 Ford Roadster, Black

1- Bear Metal Kustoms         Morro Bay, CA                  1931 Ford Roadster, Purple

. ALTERED HOT ROD T ROADSTER – Pre 1928

2- Bob Underwood                      Yorba Linda, CA               1924 Ford ALT Street T, Red

1- Fred Dempsey                  Long Beach, Ca                 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Candy Purple

. ALTERED HOT ROD TOURING – Pre 1935

1- Robert  Ruiz                             San Bernardino, CA          1927 Ford Phaeton, Green

. ALTERED HOT ROD PICKUP – Pre 1935

c- Gary   “ Chop It “Fioto            Stanton, CA,                      1932 Ford Pick Up, Red

2- Boerne Stage Kustoms            Center Point, TX                1931 Ford Pick Up, Candy Red

1- Dana Hinkle                       Ramona, Ca                       1932 Ford Pick Up, Gold Candy

1935–1948 Hot Rod Classes

Radical HOT ROD COUPE 1935 thru 1948

1- Joe Arreguin                             Chula Vista, Ca                  1935 Ford Coupe, Green

Boats

. Custom Boat

1- Darren Houck                          Newport Beach, Ca           1972 Boat , White

Special Awards

Excellence in Paint Awards

Excellence in Paint – Custom ~ Plaque

Robert McDonald                Bakersfield, CA               1960 Chevy Kingswood Wagon, Green

Excellence in Paint – Lowrider ~ Plaque

Michael Herrera                    Santa Barbara, Ca             1950 Chevy Fleetline, Brown Candies

Excellence in Paint – Truck/Van ~ Plaque

Scott Roberts                       Moorpark, Ca                   1941 Ford Pick Up, Bronze

Excellence in Paint – Street Machine/Competition ~ Plaque

Marshall Woolery                 Puyallup, WA                   1923 Ford Roadster, Blue

Excellence in Paint – Hot Rod ~ Plaque

Larry Terpstra                       Ottawa, IL                        1930 Ford A Coupe, Black

Excellence in Interior Awards

Excellence in Interior – Custom ~ Plaque

Jerry Aggus                          Torrance, Ca                     1955 Chevy Nomad, Magenta

Excellence in Interior – Lowrider ~ Plaque

Michael Herrera                    Santa Barbara, Ca             1950 Chevy Fleetline, Brown Candies

Excellence in Interior – Truck/Van ~ Plaque

Bill & Judy Epson                Long Beach, Ca                1941 Ford 11 D 3/4 Ton, Root Beer

Excellence in Interior – Street Machine/Competition ~ Plaque

Bill Workman                       Long Beach, CA              1932 Ford Vulcan Vicky, Purple

Excellence in Interior – Hot Rod ~ Plaque

Art Engel                              Pleasanton, Ca                  1932 Ford 3 window, Red

Excellence in Engine Awards

Excellence in Engine – Custom ~ Plaque

Russ Van Camp                   Coleman, MI                    1967 Pontiac GTO, Silver

Excellence in Engine – Street Machine/Competition ~ Plaque

Marshall Woolery                 Puyallup, WA                   1923 Ford Roadster, Blue

Excellence in Engine – Hot Rod ~ Plaque

Robert  Ruiz                         San Bernardino, CA         1927 Ford Phaeton, Green


“Dean Jefferies”

Award of Excellence in creativity

Award: Dean Jeffries hand with signature stance casted in glass and $1,000.00 cash award.

The winner of this award is selected from all customs in the show for creativity. A three person committee will select the winner.

Gary “Chopit” Fioto                            Stanton, Ca                       1956 Ford Bubble Top, Lavender

“Bill Hines”

Metal Master Award

Award: Bill Hines bust with signature stance casted in glass and $1000.00 cash award.

The winner of this award is selected from all customs in the show for metal work. A three person committee will select the winner.

John Saltsman                                      Rialto, Ca                         1949 Studebaker Truck, Lime Green

“THE BARON” excellence in PIN STRIPING AWARD

Award: Vehicle owner will win a special plaque designed by the grandson of the Baron, Tom Kelly

Rosario Onorato                                   San Pedro, Ca                   1964 Chevy Impala, Candy Blue

Hollywood Hot Rod

“Respect Tradition Award”

Presented by Troy Ladd

The vehicle must be a newly built or recently completed hot rod. Built style must represent the traditional style of hot rod building in the spirit of the 40’s, 50’s or early 60’s era. Build does not necessarily have to be “period perfect” but must respect and promote the traditional style of hot rod building and design.  Paying special attention to hand crafted details, creative chassis design and engineering, and overall unique design elements. A three person committee, including Troy Ladd of HHR, will select the winner.

Doug Beattie                                      Vancouver, WA               1940 Ford Coupe, Candy Red

West Coast Kustoms

Rich Pichette Kustom preservation award

The vehicle must be a custom originally built before 1964 or in the spirit of the 50’s or early 60’s era. The must be preserved to original condition and/or modifications must use period appropriate parts.  A three person committee will select winner

Mark Tippett       Torrance, Ca        1954 Chevy Bel-Air, Blue

RENEGADES CAR CLUB

Paul CepeDa                                       Nipomo, Ca                      1959 Chevy El Camino, Candy Gold

PRODUCES CHOICE

Boerne Stage Kustoms                         Center Point, TX              1931 Ford Pick Up, Candy Red


BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY

Each winner in the following categories will receive a plaque and $500.00

BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY – CUSTOM

Bud Wolfe                           Graham, WA                         1960 Easel Ranger, Green

BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY – LOWRIDER

Rosario Onorato                   San Pedro, Ca                   1964 Chevy Impala, Candy Blue

BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY – TRUCK/VAN

Rick Lorenzen                      Rancho Dominguez, CA       1942 Willys Pick Up, Truer Than Blue

BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY – STREET MACHINE / COMPETITION

Les Brusatori                        Amador City, CA                  1941 Willys Capital Speed Shop, Maroon

BEST OF SHOW IN CATEGORY – HOT ROD

Dana Hinkle                         Ramona, Ca                           1932 Ford Pick Up, Gold Candy


DIAMOND CUP CHAMPION

Long Beach Motorama Platinum Cup Trophy

Up to $5,000.00 Cash Award

This prestigious award is open to all vehicles (excluding all motorcycles and boats), vehicle must be a Full, Radical, or Hand Built automobile utilizing Coach Work Craftsmanship.  All Diamond Cup entries must be operable.  They must, drive forward and reverse, turn left and right, under their own power and be able to stop using their own braking system. The selection will be based on the quality of engineering, craftsmanship of details and their related fit and finish within the overall automobile.  All Diamond Cup entries will be displayed in 20 x 20’s and must supply their display (Photo required). The Diamond Cup winner is determined by a team of judges, they do not judge on personal preference, but by a point system to determine the winner.

**Cash Award will be based on the number of entries; 3 or less = $1,500.00 cash prize + trophy

c- Jeffry Hess                               Woodland Hills, Ca           1965 Chevy Impala, Maroon

c- John Martin                              Alamosa, CO                     1962 Chevy Corvette, Green

c- Robert  Bruhn                          Los Oliuos, Ca                   1946 Hudson Pick Up, White/Yellow

c- Allan Clark                                                                       1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown, Candy Apple

c- Victor Cacho                            Sylmar, CA                        1936 Auburn Roadster  , Green

1- Ken Reister                        Littleton, CO                     1936 Ford Roadster, Pewter

AMERICA’S CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE D’ELEGANCE

Award: Long Beach Motorama Trophy and $1,000.00 cash award.

This award is open to all Motorcycles with pre 1975 styling. The winner of this award will be selected based on overall workmanship of body work and paint, which will incorporate best use of color and design of paint, seat and detail of motor.

2- John Edwards                          Garden Grove, Ca              1959 Harley PanHead, Cotton Candy

1- Bob Carrillo                             Compton, Ca                      1947 Harley Knuckel Head, Gold Rush


AMERICA’S KUSTOM EXTRAORDINAIRE

Award: Long Beach Motorama Trophy and $3,500.00 cash award.

Open to all 1935 thru 1966 American manufactured automobiles that have been customized.

May not be chopped, sectioned or channeled, and must be in the spirit of an early traditional style custom. Also included are commercial type vehicles. The winner of this award will be selected based on overall design, quality and workmanship of body work and paint, which will also incorporate best use of color and design of paint and interior. This award will be selected with vehicle closed up so it best actuates the vehicles body lines.

c- Darren Houck                          Newport Beach, CA          1960 Ford Thunderbird, Maroon

c- Don Kusar                                San Pedro, CA                   1953 Buick Super/Riviera, Deep Cherry

1- Zack Brombacher                     Ashland, OR                      1950 Ford Club Coupe, Candy Yellow


AMERICA’S KUSTOM D’ELEGANCE

Award: Long Beach Motorama Trophy and $15,000.00 cash award.

Open to all 1935 thru 1966 American manufactured automobiles that have been customized. Must be chopped, sectioned or channeled, and be in the spirit of an early traditional style custom. Also included are commercial type vehicles. The winner of this award will be selected based on overall design, flow, quality and workmanship of body work and paint, which will also incorporate best use of color and design of paint and interior. This award will be selected with vehicle closed up so it best actuates the vehicles body lines.

c- Anthony Defreitas               Pleasanton, Ca                   1951 Mercury Coupe, Green

c- Bryan Loder                          Yuma, AZ                         1940 Lincoln Zephyr, Dark Blue

c- Coby Gewertz                       Redondo Beach, CA         1963 Ford Econoline, Green

c- Goran Lassell                        Sacramento, CA                 1952 Chevy Coupe, Red

c- Joe Proski                              Glendale, AZ                     1950 Mercury Coupe, Merlot

c- John Saltsman                       Rialto, Ca                           1949 Studebaker Truck, Lime Green

c- Justin Hartman                      Tulsa, OK                           1955 Chevy Pick Up, Blue

c- Marc Henry                           Lakeside, Ca                      1947 Mercury Coupe, Black

c- Michael Echolds                    Murrieta, Ca                       1953 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Eggplant/Rose

c- Richard Zocchi                      Walnut Creek, Ca              1946 Lincoln Club Coupe, Pink

c- Tim McNulty                         Fontana, Ca                        1951 Mercury Coupe, Blue

c- Victor Cacho                         Sylmar, CA                        1941 Lincoln Zephyr, Green

c- Gary “Chopit” Fioto             Stanton CA,                       1951 Mercury Coupe, Green

c- Gary “Chopit” Fioto             Stanton, CA                       1956 Ford Bubble Top, Lavender

1- Doug Beattie                   Vancouver, WA                1940 Ford Coupe, Candy Red