We visited Las Vegas (Nevada) and Albuquerque (New Mexico) this past June (2009). I was surprised to find an ongoing car show at the Imperial Palace Hotel/Casino, featuring lots of old/Antique/Collectible and Custom cars, of all Makes and models. There was an admission charge but some free tickets were available so, if you're planning on going, l0ok online for them. Most of the vehicles were for sale; many had their hood open so a full-image photo really didn't do it justice. Following are a sample of what was on display.
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This 1951 MG TD was on display on the casino floor,
offering a taste of what was in the larger show upstairs.
offering a taste of what was in the larger show upstairs.
My personal pick for "Best In Show" was this
nicely customized 1940 Pontiac Convertible
featuring a chopped top
(no easy feat on a convert).
nicely customized 1940 Pontiac Convertible
featuring a chopped top
(no easy feat on a convert).
In case you're wondering, the tail lights are
frenched into the vertical bumper guards
(making the rear look clean but a very dangerous location for street use).
frenched into the vertical bumper guards
(making the rear look clean but a very dangerous location for street use).
This 1949 Ford was mildly customized on the outside
but featured an Impala dashboard from the late 1950's inside
and eye-catching paint job with restrained scallops.
but featured an Impala dashboard from the late 1950's inside
and eye-catching paint job with restrained scallops.
The listing claims it's a "350 cu. in. engine with 2 four-barrel carbs
and a Turbo 400 transmission";
I believe it's a Chevy 350 Hemi conversion .
and a Turbo 400 transmission";
I believe it's a Chevy 350 Hemi conversion .