Brilliant paint, bright chrome and tricked out American street rides were showcased inside the Ocean City Convention Center for the 37th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. For the seventh year in a row the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show was held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin. From wild customs to cool classics, extreme trick trucks to hot muscle cars and more, all were on display at this Championship auto show.
Trophies were given out to the top two in each class as well as over $2,000 cash. Taking home the best in show was Dennis Spence with a 60 Thunderbird and Spectator's Choice was awarded to Rick Stetar with a 40 Ford. Specialty awards went to David Shuey's 53 Chevy for Outstanding Interior, Joe Clemente's 51 Willys for Outstanding Paint, Matt Guerdri's 75 AMC for Outstanding Display, Rich Stetar's 40 Ford for Best Engineered, Jess Halfacre's 66 Chevelle for Outstanding Engine and Donald Wedding's 32 Ford for Outstanding Undercarriage.
Joining the fun at this year's Hot Rod & Custom Car Show was television and movie star, Ernie Hudson, perhaps best known for his role as Winston Zeddemore from Ghostbusters. Ernie was at the event meeting and greeting fans plus posing for pictures with the Ecto-1 Show Car that was on display.
Taking the stage during the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show was THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE Thursday night. A tribute to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash made for three great legends and one amazing show!
We hope everyone had a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you next year for the 38th Annual Hot Road & Custom Car Show October 4-5-6, 2018. Space is limited so don't delay, register today!
For vendor information please call 410-798-6304 or email Jacklyn@specialeventpro.com.
Please note the town of Ocean City has implemented a new trailer parking ordinance which prohibits trailer parking on city streets from May 1st – October 31st. Limited free trailer parking is available for the indoor show participants at the OC Convention Center as well as the route 50 Park & Ride located at the south side of route 50 just before you cross the bridge into Ocean City. Additionally many hotels are offering free trailer parking. Please check with your OC accommodations or call the visitor center for a list of places offering trailer parking, 1-800-OC-OCEAN. Any participants that wish to park a trailer on city streets will need a trailer parking permit.. For more information on trailer parking please click here.
Best in Show and Spectators Choice
Indoors at the Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
This event is open to all years and types of Show Vehicles.
Space is limited so don't delay, submit your application today!
Your official confirmation will be mailed to you approximately three weeks prior to the event giving you complete details concerning sign-in and additional show information. The entry fee, minus processing fee, is refundable with written request prior to July 1, 2017. The exhibitor hereby applies to this event and will at all times comply with all rules, regulations and policies of the event producers. Neither Special Event Productions, Inc., the Town of Ocean City, the Ocean City Convention Center, producers, sponsors, support personnel or anyone else connected with the presentation of this event shall be responsible or liable for any loss, injury or damage incurred. In consideration of this entry, applicant agrees to the use of their name and/or photo and/or car photo for publicity and/or advertising. If vehicle does not meet show manager's qualifications, vehicle may be denied entry without a refund. Any poor behavior, irresponsible driving and/or conduct deemed objectionable to the event's well being may result in applicant being denied any further involvement in the event and/or future events. All participants are responsible for their own proper insurance. "For Sale" signs prohibited. Schedule and activities are subject to change and other arrangements may be made. Event credentials are non-transferable without written permission of event management.
