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Brilliant paint, bright chrome and tricked out American street rides were showcased inside the Ocean City Convention Center October 4-5-6, 2018 for the 38th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. For the eighth year in a row the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show will be held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin. From wild customs to cool classics, extreme trick trucks to hot muscle cars and more, all will be on display at this Championship auto show.
Trophies were given out to the top three in each class as well as over $2,000 cash and specialty awards. Taking home the Best in Show was Chuck & Tina Niglio’s 32 Ford from Silver Spring MD. Rounding out the top 8 were 1st Runner Up Donald Wedding, 66 Chevy, Toms River NJ, 2nd Runner Up Eddie Denkenberger, 37 Ford, Federica DE, 3rd Runner Up Joe & Vicki Sheehan, 69 Chevy, Middletown PA, 4th Runner Up Steve Padgett, 39 Chevy, White Plains MD, 5th Runner Up James Davis, 65 Ford, Lewes DE, 6th Runner Up Gary Adkins, 58 Audi, Cambridge MD and 7th Runner Up Lovelle Mason, 68 Buick, Brooklyn NY.
Specialty Awards were presented to the following:
| Outstanding Interior | Ed Young | 56 Chevy | Easton MD |
| Outstanding Paint | Charlie Mudd | 79 Chevy | Mechanicsville MD |
| Outstanding Display | Donald Wedding | 66 Chevy | Toms River NJ |
| Best Engineered | Lovelle Mason | 68 Buick | Brooklyn NY |
| Outstanding Engine | Randy Clark | 72 Chevy | Fairfax VA |
| Undercarriage | Joe & Vicki Sheehan | 69 Chevy | Middletown PA |
| Spectator’s Choice | Joe & Vicki Sheehan | 69 Chevy | Middletown PA |
Joining the fun at this year’s Hot Rod & Custom Car Show to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of American Graffit, Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins were at the event meeting and greeting fans plus posing for pictures beside the American Graffiti Show Cars. Also on display was the “Black Out” Veteran Tribute Truck. There wasn’t a dry eye in the exhibit hall every day at noon when the truck played Taps and the National Anthem. Additional entertainment included Live Music by Mook Jones and Golden Touch, plus BINGO, the Giant Jukebox and the mechanical Shark!
Rockin the stage of the OC Performing Arts Center during the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show was one of the world’s best vocal groups, ROCKAPELLA. Showing off their raw power of pure vocal talent and originality they sang favorite Motown, Classic, Pop, Rock and more songs performed like never before!
We hope everyone had a great time at the 38th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show and a safe trip home. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2019!
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.
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!
Space is limited, don’t delay, send in your application today!
| MOVE-IN: | Wednesday, October 9 th, 10am-7pm, Thursday, October 10th, 8am-9am |
| SHOW HOURS: | Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm |
| MOVE-OUT: | Saturday, October 12 th , 5pm-8pm (Cars must remain on display until this time) |
