RGV OldCars.com Editorials World of Wheels AutoRama

The International Show Car Association (ISCA) sanctions a number of car shows across the country commonly known as their World of Wheels tour or Cavalcade of Customs. They cross the US and Canada going to various cities with a large weekend show. Some of the cars attend most if not all of the shows along the tour, however many of the cars that are featured at the events come from local enthusiasts who bring their cars out to show them off. The International Show Car Association (ISCA) governs over the judging and rules and regulations for the events. There are various categories for the vehicles at these shows that range from extreme custom cars to classically restored pieces.

The AutoRama in San Antonio was held in the Alamodome this year. The event featured a few hundred different cars and trucks from various stages of completion and customization. Some daily drivers and some all out total money involved "trailer queen" show cars were on hand. Many were from the San Antonio area, but there was a number of cars that travel the circuit as well. Special vehicles were there for appearance this year as well, such as the Ebay project Mustang, built by Trepanier and filmed on TV series "RIDES", known as the "Fast Forward Fastback". The '55 Chevy and '32 Ford coupe used in the movie "American Graffiti" were on hand as well as actor Paul LeMat who played the role of John Milner in that movie. Tucci's roadster "Cyprus", Noteboom's "Zef-Fire", and D'Agnostino's "Firestar" were among others on display at the event. You may be familiar with some of these cars from various magazine features and articles. A good number of other magazine cars and other actors and celebrities were on hand as well for this event.