Scenes from the 2013 NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus [1] Posted On: 5 Aug 2013 - 9:00am By Cameron Aubernon [2] Slideshow: The end.The end. Behold the Art Deco styling on this Oldsmobile.Behold the Art Deco styling on this Oldsmobile. A Porsche 928? With flames and pearl metallic paint? I bet there's an LS1 under the hood.A Porsche 928? With flames and pearl metallic paint? I bet there's an LS1 under the hood. This Chevy service station pickup trundles down the back lot.This Chevy service station pickup trundles down the back lot. The truck has been doubled (and both are for sale)!The truck has been doubled (and both are for sale)! This pace car replica looks for a race to lead.This pace car replica looks for a race to lead. Iron and horsepower for days on end.Iron and horsepower for days on end. Replace these rods with their modern descendents in your mind's eye for a moment.Replace these rods with their modern descendents in your mind's eye for a moment. Never mind the dust, by the way.Never mind the dust, by the way. Let us now take a walk through the back field.Let us now take a walk through the back field. Old signs for the garage, bar, and/or garage bar.Old signs for the garage, bar, and/or garage bar. If you were a hipster, you could also select a scooter while ironically being into street rods.If you were a hipster, you could also select a scooter while ironically being into street rods. If cars weren't your thing, you could try your luck with two wheels.If cars weren't your thing, you could try your luck with two wheels. Most used signs to sell their car; this seller just used a Sharpie.Most used signs to sell their car; this seller just used a Sharpie. Maybe a classic license plate for your car?Maybe a classic license plate for your car? Or, perhaps, a chance at buying a Saab or MG.Or, perhaps, a chance at buying a Saab or MG. Alas, all things must come to an end.Alas, all things must come to an end. Before we depart, though, a look at the winners' circle in Freedom Hall.Before we depart, though, a look at the winners' circle in Freedom Hall. It may be Hemi Orange, but this 1970 Dodge Challenger packs a Magnum under the hood.It may be Hemi Orange, but this 1970 Dodge Challenger packs a Magnum under the hood. And blaze a dusty trail to the next adventure.And blaze a dusty trail to the next adventure. Hop in the car...Hop in the car... After the last awards and prizes were given out, it was time to pack up...After the last awards and prizes were given out, it was time to pack up... Awards were given by NSRA, PPG, UPS et al during the closing ceremony.Awards were given by NSRA, PPG, UPS et al during the closing ceremony. It's also time to draw some names for some great prizes.It's also time to draw some names for some great prizes. Time to hand out some awards.Time to hand out some awards. I'm sure this Corvair is safe at this speed.I'm sure this Corvair is safe at this speed. School's back in session, Waldo.School's back in session, Waldo. Yes, that is a Bentley; Jeeves is a rodder.Yes, that is a Bentley; Jeeves is a rodder. A parade of street rods make their way toward the exits as the hours wind down.A parade of street rods make their way toward the exits as the hours wind down. No need to talk to empty chairs when this will drive them off your lawn instead.No need to talk to empty chairs when this will drive them off your lawn instead. The sign of the future of street rodding.The sign of the future of street rodding. They don't make hood ornaments like this anymore, for a few reasons.They don't make hood ornaments like this anymore, for a few reasons. This Nash was a staff car for the North Carolina-based Stanley Mafia.This Nash was a staff car for the North Carolina-based Stanley Mafia. It's as if the hood ornament was readying to take flight.It's as if the hood ornament was readying to take flight. Outside, a swap meet allowed for more chances at finding that special piece.Outside, a swap meet allowed for more chances at finding that special piece. And peruse booths such as this one; the bubble car before you is a BMW Isetta.And peruse booths such as this one; the bubble car before you is a BMW Isetta. Though the domain of the Japanese domestic market, this Pontiac Grand Prix sported a wing mirror when most cars did not.Though the domain of the Japanese domestic market, this Pontiac Grand Prix sported a wing mirror when most cars did not. Styling like this wouldn't work today for a number of reasons.Styling like this wouldn't work today for a number of reasons. A rat rod worthy of Beatersville.A rat rod worthy of Beatersville. Yours truly took driver's ed in a Chevrolet Caprice wagon such as this one.Yours truly took driver's ed in a Chevrolet Caprice wagon such as this one. Louisville.com also sought out pieces outside the norm, such as this Mercedes-Benz W115.Louisville.com also sought out pieces outside the norm, such as this Mercedes-Benz W115. There may have been some fashion, but the style was in the front lot.There may have been some fashion, but the style was in the front lot. Once upon a time, cars like this were seen just as cars are seen now.Once upon a time, cars like this were seen just as cars are seen now. Here's a sign.Here's a sign. Another orphan, the 442's great-grandfather was likely the oldest car in the show.Another orphan, the 442's great-grandfather was likely the oldest car in the show. A few muscle cars also turned up, just like this orphaned Oldsmobile 442.A few muscle cars also turned up, just like this orphaned Oldsmobile 442. And of course, you can't have a car show without a Tri-Five Chevy or three.And of course, you can't have a car show without a Tri-Five Chevy or three. This Lincoln would be right at home on Madison Avenue.This Lincoln would be right at home on Madison Avenue. The Chevrolet 350-cubic inch V8 engine is a common engine in street rodding.The Chevrolet 350-cubic inch V8 engine is a common engine in street rodding. A number of the cars, such as this boattail Buick Riviera, were also available for the right price.A number of the cars, such as this boattail Buick Riviera, were also available for the right price. Over 10,000 street rods from the early to late 20th Century spent four days on the fairgrounds.Over 10,000 street rods from the early to late 20th Century spent four days on the fairgrounds. This Bullitt County Sheriff's Department Dodge pickup will have you in its crosshair if you don't put down that cell phone.This Bullitt County Sheriff's Department Dodge pickup will have you in its crosshair if you don't put down that cell phone. NSRA members could have their rods weighed by UPS for charity.NSRA members could have their rods weighed by UPS for charity. This greyhound encourages you to take the wheel.This greyhound encourages you to take the wheel. Collect NSRA memorabilia...Collect NSRA memorabilia... Rodders could shop for assorted parts and accessories...Rodders could shop for assorted parts and accessories... The original SUV, minivan and crossover.The original SUV, minivan and crossover. Before Power Wheels, children had pedal cars.Before Power Wheels, children had pedal cars. Even these Retro Snazzy purses and handbags.Even these Retro Snazzy purses and handbags. Classic signage...Classic signage... Tees of Semper Fido and other patriotic/animal themes...Tees of Semper Fido and other patriotic/animal themes... Like jars of honey and other goodies...Like jars of honey and other goodies... The special Women's World area had lots of interesting items for sale...The special Women's World area had lots of interesting items for sale... Let's see what's inside, shall we?Let's see what's inside, shall we? Here's another sign.Here's another sign. A Ford F-1 and a Chevrolet Chevelle share a moment while a Nash Metropolitan photobombs.A Ford F-1 and a Chevrolet Chevelle share a moment while a Nash Metropolitan photobombs. A mother and son drag this wagon down the quarter mile.A mother and son drag this wagon down the quarter mile. Don't ask us how the driver is able to see what's behind them.Don't ask us how the driver is able to see what's behind them. Just one of Indiana's finest hanging with the street rods.Just one of Indiana's finest hanging with the street rods. For the 19th time, the National Street Rod Association made their annual trek to Louisville's Kentucky Exposition Center.For the 19th time, the National Street Rod Association made their annual trek to Louisville's Kentucky Exposition Center. Tags: car shows [3] Kentucky Exposition Center [4] National Street Rod Association [5] NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus [6]
