Detroit Autorama concluded with another exceptional BASF Great 8 and Ridler Award winner.
“These builders consistently outperform themselves from one year to the next,” said Dan Bihlmeyer, BASF Automotive Refinish Marketing Director. “We’re honored to be a part of this showcase and share our most sincere congratulations to each one of the 2019 Autorama winners and the BASF Great Eight.”
A 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, “Cadmad,” owned by Steve Barton and built by Super Rides by Jordan, was awarded the 2019 Ridler Award.
The BASF Great Eight was rounded out with
- 1941 Willys, owned by Quint Walberts from Danville, IN
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle, owned by Sonny Freeman from Lafayette, LA
- 1932 Ford Victoria, owned by Phil and Debbie Becker from Dwight, IL
- 1974 Ford Sedan Delivery, owned by Mel Harbaugh from Ottawa Lake, MI
- 1964 Acadian, owned by Danny and Sandy Jadresko from Victoria, BC – painted with R-M by JF Kustoms
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, owned by Pat and Debbie Moram from Harrison Twp., MI
- 1935 Ford Slantback Chapman, owned by Robert Chapman from Ontario, CA
Other BASF-coated vehicles that took home awards included:
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1956 Pontiac Convertible, “The Chief,” by Customs by Kilkeary, featuring Glasurit 90 Line
First place in class - Radical Custom Convertible
“Best Custom” award
“Detroit Autorama Cruisers Choice” award
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1967 Mustang by Detroit Deluxe, featuring R-M Diamont
Third place in class — Street Touring 1949 – 1968
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1954 Cadillac by Detroit Deluxe, featuring R-M Diamont
Third place in class — Conservative Hardtop 1949 – 1954
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1966 Mustang by JH Restorations Mustang, featuring R-M Onyx HD
Second place in class — Street Touring 1948–1968
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1932 Phantom by One Off Rod & Custom, featuring Glasurit 55 Line
First place in class — Altered Touring pre-1935
Most Outstanding Street Rod
