| The time for gear heads and customizers to | | | | machines. |
| show off their wares is fast approaching once | | | | There are four different general types of entries |
| again. For the 55th year, the Michigan Hot Rod | | | | in the said event. The first one is full customs. |
| Association will be sponsoring the AutoRama. It is | | | | These are vehicles which have been modified |
| also the time for car fans to take a peek on | | | | thoroughly that it does not resemble the specific |
| what these mechanical geniuses have been doing | | | | make and mode of the car it is created from. |
| behind the closed doors of their garages for the | | | | Aside from increasing the aesthetic value of these |
| days between these AutoRama events. The | | | | full customs, their performance are also made |
| AutoRama, known to be the place to show off | | | | better and made to last longer like the |
| one's automotive creation, will once again occupy | | | | improvements made on Volvo 740 parts. |
| the Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan from the 9th of | | | | The second category is mild customs. These are |
| March until the 11th of the same month. | | | | vehicles which have undergone modifications but |
| What is known to be the most prestigious event | | | | still resembles the original car is some ways. |
| of this kind will surely be a place where | | | | The third type is rat rods. These are the cars - |
| customizers will show off their one-of-a-kind | | | | the bodywork looks neglected and it is sporting |
| creations. The only car show to give the | | | | rust as its paintjob. But these cars' underpinnings |
| AutoRama a run for its money is the Oakland | | | | like the transmission and braking systems are |
| Roadster Show which is held in California. But the | | | | upgraded. Unlike full customs and mild customs |
| car show being held in Motor City is regarded to | | | | that are trailered to the show, these cars are |
| be the best place to showcase one's creations. | | | | driven to the show. The concept is a response to |
| Car fans are invited to the show to witness | | | | the pricy custom cars most common on cars |
| some of the best customized car in the planet. | | | | shows. These cars are built by hand by people |
| Not only cars are going to be presented during | | | | who own them using an assortment of vintage |
| the show though. Motorcycles and odd vehicles | | | | parts. Sometimes, a rat rod will sport different |
| are also part of the show. These vehicles are so | | | | components from different models and from |
| unique that they surely defy categorization. These | | | | different makes. These parts are fitted together |
| are the fruits of the countless hours of labor put | | | | using the ingenuity of its builder. |
| into the construction of such vehicles by | | | | The fourth class is restored classics. Unlike the rat |
| aficionados. These machines will be competing for | | | | rods whose bodywork is not given much |
| recognition and cash prizes during the event, not | | | | attention, these cars are fully restored classic |
| to mention huge amount of bragging rights. | | | | cars. This is a favorite among car enthusiasts |
| Those who love vehicles will surely enjoy the | | | | since it is a symbol of powerful gas-guzzlers |
| sight of the beautiful machines which will be | | | | produced by car manufacturers in the past. |
| present at the event. About three quarters of a | | | | This year's AutoRama will be attended by |
| million feet square will be dedicated to showcasing | | | | different celebrities. Some of the notable |
| each and every creation at the show. The | | | | personalities who are scheduled to make an |
| AutoRama has been known to be the place | | | | appearance at the show are Barry McGuiar, the |
| where unique and the coolest vehicles hang out. | | | | Car Crazy host; Nate Robertson, the Tigers |
| And during the event, aficionados can take | | | | pitcher; and Spongebob Squarepants. |
| advantage of the chance to see such gorgeous | | | | |