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Americas Most Beautiful Roadster
Photographer by Michael Corazzelli Story & Layout by Jimmy B
After a one year hiatus due to COVID restriction by L.A. County, the 72nd Grand National Roadster Show came roaring back at full speed.
Even though some of the social media noise had people thinking the show wouldn't happen or it would be something less than show goers would expect. WRONG!!!
One feature, the biggest reason for the show itself, is the crowning of America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR). The list of past winners is short, as only one roadster gets crowned Americas Most Beautiful Roadster each year since 1949.
The Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) recognized the top roadsters, in the country during its awards ceremony, which took place on Jan. 30, 2022, in Pomona, California. Eleven roadsters were
Owner: Jeff Breault Builder:
Builder: Devlin Rod & Customs
on display and showing why they should wear the AMBR crown for 2022. America’s Most Beautiful Roadster is presented each year to the best “open” hot rod in the country.
The America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award went to a 1934 Chevrolet Roadster owned by Jeff Breault and built by Devlin Rod & Customs. This year’s AMBR winner, a 1934 Chevrolet Roadster bested 10 other contenders taking home the title’s $12,500 prize provided by ARP Bolts. It also became immortalized on the award’s 9.5-foot-tall perpetual trophy.
The AMBR winning 1934 Chevrolet Roadster has been over two years in the making, according to Breault and Devlin Rod & Customs. The project was put together by the team at Devlin Rod & Customs on a custom Roadster Shop chassis and features an interior by Downey’s Auto Upholstery. A modern highperformance LS engine hides under the hood.
“Each year, the best in the world congregate in Pomona to participate in the Grand National Roadster Show and compete for the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster said John Buck, owner of Rod Shows and producer of the Grand National Roadster Show. “Jeff Breault’s 1934 Chevrolet Roadster fit the bill and now wears the crown of America’s Most Beautiful Roadster for 2022.
