Volume 48 Number 1

Alamo Hot Rod Parts AutoRama Debuts in Corpus Christi

During the weekend of January 8-10, Corpus Christi, Texas experienced a few things it hadn’t seen in quite some time. First, the temperature dropped to the low teens (the lowest it has been in 30 years), and second, a true ISCA car show was held in the city for the first time in ten years.

Above: (left) Tom Blanton’s ’29 Ford Phaeton – Outstanding Paint, Outstanding Undercarriage, Outstanding Engine-Rod; (middle) Keith Hulin’s ’41 Willys – Best Rod; (right) Steve & Jennifer Keffler’s ’62 Corvette – Outstanding Engine-Custom, Outstanding Sports.

Show Producer Linda Perez was pleasantly surprised by the number of traveling car owners with 20 X 20 displays who braved the weather to compete in the inaugural Alama Hot Rod Parts AutoRama. Despite some last minute weather-related cancellations, there were plenty of local cars on display as well.

Above: (left) Jack Hollbrook’s ’32 Ford – Outstanding Paint, Outstanding Detail, Master Builder Award; (middle) Daniel Sullivan,V’s ’06 Corvette – Best Street Machine/Comp; (right) Ron Medellin’s ’70 Monte Carlo – Best Custom.

In the ISCA Category Awards, wins went to Buddy Schulz’s 2007 Pro Street motorcycle (Best Bike), Jeep Compton’s ’71 Chevelle (Best Restored), Daniel J. Sullivan, V’s 2006 Corvette (Best Street Machine/Comp), Linda & Ron Kitchens’ 1949 Chevy pickup (Best Truck), Keith Hulin’s ’41 Willys (Best Rod), and Ron Medellin’s ’70 Monte Carlo (Best Custom). The Rising Star Award was presented to Stephen Brittain for his 2006 Suzuki.

Above: (left) Ron & Linda Kitchens’ ’49 Chevy – Best Truck; (right) Jeep Compton’s ’71 Chevelle SS – Best Restored.

Top local awards included the Best of the Coastal Bend Sponsored by Alamo Hot Rod Parts, which went to Carlos Pulido’s ’69 Chevy Camaro, and Best Street Sponsored by Alamo Hot Rod Parts, which was won by Jack Holbrook’s ’32 Ford roadster. Holbrook’s hiboy also took the Master Builder Award, and Buddy Jordan’s ’32 roadster earned the Texas Star Award.

Linda Perez and her husband Tony have worked at car shows for nearly 35 years, and Halex Productions is truly a family affair. In Corpus Christi, Linda was assisted by her husband Tony, daughter Cyndi Ricks, granddaughters Haleigh and Lexie (HALEX), son-in-law Richard, sister Pam and brother-in-law Joe.

The Halex team would like thank everyone who helped with the show, especially Gordon Leland of Alamo Hot Rod Parts in San Antonio, whose support and sponsorship was integral in making the show happen. They look forward to seeing you next year at the 2nd Annual Alamo Hot rod Parts AutoRama.