Described as the “Academy Awards” of hot rodding, the Grand National Roadster Show appears annually in January for the past 72 years. The hot rod show draws huge crowds to the Pomona Fairplex. Hot rod lovers from all across the country gather to marvel at the fine craftsmanship and impressive entries. Hosts sponsored the event previously in Oakland. Pomona hosted for 17 years. This year, the owner of DG Collision Center, Dan Hansen (AKA Dan Gogh), had the honor of painting one of the entries – a 1923 Model T Bucket. The car went on to contend for the coveted AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) award.
Hot Rod Show Top 10
This year, sponsors invited only 10 vehicles to compete. Owner Walter Sigsby contracted Dan Gogh to complete the car. Sigsby assigned Dan the all-important job of applying a killer paint job. Walter wanted Dan to make sure his vehicle stood out from the crowd. Mission accomplished!
Picture Perfect Hot Rod Show
Dan painted the car heavy metalflake with candy orange. Then, to top it all off, he added yellow and green flames. The combination complimented the build so well that it was awarded the Blackie Gejien Award for the show. The Leg Show T was built in the 70’s and, in its prime, was featured on the cover of Rod and Custom Magazine. Since then, the car had sat virtually untouched. It had deteriorated until new owner Walter Sigsby decided to restore it to better than new condition. This year, the car would contend for the coveted AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) award.
“This build thrilled my whole team. We look forward to seeing this car garner attention as it tours this year in the country’s top car shows,” said Dan (Gogh) Hansen, who Rod Authority writers refer to as a ‘hotshot painter.’”
About DG Collision Center
The “go-to” location for auto body repair and classic restoration in the San Gabriel Valley. People in the area already know that DG Collision Center pays attention to detail, provides courteous service, and works for fair and affordable prices. If you select DGCC to repair your car, our concierge service will help make your entire auto body repair process easy on you. We will even help you arrange for a rental car and deal directly with your insurance company. DGCC is owned and operated by Dan Hansen, aka “Dan Gogh.” Come by the shop 781 E San Bernardino Road in Covina, contact us via email today, call (626) 445-6630 or visit DGCollisionCenter.com.