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50 Years of the Ridler: Detroit Autorama's Most Prestigious Award
by Dean V. Ricci

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Mr. Dennis Gage, the star of the television show "My Classic Car," takes an in depth look at the history of the Ridler Award, the honor presented to the best newcomer car at the annual Detroit Autorama, in "The Ridler Award: The Detroit Autorama's Best of Show"

The Autorama, now in its 62nd consecutive year, has awarded the Ridler for the past 50 years -- created to honor the late Don Ridler.

In 1957, the MHRA hired Don Ridler as a promotions agent and publicist for the show. Ridler booked bands that were popular at the time to play at Autorama. Popular acts like Duane Eddy and The Big Bopper helped gain attendance at the show. Ridler died an untimely death in 1963. The Ridler Award was established in 1964 in his honor.

This book takes a drive down memory lane, looking back at all the Ridler Award winners since its inception in 1964, right up to 2013's 50th Anniversary winner.

If you are a fan of custom automobile workmanship, engineering and creativity, this book is for you!