
Classic Instrument’s Pro’s Pick winner, Bill Collins’ 1932 Ford. Photos courtesy of the NSRA
The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, gave another opportunity to a small handful of car owners to win the “Pro’s Pick” award, sponsored by Classic Instruments.
Chevy winners include Jim Baker's 1956 Chevy, Jay Gribble's 1962 Chevy, and Kenneth Frederick's 1955 Chevy.
Classic Instruments is the longtime sponsor of this highly coveted award, prepares a custom one-of-a-kind trophy that is awarded to the top 12 elite cars at each regional show on behalf of the NSRA. These events are held annually from coast-to-coast with the Classic Instrument’s “Pro’s Pick” awards representing the crown jewel in each of the events.
The NSRA and Classic Instruments recently announced to the public the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals held at Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Other Pro's Pick winners included Ray Bartlett's 1936 Ford Roadster, Lee Morrow's 1934 Ford, and Tim Kilkeary's 1933 Dodge.
The winners are:
- Jay Gribble – Sanibel, Florida – 1962 Chevrolet
- Al Meyers – Mayfield Village, Ohio – 1927 Ford
- Tim Kilkeary- Eighty Four, Pennsylvania – 1933 Dodge
- Bill Collins – Greeneville, Tennessee – 1932 Ford
- Jim Baker – Grand Rapids, Michigan – 1956 Chevrolet
- Paul Coghlan – Kearneysville, West Virginia – 1930 Ford
- Ray Bartlett – Grasonville, Maryland – 1936 Ford Roadster
- Lee Morrow – Port Sydney, Ontario, Canada – 1934 Ford
- Dion Willcox – Brisbane, Australia – 1932 Ford Roadster
- Jason Graham – Portland, Tennessee – 1931 Ford
- Kenneth Frederic – St. Amant, Louisiana – 1955 Chevrolet
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Ford rounded out the winners with Dion Willcox's 1932 Ford Roadster, Jason Graham's 1931 Ford Tudor, Paul Coghlan's 1930 Ford, and Al Meyers' 1927 Ford.
The NSRA produces eleven of the world’s biggest and best specialty vehicle events each year, and caters to their members by providing other valuable services. The organization is widely known and respected for their monthly publication, StreetScene Magazine, which is only available to their members.
The NSRA has a network of state representatives, all enthusiasts, to assist on a local level, and a unique, highly respected, nationwide voluntary Vehicle Safety Inspection program which is highly respected by both state and national legislators.