When it comes to great North American Hot Rod Shows Goodguys is a household name, with over three decades of organizing killer events behind the name it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about putting on a great event.

The 34th All American Get Together took place March 19th and 20th at the beautiful Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. This venue, that has both indoor and outdoor areas, was the perfect location for a day of classic vehicles of all kinds.

The variety of cars and bikes at this show was simply staggering, un restored, numbers matching, modified, and wild there was something for everyone, take for example this off road ready Oldsmobile Cutlass 442.

As crazy as this may seem the Olds was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to unique cars. Everywhere we looked we found bits of originality and owner flare among vehicles in the show field.

Some of that individuality lay under hood, like in the cars above, while some of it was proudly out in the open. As is the case with the small block powered trike below, and some of the cool touches placed on various components throughout the show.

This automotive smorgasbord made it difficult for us to choose our favorite vehicles of the event but, after some internal deliberation, we did manage to narrow things down to ten exceptional cars.

1. Mike Weldon’s 1966 Mustang
Mike Weldon’s ’64 Mustang is a Paxton powered pro touring powerhouse that was actually situated in the Paxton Auto booth at SEMA in 2003. In addition to the forced induction under the hood, Mike used a fiberglass nose and rear flares from Maire Racing to give this car a GT350 racer look.

Not just a show pony, this Mustang touts  a four point roll cage, big brakes, a beefed up T5 transmission and a suspension set up befitting of a proper pro touring car, with the wide footwear to boot.

Finally as the icing on the cake this car has been given the Caroll Shelby signature of approval right on the glove box. Mike has owned over a dozen Fords in his life but this is the one car he can’t part with, and looking at it we can easily see why.

2. Chuck Wilten’s 1967 Mustang

Chuck’s ’67 is the second Mustang that really caught our eye at the 2016 show. With modifications from bumper to bumper Chuck admits it’s hard for him to even remember everything that has been done to the car over the years.

That said, when asked about the motor Mike told us that the powerplant is a 289ci Ford mill, with Edlebrock finned valve covers, Edlebrock single-plane intake and Eldebrock 600cfm carb. The ignition system has been upgraded with an Autolite dual-point Hi-power distributor and MSD multi spark ignition.

The killer stance comes via Maier Racing 620lb coils up front and Magna five-leaf set-up out back, with Mustang Plus reverse-eye leaf springs to bring the car down and give it a purposeful stance.

On the exterior, the handles were shaved so that the car has no visual breaks when you look down each side. The entire car has been painted bright red from a 1988 Ford Festiva color option so you can’t miss it.

3. Jim Hendren’s 1969 Super Bee

In contrast to Chuck’s car, our next pick is non-modified example that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line.

The owner Jim Hendren says he hasn’t done anything to the car since 1969, aside from giving it the love and care it deserves. He says that despite the fact that the car is completely stock, it turns heads everywhere it goes.

It’s rare to see Super Bee’s all original, so Jim has no intentions of changing the car at this point, nor does he ever care to part with it. The reason he could never live without the car is because nothing else has ever quite put him back in his seat the same way the Superbee’s 440 does when he jumps on the skinny pedal.

4. Doug McGowan’s 1969 GTO

Doug McGownan’s GTO is similar to Jim’s Superbee above, in that it is all original and still a stunner to look at. However, unlike Jim, Doug acquired the car recently and considers himself fortunate enough to be it’s new caretaker even if he doesn’t plan to keep it forever.

At this particular Goodguys show Doug was looking to see what kind of value the car holds today, and if someone was willing to take it off his hands. However, Doug also said if it doesn’t sell he has no problems enjoying the car for a few (hundred) more miles. “The car is no trailer queen and I don’t plan to make it one,” were Doug’s exact words.

5. Keith Ericksons’ 1970 Pontiac GTO

As sweet as Dougs’s GTO was, it was edged out for GTO of the show by Keith Erickon’s stunning 1970 example. Simply pristine, this car was a perfect, untouched, well kept example. The only upgrades to be found on this goat are a tasteful set of aftermarket wheels.

6. Jim Vickers 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Jim’s ’69 Firebird is a car that has spent its entire life in California. A black plate car, it was purchased at Lee Adams Pontiac in Oakland during the spring of 1969.

Jim has rebuilt the stock 400 cubic inch motor with a mild cam, roller bearings, an MSD ignition and Flowmaster exhaust. The motor now puts out 325 horsepower and Jim says that it’s very responsive from idle through redline.

White lettered BF Goodrich tires have been wrapped around classic Rallye wheels and the interior is mostly original, save for the upgraded radio, and flip down rear seat for when Jim needs to move cargo that doesn’t quite fit in the trunk.

The TH400 transmission also has a Hurst shifter, for a bit more precision when Jim needs the car to stretch its legs on a back road.

7. John Henderson’s 1965 Plymouth Barracuda ‘Survivor’

Unlike a few of the other cars in this list, John’s ‘Cuda has been modified, cosmetically, at least. Modeled after the Hurst Performance dragsters that ran between 1965 and 1975, this car is a true survivor.

The paint and stickers are original, but as you can tell, the stickers are a little worse for wear. John is content with the stickers taking the brunt of the wear, just as long as the paint keeps its luster.

Visually it’s a tribute car, which means there’s no ‘Hemi under glass’ to be found. It does have a 273 under the hood with a 2 barrel carb, and this combination is good for 200 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. It’s also a numbers matching car and wears period correct 14-inch Cragar wheels with 235/60/14 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.

8. Jim Warriner’s 1963 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe
If you’re looking for a quick entry into the world of Muscle cars Jim’s ’63 Fairlane is a safe bet. With a ‘For Sale’ sign sitting in the dash, Jim was testing the waters to move on to something new.

The car has a healthy stroked 302ci under the hood and a keen eye will notice Wilwood disc brakes sitting behind the American Racing Torque Thrust wheels.

9. Avery Johnosn’s 1965 Mercury Comet Clone

Clones can be a bit of a touchy subject in the classic car community, some just plain don’t like them, and others won’t admit they own one. Avery, however, doesn’t care and proudly lets the world know his Comet is a clone via its license plate.

While it might not be the ‘Real McCoy’ so to speak, Avery says that it is damn close and over the years he’s limited the modifications to things that make the car a better performer all around.

So in that vein the ride height has come down and the factory brakes have all been replaced with discs, including a hefty sized pair of Wilwood units up front. The new discs sit behind 17-inch Torque Thrust styled wheels, wrapped in 215 BF Good Rich G Force sport rubber.

Inside, a Grant wood grain steering wheel sits in front of an Auto Meter tach, that is accompanied by water, volt, and oil gauges on the dash. Racing buckets, trimmed to match the original interior, keep the driver and shotgun passenger from sliding around in the corners.

The car might not have the largest motor under the hood, being a 4.3L v8, but Avery tells us the work he has done under the hood makes it a lot faster than people give it credit for.

10. Doug Hanks ’67 Pontiac Firebird

Doug Hanks has nick named his ’67 Pontiac Firebird ‘Frostbite’ thanks to its PPG Tri Stage white paint that looks like ice. Sitting on an Art Morrision Max-G chassis, this wicked Trans Am is powered by a 454 LSX motor that is backed by a Tremec T-56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission.

Foregline ZXr3 wheels sit under the stock body with 275/35R18 front and a whopping 325/30R19 rear foot print. Inside, the interior has been given the restomod treatment including a fully equipped Alpine sound system with navigation and 3,000 watt amplifier. It’s also got a Vintage Air climate control unit which helps the car live up to its nickname on hot summer days.

There was plenty more to see at this Goodguys event, and the next one near you, so if you like what you see be sure to check out the Goodguys event schedule on their website and make a point to check out the next one, take it from us, you won’t regret it!