Now this one is new, the winner of the Grand National Roadster’s Show’s coveted AMBR award has a back seat.

Traditionally, a roadster is definited as a sporty two-seat car without a fixed roof. Convertible tops are OK, but rarely does a car that seats four make the cut.

That’s why it was unusual when Wes Rydell’s 1935 Chevy Phaeton was named the winner of this year’s America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award. Although many different body styles have been labeled a “phaeton,” they typically are considered a roadster with an extra row of seats. And phaetons have won the AMBR before. This year the choice is hard to argue with. We’re told Chevrolet built only around 200 of this particular model in 1935, which was also the last year Chevrolet made a Phaeton.

Hot Rod has a great post on it’s blog with more info on the car, and it’s a good read. You can check it out here. Plus, if you are hungry for more, Bangshift.com has a great writeup on 11 cars it chose as AMBR contenders.