Event: 2011 South Pasadena Classic Car Show, Part 3

We've spent a lot of time praising South Pasadena for having high high quality and impossibly rare cars such as the 300SL Gullwing, and a trio of orignal Shelby Cobra Roadster, but the quality of custom cars is really what blew our minds.

This roadster apparently started life as a Ford.

Obviously, it's no where near what the factory intended.

We really would have liked to have had a chance to pick the builder and/or owner's brain about what went into this car.

The wood and metal work were top notch.

Easily one of the most impressive cars at the show.

Right next to it was another jaw dropping roadster.

The attention to detail and build tolerances were absolutely perfect.

This is (by a wide margin) the classiest roadster we've ever seen.

Flathead powered.

What makes this so special is that there was nothing garish about it.

It was nice to see something other than Boyd Coddington or Chip Foose wheels on an old roadster.

Again, we would have loved to talked to the owner about the build.

This little Triumph caught our attention, not because it was an impeccably kept example but because it was quite the opposite.

 This car has been driven it's entire life.

Stories made on every trip.

So many that the owner had to write a book to keep them all in order.

This quirky little Bug was done up in a WWII theme.

The stance and wheels were just right.

The interior had some interesting props in it.

We can't say that there wasn't much that this enthusiast wasn't prepared for.

This '55 Chevy was more of what you'd expect from a custom classic car.

Bright colors, impeccable paint, and spotless chrome.

Also a healthy boost in the power department.

We don't know a single person that doesn't like the second generation Corvette.

It is THE iconic American sports car.

Do you disagree?

We love coupes and split windows.

Especially wide bodied split window coupes!

But functioning pop-up headlights are a must.

Led sled Mercury.

One of the most iconic grills of all time.

Whether you're a fan of classic hotrods, imports, muscle cars, or modern exotics, it was all at the South Pasadena Classic Car Show. We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the 2011 event and that you'll join us again for 2012!