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While most people associate
the term "Motorama" with GM's spectacular events and cars of the
1950's, few remember that R.E. Petersen, founder of
Hot Rod Magazine, consistently offered a different Motorama
experience from 1950 to 1955. Petersen's Los Angeles based Motoramas
featured Bonneville cars, Drag cars, Hot Rods, Custom Cars,
Motorcycles, and most importantly in 1951...the introduction of
America's first fiberglass cars.
Thanks to Greg Sharp,
Curator of the NHRA museum, for his loan of the Motorama programs,
thereby making these historical documents available to you.
Below
you will see the programs from each of Motoramas. We are in
the process of expanding the information to
include pictures taken during the shows, magazine articles
printed during the time and interviews with both
participants and people who attended the shows. We
excitedly await for any new information in these areas, and
look forward to sharing your experiences with everyone as
well. If you would like to contribute in any of these
areas, please contact us through the About Us link above.
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