Mothers® 9th Annual Shine Award Winner

Details: “Deucenberg” a beautiful 1932 Ford B-400 built by Alan Johnson at Johnson's Hot Rod Shop in Gadsden, AL, and owned by Doug Cooper of Oyster Bay Cove, NY. Paint on this rare convertible sedan is BASF bordeaux, interior was done by Paul Atkins Interiors and plating by John Wright Custom Chrome. Originally a personal project of Alan Johnson's, there are an estimated 16,000 hours put into the build. Powertrain features a LS6 mated to a Bowler 4-speed overdrive transmission. A one-off stack fuel-injection air cleaner is just one of the many unique features of the "Deucenberg." The heads were re-flowed and it also has one-off valve covers, a one-piece engine and oil pan, additional sheet metal includes a one-off skin for the engine and transmission. This 1932 Ford also won the 2009 Ridler Award, 2009 Goodguys Street Rod of the Year, and "Best Street Rod" at Shades of the Past 2009. Located in the Bilstein Booth #23665. http://www.johnsonshotrodshop.com

In addition to the Shine Award, 11 Mothers Choice Awards were also presented during the show. See menu on left for Mothers Choice Award winners.

The Shine is a trophy depicting a car detailer’s towel — rendered in bronze — and awarded to the winner of the annual Shine Award at SEMA.