![]() Celebrities at the show will include Flavor Flav, Henry Winkler, and Dave Kindig. There will be live performances from rockabilly bands, including KC and the Classics and the Blues Brothers Tribute Band. The Detroit Autorama has a lot of highlights including a sneak peek of a new documentary by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Keith Famie, titled, Detroit: The City of Hot Rods and Muscle Cars Cars of George Barris, The King of Kustomizers, known for TV, Hollywood cars and more. The car would vanish for weeks or months at a time and the street crowd nicknamed it the “Black Ghost.” The car is currently owned by Godfrey’s son, Gregory Qualls. He kept his identity a secret and would show up to a race on roads such as Woodward and Telegraph, win, and then drive off. Godfrey Qualls, former owner of the “Black Ghost,” was a Detroit police officer who loved street drag racing. Roth conceived Rat Fink as an anti-hero to Mickey Mouse. The vehicle is a 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE and dominated the Motor City racing scene. Rat Fink is one of several hot rod characters created by artist Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, one of the originators of Kustom Kulture of automobile enthusiasts. More: Autorama, Outdoorama and a comic-con: 5 things to do this weekend in metro DetroitĪccording to a news release, a legendary street racing car known as the “Black Ghost” will be featured at the Detroit Autorama. More: Vibe sessions, hip-hop orchestra, 'Pride and Prejudice': Best of the arts in Detroit A highlight of the Autorama includes a Rat Fink reunion. Rat Fink became an icon in pop culture during the ‘60s, '70s, and '80s because of his large, bulging eyes, piercing glare, and pointed teeth. Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, the creator of Rat Fink, made the character an anti-hero to Mickey Mouse. Roth must have had made millions on the royalty rights. Who is Rat Fink?Īccording to the Los Angeles Times, Rat Fink is a hot rod cartoon character from the ‘50s. I don't think there was a boy in the 1960's who didn't have at least one rat fink shirt, and sticker in his school locker. It will feature over 800 custom, hot rod vehicles from all over the world, with one vehicle making an appearance from New Zealand. ![]() This year, the Motor City celebrates the 70th Detroit Autorama, sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts. For all the car enthusiasts out there or anyone looking for some family fun, here’s what to know about Autorama: What is the Autorama?Īutorama is a series of custom car shows taking place in major cities throughout the United States. View Gallery: Autorama 2023 comes to Detroitĭetroit Autorama is roaring into the Motor City at Huntington Place this weekend. ![]()
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