NSRA Giveaway Car

During the 50 years of the NSRA Street Rod Nationals, a lot has changed since the first event was held in 1970 at a Peoria, IL park. Several milestones have been reached and are being celebrated this year from events to businesses to publications within the hot rod community. With what is an annual tradition at the Nationals since 1982, going on its 38th year in a row of a turn-key street rod being given away to a lucky registered participant of the event. The past giveaway cars reflect the times and trends happening as the street rod market has grown to what it is today. Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop is honored to be a part of the NSRA’s 50th Annual celebration of the Street Rod Nationals with the presentation of this tradition perfected ’32 Ford Roadster.

With the start of any project, a solid foundation is needed to set the tone for the project. When Alan and the JHRS team agreed to build the giveaway car, Alan felt one of the keys to