IMAGE GALLERY: 2013 World of Wheels

Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 15:59 Photos and Story by Glen Berry
World of Wheels is West Virginia's largest indoor car show. Held every year, on the first weekend of March, this year marks the event's 36th anniversary.  Here are some hot pics from this years show. 
Taken  on the first day of the show, they provide a small taste of what  you missed if you did not visit this year's event.   //
  • Robbie Watson has already won several awards in the past, with his 1953 Ford F-350 pickup truck.
  • A bird's-eye view of many (but not all) of the cars on display at World of Wheels.
  • Professional Pin-up model Selina K poses at the Classic Beauties booth at World of Wheels. Selina will be at this booth Sunday. Be sure to drop by and say "hello" to her.
  • Professional photographer Betsy Murphy, of Classic Beauties, holds up one of her many promotional calendar products, which combine vintage cars and retro-style Pin-up models.
  • Professional Pin-up model Selina K poses beside one of the many cars at World of Wheels.
  • "Rags to Riches" is a 1972 Chevy Chevelle, owned by George & Bill May, of Ashland KY.
  • The metal speaker in the foreground of this image is reminiscent of the many drive-theaters of the past.
  • This window tray on the "Rags to Riches" show car suggests the once-common drive-in restaurants, which used to exist all over America.
  • This beautiful 1939 Ford coupe was being exhibited by Leeinda Christian, of Catlettsburg KY.
  • Here's a view of the grille of Leeinda Christian's 1939 Ford Coupe.
  • Benny Christian's immaculate 2003 Cadillac Escalade makes an appearance at World of Wheels.
  • This vividly painted car is a dramatic example of a lowered vehicle, riding on large rims.
  • This metallic blue 1963 Chevy Nova is the entry of Glen Hamrick, of Proctorville OH.
  • This vivid green 1953 Ford F-350 pickup truck is owned by Robbie Watson, of Branchland WV.
  • The front view of Robbie Watson's 1953 Ford F-350 pickup truck.
  • A 1972 Triumph TR6 makes an appearance at World of Wheels.
  • "Racing Fever Speedway" is a miniature speedway set up for show at World of Wheels.
  • Bob Bicknell Jr, of Huntington WV, displays his immaculate 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which is quite distinctive.
  • This 1968 Mercury Cougar was being shown by Robin Combs, of Huntington WV.
  • Vickie Chapman, of Chesapeake OH, owns this 1966 Ford Mustang, with a beautiful metallic red paint job.
  • Keith Caudill's 1967 Volkswagen Bug is clothed in a vivid shade of glossy metallic blue paint.
  • John W. Thompson's customized 1934 two-tone Chevy pickup make an appearance at World of Wheels.
Robbie Watson has already won several awards in the past, with his 1953 Ford F-350 pickup truck.
Robbie Watson has already won several awards in the past, with his 1953 Ford F-350 pickup truck.
  • Bookmark this post on Google.
  • Publish this post to LinkedIn
  • Submit this post on newsvine.com.
  • Thumb this up at StumbleUpon
  • Bookmark this post on Yahoo.
  • Buzz this post on Google.
  • Search Technorati for links to this post.
  • Share on MySpace.
  • Submit this post on reddit.com.
Comments powered by Disqus