The Outlaw featured a scratch-built fiberglass body over a '29 Model A frame, and would go onto to become one of the world's most famous hot rod show cars.įiberglass was a bit of an exotic material at this time, making the Outlaw (or Excaliber as it was previously known) a rather unique piece. His first project was a relatively mild Model A sedan which he dubbed "Little Jewel".Įd's next big project was anything but mild.
Meanwhile, Ed was also dipping into the show car scene himself. Ed actually helped out with the paint and body work on some stages of this groundbreaking car. I'm sure you recognize the X-Sonic Corvette from Rod's story back in November. Eventually, Ed would make a name for himself and established his own shop.Īt one time this Ford pickup served both as Ed's transportation and as a promotional tool for his business. Like many the pioneers of this scene, Ed grew up in the Los Angeles area, and actually got his start doing pinstriping and paint work in his own driveway in the city of Maywood. From his pinstriping to his show car builds to his famous weirdo characters, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was a man who embodies the creative spirit of hot rod and custom car building, and he's considered by many to be the father of "kustom kulture". Of all these people, few are more well known than Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.
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Whether it's a bold new way of pulling that extra MPH on the salt flats, or a technique that simply adds a unique look to a car, the world of hot rods and customs if full of self-styled artists. Hot rodding and custom car building has always been one of the best mediums for personal expression.
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