1967 Volkswagen "Snow Bug" at the Detroit Autorama
AmericaJR’s Garrett Godwin reports from Cobo Center for the 66th annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama. In this gallery, look for photos of the customized cars, trucks, and motorcycles. You’ll see the Speed Demon 715 Streamliner, which holds the record for the world’s fastest piston-engine vehicle at 439.024 mph; a customized Ford Mustang, which pays tribute to the “Red Tail” P-51 Mustang fighter planes flown by the brave and valiant fighter pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen; A 1956 Chevy Nomad nicknamed “The Wanderer”; and a 1911 Oldsmobile Autocrat, among many other vehicles.
Speed Demon 715
It was built by Steve Watt
Its top speed is 439.024 mph
The Speed Demon 715 holds the world’s fastest piston-engine vehicle
Speed Demon 715
Visitors checking out the Speed Demon 715
Garrett with Builder Steve Watt
Autorama banner
1934 Chevy
It is owned by Ron Cizek
1967 Volkswagen “Snow Bug” at the Detroit Autorama
1967 Volkswagen “Snow Bug” at the Detroit Autorama
1965 Ford Daytona
1965 Ford Daytona
It was built by DPS Career Tech student
1965 Ford Daytona
KODAK Digital Still Camera
2011 Ford Mustang celebrating Tuskegee Airmen
2011 Ford Mustang celebrating Tuskegee Airmen
2011 Ford Mustang celebrating Tuskegee Airmen
Airmen Bill Welborne and Eric Palmer from the Red Tail