Tampa

Joe B. Sheppard's 1932 Ford Roadster of Tampa, Florida. Sheppard's journey into the world of racing began in Tampa, where his family operated Sheppard Import Motors on Howard Avenue. The business, which specialized in import cars, provided a nurturing ground for his burgeoning interest in automobiles. Joe's racing career was sparked by a pivotal road trip in the roadster which he undertook with a high school classmate in 1947. This trip, which stretched from Tampa to California and back, included memorable stops in Southern California, San Francisco, and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Known for its Ardun conversion and two-speed Zephyr rear, this vehicle not only fueled his passion for racing but also marked the beginning of his journey as the "Tampa Hot Shoe."

Thomas Campbell's 1949 Ford Fordillac

Cilio Guerriere's 1951 Plymouth

Geoffrey Hacker's Belly Tank

Geoffrey Hacker's Maverick Sportster.

Leo Lyons' Ultra Modern Merc of San Bernardino, California. The build was started in 1950, and completed in the Summer of 1959. Leo wanted to do something different. He wanted to build a custom car mostly from scratch. His initial plans called for building 10 identical custom Mercs, but only one, the prototype, was ever built. Geoffrey Hacker and Rick D'Louhy of Tampa bought the car in 2013 and had it restored.

Hot Rods of Tampa, Florida

Joe B. Sheppard's 1932 Ford Roadster

Custom Cars of Tampa, Florida

Thomas Campbell's 1949 Ford Fordillac
Leo Lyons' Ultra Modern Merc
Cilio Guerriere's 1951 Plymouth

Citizens of Tampa, Florida

Geoffrey Hacker
Joe B. Sheppard