Winternationals

The program for the 1965 Winternationals. Steve Scott's Uncertain-T is featured on the cover of the program.

The flyer for the 1964 Winternationals Custom Auto Fair. Held at the Great Western Exhibit Center in Los Angeles from February 6-9, 1964, the show was promoted as one of the nation's largest and most popular custom auto shows of its time. Scan courtesy of Mike Kosulandich.

Despite the high anticipation, Tom Kosulandich received a regret letter from the organizers of the Winternationals Custom Auto Fair, informing him that all classes were filled and his entry could not be accepted for the 1964 show. The accompanying flyer highlights the significance of the event, held at the Great Western Exhibit Center in Los Angeles from February 6-9, 1964, marking it as one of the nation's largest and most popular custom auto shows of its time. Scan courtesy of Mike Kosulandich.

Gene "Clean Gene" Sadoian decal from the 1962 NHRA Winternationals. Gene had his 1934 Ford on display at the Rod & Custom Car Show where it won a first place. Photo from The Clean Gene Sadoian Collection.

Gene "Clean Gene" Sadoian 's exhibitor pass from the 1962 NHRA Winternationals. Photo from The Clean Gene Sadoian Collection.

A ticket for the Championship Drag Races at the 1962 NHRA Winternationals that Gene "Clean Gene" Sadoian purchased. The ticket price was $2.00. Photo from The Clean Gene Sadoian Collection.

A list of first-place winners at the 1962 NHRA Winternationals was published in Hot Rod April 1962. Photo from The Clean Gene Sadoian Collection.

The 1965 Winternationals Custom Auto Fair

The 1965 Winternationals Custom Auto Fair was presented by ICCA at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, California January 28-31, 1965.

Cars Attending

Steve Scott's Uncertain-T

The 1965 Winternationals Champinoship Drag Races

The 1965 Championship Drag Races was presented by NHRA at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, California February 5-7, 1965.

Click here to see Kustomrama's photos and videos from the 1965 Winternationals Championship Drag Races

The 1961 Winternationals Custom Auto Fair

Cars Attending

Buzz Pitzen's 1923 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
Bob Roubal's 1932 Ford Roadster
Tom and Harry Jackman's 1932 Ford Sport Coupe
Garret Greydanus' 1953 Chevrolet
Larry Watson's 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham