Caption: 1930 Ford Model A owned by Natalie Bolea of Coraopolis, PA

Every year in the Steel City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a different sort of steel comes together at the David Lawrence Convention Center in downtown area.  While the Steelers didn't make it past round one of the NFL post-season this year, the locals still had something to get excited about by way of the annual Pittsburgh World of Wheels car show that happened January 21-23.  This was the 61^st edition of this annual event that brings together not only automotive enthusiasts from the greater Pittsburgh area but also the greater east coast.

We at Carlisle Events attend this event to connect with many of our industry friends, clients, builders, and vehicle owners.  This year was no different with a wide array of vehicles that we hope to see at our events later this year.  Friday at the event allowed us to get a head start on the east coast car show season and see many of these awesome vehicles below.  Check out our coverage below and as always feel free to share this with your peers and friends.

Our friend John Sbrigato of Millstone, NJ brought out the Hemi Hearse and the Red Baron.  John brought us the Dragula and Batmobile at last year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals.  The Red Baron and Hemi Hearse were huge hits at World of Wheels.  Who remembers these TV Cars?

Caption: The Hemi Hearse owned by John Sbrigato of Millstone, NJ

Caption: The Red Baron owned by John Sbrigato of Millstone, NJ

Aaron Buck of Pottstown, PA brought out this radical 1936 Ford Pickup that has been transformed into this custom slammed beast! 

Chrysler products did dominate a good portion of this year’s World of Wheels.  Many familiar names brought out a piece or more from their collection.  Friend of the Chrysler Nationals, Bill Woessner, brought out a great collection of Dodge Charger R/T’s. Check them out below!

Caption: Bill Woessner of Gibsonia, PA and his Dodge Charger R/T

Caption: Bill Woessner of Gibsonia, PA and his Dodge Charger R/T

Caption: Bill Woessner of Gibsonia, PA and his Dodge Charger R/T

Caption: Bill Woessner of Gibsonia, PA and his Dodge Charger R/T

Caption: Bill Woessner of Gibsonia, PA and his Dodge Charger R/T

Floyd Furr of Nokesville, VA brought out this resto-modded 1967 Plymouth GTX, check it out:

Check out a few more Chrysler products from the show as well:

Caption: Shane Crozier of Pittsburgh, PA and his 2018 Dodge Charger

 

Caption: John Borgen of Gibsonia, PA and his 1970 Plymouth Superbird

Caption: Ralph Patsch of Houston, PA and his 1963 Dodge 330

Hailing from Kewaskum, WI, Michael Beal brought out this killer 1933 Ford using a Factory Five body. Take a look under that hood and some of the subtle touches all around the car:

Awesome Ford’s dotted the show as well, check out these that caught our attention.

Caption: Jeffrey Lakes Sr of Bridgeville, PA and his 1972 Ford F-250

Caption: Fred Birch of Franklin Park, PA and his 1964 Ford Fairlane

Caption: Bobby Crouch of Pittsburgh, PA and his 2014 Ford F-350 Platinum

Caption: Total Image Autosport’s 2022 of Pittsburgh, PA and their 2022 Ford Bronco

Caption: A good showing of Fords from the PA Hot Rods group.

Caption: Jason Faux of Clinton, PA and his 1995 Ford F-350

Caption: Tyler Davidson of New Brighton, PA and his 1997 Ford F-350

Now this next one was quite a surprise to see out in the wild!  The 1991 Ford F150 PPG Indy Pace Truck Concept was ahead of it’s time.  Designed by McLaren Performance Designs with the powerplant from Jack Roush, PPG spent over $250,000 to build this for the Indy Car Series.  Rumor has it, this truck may make an appearance on the Spring Carlisle Auction Block.

Here’s a slightly different Ford that is totally on another level (pun intended).  Check out this 1936 Ford Sedan overlanding build from Jason Rodz by Ludwin of Fort Johnson, NY:

One truck that caught our eye was this 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine dubbed the “Lowcoe”!  Take a look at the 12 Valve Cummins sitting behind the cab!

Speaking of GM products, check out “Lil Sassy” the Cavalier here.  Who wants to go for a pass in this!?!

Caption: Robert Biery of McCandless, PA and his 1974 Pontiac Trans Am

Caption: Josh Hillard’s 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Caption: Ron Spadafora of Reading, PA and his 1956 Sedan Delivery

Caption: Denny Mascari of Allison Park, PA and his 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

Caption: Ian Stowe of Pittsburgh, PA and his 1965 Cadillac Sedan Deville

Caption: Marc Hansen of Chester Springs, PA and his 1955 Chevrolet Hardtop

Caption: Pro Comp Customs and their wicked 1969 Pontiac GTO

Caption: Luke Yianlouis of New Kensington, PA and his 1969 Buick Riviera

Caption: John Schiavone of Beecher, IL and his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

One killer 1941 Willy’s Pickup Gasser from Charlie Source of Findley Lake, NY:

Pittsburgh Car Scene also showed up in force with a great showing of Import’s from their group.  Check them out below:

Speaking of Imports, our friends at Super Car Workshop / Super Car Restoration normally bring a selection of Chevy Novas and Camaros to World of Wheels, this year they brought something a little more buggy.  Check out their two VW Beetles they just finished up in time for the show. 

Caption: Colleen Hughes of Latrobe, PA and her 1979 VW Beetle

Caption: Shelly Cooper of Clymer, PA and her 1975 VW Beetle

Check out some of the other Imports that caught our eye as well below!

Caption: Jennifer Mance of McKees Port, PA and her 1991 VW Cabriolet

Caption: Ty Kimmick of Mount Pleasant, PA and his super clean WRX.  Don’t forget we are celebrating the Impreza at the Import and Performance Nationals this year in May.

Caption: Mandy and Kurt Emigh’s awesome 2000 BMW 353 ready for autocross!  Don’t forget BMW is a celebrated marque at the Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals in May.

Caption: Vincenzo Girone of Pittsburgh, PA brought out his 1993 Mazda RX7, check out that bay!

Stop back here on All About Cars next week for an all new article about the Cunningham Corvette formerly owned by Lance Miller.  In the meanwhile, learn all about what we have coming up in 2022 at CarlisleEvents.com.

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