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Hot Rods & Lowriders @ Essen 2013

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It’s known for a fact that the Germans have embraced the hot rod culture more than any other European nation, although these bespoke vehicles are also popular in the United Kingdom and even in cold, snowy Sweden.
This is why were not surprised to see a few hot rods and lowriders displayed at this year’s Essen Motor Show alongside the tuned European vehicles that are more appropriate for such event. So if you’re looking for some American V8 action, you should keep you’re eyes opened for some 1930s Fords in either hot rod or rat rod clothes, classic pickup trucks or a flashy, orange Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

On the more exotic side of things, there’s also a Mercedes-Benz 170V rat rod, a model otherwise very popular among German hot roders, and the “El Rey” Chevrolet Impala lowrider that’s just screaming for attention.
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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