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Utica's 2016 Gasoline Alley car show

This red-hot 1941 Willys Pro Street hotrod, with body and chassis by Outlaw Performance of Avonmore, Pa., a 509-inch Chevrolet big-block engine and nine-inch Ford rear end, was among the conversions at the annual Gasoline Alley show and swap meet in Utica on Aug. 13, 2016.
This red-hot 1941 Willys Pro Street hotrod, with body and chassis by Outlaw Performance of Avonmore, Pa., a 509-inch Chevrolet big-block engine and nine-inch Ford rear end, was among the conversions at the annual Gasoline Alley show and swap meet in Utica on Aug. 13, 2016.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 509-inch Chevrolet big-block engine is the center of attention on this 1941 Willys Pro Street hotrod.
A 509-inch Chevrolet big-block engine is the center of attention on this 1941 Willys Pro Street hotrod.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Hylber Sandvit of Sterling Heights said he bought this torpedo-body 1947 Cadillac Sedanette more than 20 years ago.
Hylber Sandvit of Sterling Heights said he bought this torpedo-body 1947 Cadillac Sedanette more than 20 years ago.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Handsomely trimmed in chrome, this 1947 Cadillac Sedanette owned by Hylber Sandvit of Sterling Heights represents the last year before this popular body style adopted tiny rear fins.
Handsomely trimmed in chrome, this 1947 Cadillac Sedanette owned by Hylber Sandvit of Sterling Heights represents the last year before this popular body style adopted tiny rear fins.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Jim Young of Burton, Mich. is the "Jim" of Jim's Rod Shoppe. Young took a 1955 Ford and turned it into the gasser dragster he longed for as a teen, putting a engine in it that Young thinks might develop 450 horsepower.
Jim Young of Burton, Mich. is the "Jim" of Jim's Rod Shoppe. Young took a 1955 Ford and turned it into the gasser dragster he longed for as a teen, putting a engine in it that Young thinks might develop 450 horsepower.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This beautiful replica of a 1933 Miller Indy Car, built by Jim Mann of Elkhart, Ind., debuted earlier this summer at the annual Bay Harbor, Mich. automotive gathering.
This beautiful replica of a 1933 Miller Indy Car, built by Jim Mann of Elkhart, Ind., debuted earlier this summer at the annual Bay Harbor, Mich. automotive gathering.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This recently completed 1933 Miller Indy Car replica belongs to Carter Crompton of Clio, Mich.
This recently completed 1933 Miller Indy Car replica belongs to Carter Crompton of Clio, Mich.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Carter Crompton of Clio, Mich. took his 1962 Watson Indy Roadster replica, built by Jim Mann of Elkhart, Ind., to the annual automotive gathering at Bay Harbor, Mich. to celebrate the legacy of its Indy 500 winning driver,  Rodger Ward.
Carter Crompton of Clio, Mich. took his 1962 Watson Indy Roadster replica, built by Jim Mann of Elkhart, Ind., to the annual automotive gathering at Bay Harbor, Mich. to celebrate the legacy of its Indy 500 winning driver, Rodger Ward.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Wearing Rhino paint applied with a roller, handmade spears, shrunken heads and extra fuel, this 1949 Willys, dubbed "Head Hunter," is the work of Dan Dennis of Shelby Township, who plans to show it at the 2017 Autorama in Detroit.
Wearing Rhino paint applied with a roller, handmade spears, shrunken heads and extra fuel, this 1949 Willys, dubbed "Head Hunter," is the work of Dan Dennis of Shelby Township, who plans to show it at the 2017 Autorama in Detroit.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Craig Sandvit of Sterling Heights, Mich. owns this 1937 LaSalle with 1976 Cadillac V-8 and an interior from the 1950s.
Craig Sandvit of Sterling Heights, Mich. owns this 1937 LaSalle with 1976 Cadillac V-8 and an interior from the 1950s.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Clean trim lines and angles define the elegance of the art deco touches on this 1937 LaSalle belonging to Craig Sandvit of Sterling Heights.
Clean trim lines and angles define the elegance of the art deco touches on this 1937 LaSalle belonging to Craig Sandvit of Sterling Heights.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1936 Hudson Terraplane sedan was parked along Auburn Road with other show cars but had no owner identification.
A 1936 Hudson Terraplane sedan was parked along Auburn Road with other show cars but had no owner identification.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A two-tone 1930 LaSalle rumble-seat convertible coupe with updated interior and top was shown by Bob Dowell of Chesterfield Township. Powell owns three LaSalles.
A two-tone 1930 LaSalle rumble-seat convertible coupe with updated interior and top was shown by Bob Dowell of Chesterfield Township. Powell owns three LaSalles.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Bob Dowell of Chesterfield Township demonstrates a unique features of his 1930 LaSalle rumble-seat convertible: a cigarette lighter with extension cord for the convenience of rumble-seat smokers.
Bob Dowell of Chesterfield Township demonstrates a unique features of his 1930 LaSalle rumble-seat convertible: a cigarette lighter with extension cord for the convenience of rumble-seat smokers.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This 1969 Dodge Dart GT with Mopar Performance V-8 and four-barrel carburetor had a "for sale" sign on it.
This 1969 Dodge Dart GT with Mopar Performance V-8 and four-barrel carburetor had a "for sale" sign on it.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News