Congratulations to Bob Larson!
The Hot Rods of Dearborn Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding craftsmanship and ingenuity of Bob Larson to the unique American sport of hot rodding. Mr. Larson has distinguished himself as a true pioneer driven by the passion to create inspirational hand-built hot rods. The Hot Rods of Dearborn is proud to make Mr. Larson the first recipient of The Hot Rods of Dearborn Hall of Fame. We had a wonderful time interviewing Bob when we presented him with the award on October 5, 2006. He was full of passion and funny stories about his roadster. The interview was recorded and will be posted on the site in the near future. We can’t say enough about Bob, he’s kind of like our home town hot rod hero! Bob Larson’s creation is exactly what this website is all about. The meticulous craftsmanship and clever engineering is simply stunning. Here’s a car that has a long history of evolution and changes, yet it is practically unknown. As you see from the early photos with its inverted front suspension, Larson was obsessed with ideas and ways to achieve the look and feel of his vision for this roadster. As it evolved, it is obvious just about everything changed, yet it still possessed a certain look. The very bottom photo is my favorite incarnation. The Bob Larson Roadster is currenly owned by Dick DeBene and can be seen on the road around the Dearborn area...look for it. |
