Hemmings Daily: The Martin Special '31 Ford is America's Most Beautiful Roadster for 2018

David Martin's 1931 Ford Roadster, AMBR winner for 2018. Photos courtesy Grand National Roadster Show. Most show cars lead pampered lives, having been built for the singular purpose of amassing trophies and prize money. Dave Martin's 1931 Ford, winner of the 2018 America's Most Beautiful Roadster Award at last weekend's Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California, was built to drive. Last September, in bare metal and fitted with a roll cage, Martin ran his car in the 2017 Silver State Classic, averaging 10 [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Tuesday, January 30, 2018 [The Martin Special '31 Ford is America's Most Beautiful Roadster for 2018]( [The Martin Special '31 Ford is America's Most Beautiful Roadster for 2018]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - David Martin's 1931 Ford Roadster, AMBR winner for 2018. Photos courtesy Grand National Roadster Show. Most show cars lead pampered lives, having been built for the singular purpose of amassing trophies and prize money. 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