Suede Palace at the Grand National Roadster Show

There's nothing like rockabilly music mixed with the smells of pomade and raw fuel - hang out in the Suede Palace at the Grand National Roadster show, and you can get a heavy dose of it to fill your ultimate car culture need.GNRS_SP-DSC_0288rGNRS_SP-DSC_0286rGNRS_SP-DSC_0292rEach year at the GNRS, the Suede Palace gives show goers something that no other building does - a unique dose of rockabilly culture.  With these rat rodders, their cars are an extension of their lifestyles.GNRS_SP-DSC_0285rGNRS_SP-DSC_0289rGNRS_SP-DSC_0290rGNRS_SP-DSC_0291rGNRS_SP-DSC_0293rGNRS_SP-DSC_0299rGNRS_SP-DSC_0298rFinish is just as important as fit on these vehicles, each distressed exterior has been carefully planned and expertly executed.GNRS_SP-DSC_0294rGNRS_SP-DSC_0297rGNRS_SP-DSC_0295rGNRS_SP-DSC_0296rGNRS_SP-DSC_0300rGNRS_SP-DSC_0301rGNRS_SP-DSC_0303rGNRS_SP-DSC_0304rOne finish always found in the Suede Palace is this gloss over matte, which accentuates the curves and angles of these cars in a way that no other finish does.GNRS_SP-DSC_0305rGNRS_SP-DSC_0313rThere are far too many rockabilly rods to fit inside the Suede Palace, so the show must continue outside...GNRS_SP-DSC_0306rGNRS_SP-DSC_0307rGNRS_SP-DSC_0308rThese vintage stunners give us a lesson in the little details - they're everywhere on these rods!GNRS_SP-DSC_0310rGNRS_SP-DSC_0311rGNRS_SP-DSC_0309rThe Suede Palace proves, year in and year out, that it is a mainstay at the GNRS that is not to be missed.  Come for the cars, stay for the culture - we can't wait to see what's in store for next year's show!

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