Updated 2/22/12

DETROIT (WWJ) - Billed as America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show, this Detroit tradition features more than 1,000 exhibits of hot rods, custom cars, fifties classics, celebrity appearances and more!

Highlights include four legendary vehicles owned by Detroit’s own Kid Rock, Austin “Chumlee” Russell from TV’s Pawn Stars, Transformers Bumblebee Camaro, Vinsetta Garage Pinup Calendar Girl Contest, TV’s Billy the Exterminator, and Roswell Rod Bubble Top Car.

See some very cool pinstripe art and make a bid on Motor City Mavens 2011 Auto Art Panel Jam and Charity Auction. Proceeds will benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind.

ADMISSION
At Gate: Adults – $18
Children 6 to 12 years – $5
Children 5 and under free
Discount Tickets are available at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Discount tickets are: General Admission – $15, Children 6 – 12 – $4
Group rate tickets are available for $12

For more information visit autorama.com.
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Look back at past coverage.

Jeff Gilbert’s story Autorama Brings Hot Rod Lovers To Cobo with video and interviews with vendors and organizers including Steve Novasel, one of Autorama’s co-chairs.

<– Photo Gallery from 2011