Washington, D.C.

Ray Giovannoni's 1936 Ford Roadster of Washington, D.C. Ray's roadster was restyled by Bud Unger, and the build was completed around 1947/1948.

Raul Almario's 1957 Ford

A wide view of the 1962 Ram Rods Rod and Custom Car Show, held April 6–8, 1962, inside the National Guard Armory in Washington DC. The floor is filled wall-to-wall with customs and hot rods, carefully arranged under indoor lights, each car positioned as part of a larger visual conversation about style, craftsmanship, and ambition. Among the displays were some of the most famous show cars of the era, including Ed Roth's Beatnik Bandit and Cushenbery's El Matador. Their presence placed the Ram Rods show firmly on the national map, but the image also reveals something deeper. Alongside headline cars were dozens of regional builds that reflected East Coast priorities, refined customs, strong club identities, and cars built to compete, cruise, and be judged. Photo from The Ray Soff Photo Collection.

The first speed shop in Washington, D.C. Giovannoni Cams was started by legendary cam grinder Ray Giovannoni.

Custom Cars of Washington, D.C.

Ray Giovannoni's 1936 Ford Roadster
Raul Almario's 1957 Ford

Upholstery Shops of Washington, D.C.

Adler & Mandel

Hot Rod and Custom Car Shows of Washington, D.C.

Ram Rods Rod and Custom Car Show

Citizen of Washington, D.C.

Herbert Unger
Paul Almario
Ray Giovannoni