SINCE 1957, the legendary DARRYL STARBIRD has become the America's largest Independent Producer of car shows with over 450 Shows to his credit.  BUT,  it all started almost by accident !

In this Exclusive Interview done at Darryl's home, in the Spring of 2007, he explains how it all began, how it grew, and, how it continues today. 

The Darryl Starbird Rod & Custom Car Shows have become the largest independently produced indoor shows in the country, and continue in 2012 with the 48th Annual Tulsa Rod & Custom Show being held at the Quik Trip Center !   The dates are February 17, 18, 19, 2012...

THE 48th ANNUAL TULSA SHOW IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA

Don't Forget The Unique Hall Of Fame "GO FOR THE GOLD" Award  In Tulsa, With  A Cash Prize Of $20,000 Awarded To One Of The "Fine Nine" !

(Darryl's Wichita Shows continued for 55 years !   That Series concluded in 2011.)

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SPECIAL NOTE: THE NATIONAL ROD & CUSTOM CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES TO BE HELD AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL AT WARREN PLACE, TULSA, OKLAHOMA ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012 !

This year's honorees will be Bo Huff, Dick Huckans, Kenny Youngblood, Dale Johns, and, Jon Kosmoski !

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  BE SURE TO SEE the January, 2011 issue of R&C which features a fantastic Photo/Build with Darryl showing how he builds those "bubbles" for all his cool Bubble Tops !  Hey, that's how he earned the title "The Bubble Top King" !

AND, RODDER'S JOURNAL #52 HAS A FEATURE ON DARRYL, written by the Legendary SPENCE MURRAY, that you should definitely read !

 ( For complete info & details on attending the Tulsa Show, how to enter your vehicle, and directions to the Show simply go to Darryl's WebSite:  www.darrylstarbird.com )