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This image on nationwide TV set off a cell phone text barrage on Celeste Bowers' mobile and a Twitter storm on Allyson Felix's feed. 2017 started bright and early for Ted Bowers and his family! Ted and son Ted III started January 2nd at 2am. Invited to participate in one of the most iconic American events: the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena. Ted is happy to share the story of his very special honor. The Grand Marshals - Greg Louganis, Janet Evans and Allyson Felix - were driven in triangle formation, Ted Bowers with Ted Bowers III and Allyson Felix on the second row right, surrounded by security detail.  The Tournament of Roses organization invited Ted and his 1911 Pope Hartford automobile to participate in the annual Rose Parade, an incredible experience. It all started months earlier! Ted: "My car was referred from a good friend to the director of parade entrees in early September. I didn’t want to get too excited until my car was confirmed.  I learned mi...

We all are taking some time to enjoy the summer but Ted Bowers and his son Ted Junior just returned from the most elegant family adventure: their 1911 Pope Hartford Touring Car had been invited - as one of the Top Eight Popes in the world! - to participate in the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach. A lot of preparation and anticipation went into getting the 104 year old classic into Concours condition. The work is a labor of love and a Bowers family tradition.  Ted's father purchased the car in 1946 for just $200! He then went about restoring the automobile to its full historical beauty. Ted caught Classic Car Fever early in life and joined his father’s travels. The Pope in 1946. Ted Bowers' father and his 1911 Pope. “My father purchased the car in the 40’s and proceeded to put well over 50,000 miles on the car including dozens of national car tours that he would drive to from Los Angeles. The history shows h...