The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has added another two impressive cars to its ‘Goodguys Top 12 of the Year’.
As part of the Summit Racing Nationals in Columbus, OH, the ‘Street Machine’ and ‘Street Rod’ winners were chosen.
For those looking to add a new custom ride to their garage, the prize for the annual Grand Prize Giveaway was also announced.
2021 Street Machine of the Year
The PPG Street Machine of the Year category covers vehicles made between 1954 and 1987. A combination of impressive build quality, huge performance, and overall creativity is needed to scoop this prize.
Chad Farischon’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ticked all the boxes, not least because of the Mercury Racing 7.0-liter V-8 engine. Developing 750hp, it comes fitted to a six-speed manual transmission.
Built by Mountain Home Street Hot Rods, the Camaro has seen no part left untouched. Along with the custom exterior, the interior benefits from Recaro seats and carbon fiber trim.
2021 Street Rod of the Year
Covering cars made before 1948, the Classic Instruments Street Rod category is a fiercely contested category. Quality craftsmanship, impressive engineering, and new design ideas are what the judges are looking for.
Wes and Vivian Rydell’s 1941 Chevrolet Fleetline scooped the top prize this year. Built by Rad Rides by Troy, the Chevrolet features a modern LT1 V-8 engine. This benefits from Lingenfelter performance upgrades, including a custom camshaft and stroker crank.
The exterior features a bold new paint scheme, while the interior has gained a bespoke dashboard. This includes a set of Dakota Digital instruments, along with a new steering column fitted with a custom wheel.
Goodguys will celebrate the chosen Top 12 later this year at the Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ.
Grand Prize Giveaway prize announced
Each year, Goodguys offers a special custom vehicle as part of its Grand Prize Giveaway. Covering 2021 through 2022, the winner of the latest giveaway will be chosen at next year’s Columbus, OH show.
The 2022 lucky winner will take home a 1986 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck, fitted with a range of custom parts. Under the hood, a Chevrolet Performance LT1 crate engine by Pace Performance has been installed, along with a Gearstar 4L65E transmission.
Although registered Goodguys members are automatically included in the Grand Prize Giveaway, additional entries can be made by entering a show car at an event.
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