Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has announced the six regional “Of The Year” winners for their 2023 Top 12 Award program. These incredible cars and trucks were selected from a group of finalists that were chosen at different Goodguys events throughout the year and across the country.
The winners are:
Fuel Curve Custom of the Year: 1949 Buick Sedanette, owned by Cody and Erin Walls, built by owner and Traditional Metalcraft
Scott’s Hotrods ‘n Customs Truck of the Year Early: 1940 Ford, owned by Greg Tidwell, built by South City Rod and Custom
Snap-on Muscle Car of the Year: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible, owned by Bob Leenstra, restored by Walter Deck
Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year: 1960 Buick Invicta, owned by George Eliacostas, built by Cal Auto Creations
Dakota Digital Truck of the Year Late: 1967 Chevrolet C10, owned by Rod Parsons, built by Fiber Forged Composites and Zrodz and Customs
Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year: 1967 Chevelle, owned by John Spanos, built by BBT Fabrications
These six winners will be on display with the other five category winners of Goodguys 2023 Top 12 lineup during the upcoming 26th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals held in Scottsdale, Arizona, November 17-19. The final Goodguys Top 12 winner will be crowned at the Southwest Nationals event on the AutoCross track – the CPP King of the Desert. This event will wrap up Goodguys 40th anniversary season and will feature over 3,000 different hot rods and classic cars for a weekend of cool cars, cool people and good times in the Arizona sun.
