The world’s largest hot-rod association and producer of America’s favorite car shows has announced its winners for its 2022 award season.
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association selected finalists from among eligible qualifiers at events throughout the US and then voted on by a committee of industry experts and Goodguys staff members.
The winners represent the nation’s finest show cars and trucks and the best autocrosser.
Winners are recognised throughout the Goodguys event season leading up to the final selection and showcase of the Goodguys Top 12 of the Year Awards, presented by Meguiar’s at the Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November.
In addition to the five regional awards, the awards include two Chevrolet Performance-sponsored awards and the Goodguys Next Generation competition award.
Feast your eyes on these beautiful examples of American muscle.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Built By Salvaggio Designs.
Muscle Machine of the Year, presented by Griot’s Garage, has been awarded to Kevin Hart’s 1969 Plymouth Road Runner built by Salvaggio Designs.
Out of eight finalists, the winner was selected from the 2022 Del Mar Nationals based on high-level performance modifications including handling, stance, engineering and body and paint to a vintage 1960-1997 muscle car.
Custom Rod of the Year, presented by Vintage Air, has been awarded to David Biegler’s 1964 Buick Riviera built by Cruzer’s Customs.
Out of seven finalists, the winner was selected from the 2022 Del Mar Nationals based on the customisation of a vintage 1949-1972 rod that tastefully blends modifying techniques or factory stock bodies with modern-day performance, engineering, components and styling.
Muscle Car of the Year, presented by Snap-On, has been awarded to Roger Gaultney’s 1969 1/2 Plymouth Road Runner restored by Superior Auto Works in Delaware.
Out of 15 finalists, the winner was selected from the 2022 North Carolina Nationals based on its design that honors an original factory stock or original fully restored 1960-1987 muscle car of superb quality.
Truck of the Year Early (up to 1959), presented by Scott’s Hot Rods ‘N Customs, has been awarded to Alex Short’s 1958 Ford built by Revision Rods & Rides.
Out of nine finalists, the winner was selected from the 2022 Nashville Nationals based on customisation and design to honor an outstanding pre-1960 tricked-out truck.
Truck of the Year Late (1960-1997), presented by LMC Truck, has been awarded to Mark Sandfort’s 1965 Chevy C10 built by South City Rod & Custom.
Out of seven finalists, the winner was selected from the 2021 Autumn Get Together based on customisation and design to honor an outstanding 1960-1997 tricked-out truck.
Chevrolet Performance GM Iron Builder of the Year, presented by Chevrolet Performance, has been awarded to Big Oak Garage’s 1961 Chevy Impala from the 2022 Summit Racing Nationals.
The award recognises an exceptional GM-bodied build with GM power.
Chevrolet Performance GM Retro Iron Builder of the Year, presented by Chevrolet Performance, has been awarded to Hollywood Hot Rods’ 1932 Ford Coupe from the 2022 Del Mar Nationals.
The award recognises an exceptional non-GM-bodied build with GM power.
Next Generation of the Year, presented by Goolsby Customs, has been awarded to Conner Wick’s 1967 Chevy G10 Van from the 2022 Pacific Northwest Nationals.
The award celebrates the accomplishments of car and truck builders aged 25 and under.
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