Celebrity judges chose 100 cars that were nominated for
final judging. Out of those 100 cars, 16 will bwere awarded
The Designer's Dozen! And received a commemorative
jacket and custom award!

Last Year's Celebrity Judges:

Murray Pfaff - Pfaff Designs
Dave Tucci - Tucci Hot Rods 
Lenny Schaeffer - Chop-Shop Customs
Ken Fenical - Posies Rods and Customs 
John Edwards - Dream Machines LTD.
Bob Warner - Warner's Autobody
Gene Winfield - Official Website 
Dick Royer - Harrisville, RI

Scroll down to see the 2010 Winners


Dominick Farbo of Williamsville, NY.
Tube chassis, molded emblems, custom everything, hidden license plate w/door.  Molded dash flows into door panels.  Orange favorite color, car is 2 shades of orange.
Judge – Gene Winfield




Chris Yorek of Bellmore, NY.
Intro wheels 20x15.  Bought in 9th grade, college got in the way.  Went to CCS for transportation.  Tube chassis, front & rear, high 10’s in quarter.
Judge – John Edwards




Matthew Wendt of N. Tonawanda, NY.
Less than 100 made in 67, 66 made. Bought when 17, Dad matched $1000.
3700 miles since done.
Judge – Whitaker




Steve Wider of East Meadow, NY.
Great job of cleaning up what can usually be a cluttered engine bay. Nice fit and finish. Good color combination gives car a subtle glow. Nice modern interior.  Engine compliments theme of car.  All works well together.
Judge – Mike Steinsland

Vern Conway of Brewerton, NY.
Wood bed custom shaved.  Nine months.  California bumper, air ride.
Bought 20 years ago.  Started as a light resto. 
Judge – Whitaker




Angelo Nardone of Vineland, NJ.
Drew up design, 8 month build.  Cut off top/shorten 27”.
Fabbed sides, longer tail, extended fenders.
Judge – Gene Winfield

Roger Youmans Jr. of Rochester, NY.
Stunning color.  Father & buddies helped 21 year old son do car,
son had been saving since 15 years old. Very nice engine compartment.
Judge – Mike Steinsland




Jim Padgett of Clarksville, MD.
Classic rat look with wires.  Brown under black and rubbed for patina.
Judge – Rich




Ken Finch of Endicott, NY.
Design by 18 year old student from Indiana.  VW wagon on rear window, front 37 LaSalle, 37 LaSalle roof, 65 Mustang front bumper, no need to wash or wax.
Judge – John Edwards




Peter White of Welsley, MA.
Custom side exhaust, handmade suspension.  Changed wheel base,
stretched and widened.
Judge – Murray Pfaff




John White of Portland, ME.
Good colors, sectioned 4”, chopped 3 ½”, folder power top.
Judge – Rich




Don Kaling of Dalton, PA.
Classic looks, modern handling, 24 mpg/ac.  Paul Newman chassis.
Judge – John Edwards




Justin Altman of Phoenix, NY.
210 louvers, bobbed front and rear with roll pans/bellflower tips.
Judge – Whitaker




Jim MacLachlan of Marcellus, NY.
Tried to buy for 8 years, teased owner with toy cars in mailbox, vintage plates.
Judge – Rich




Gilles Raymond of Philippe, Quebec, Canada.
Hood, fenders, decklid from 58, turnsignals from bicycle.  Lowered & narrowed axle.
Long time street rodder.
Judge – John Edwards




Mark Byron of Charlton, MA.
Wine delivery truck.  Modern chevy 1-ton chassis.  Dog statue drove theme.
Judge – John Edwards