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November 5, 2024
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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BACK IN BLACK: Jamie Musselman’s ’33 Ford Roadster
Forty-four years have passed since Musselman teamed with Boyd Coddington in creating one of the most amazing rods of its day, an excetpional car that took its place in history as the Oakland Roadster Show’s “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” in 1982. This was also due, in part, to the efforts of many top fabricators including Lil’ John Buttera, Dan Fink, Steve Davis, Thom Taylor who designed the car.
BIG BLUE
When Ford introduced the Galaxie nameplate in 1960, the reasoning behind the new name was obvious. At the time, bigger was better, and short of GM introducing a car named the Universe, what could convey a greater sense of size than Galaxie?
Senior Project
Kirby Kennedy grew up around street rods in his hometown of Selmer, Tennessee. His father, David, had several rods and even operated his own shop. Kirby hung around Kennedy’s Kustom Auto Shop and helped with many of the projects. He also learned many of the required skills to build a rod along the way. Once Kirby reached high school, he knew quite a bit about the history of hot rodding and had developed a fondness for traditional hot rods. His school required each graduating senior to complete a project before they reached graduation. While only a sophomore, Kirby decided to build a traditional-styled hot rod.
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GOODGUYS COLUMBUS 2026
Inside, Outside, Trackside, and Boothside at the Biggest Goodguys Show of the Year
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen, Charlie Leach, & Cannin Smith
There are big car shows, and then there is Goodguys Columbus.
The 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance took over the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, July 10–12, 2026. As the biggest event on the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association calendar, Columbus brought together thousands of hot rods, customs, classic trucks, muscle cars, and street machines for three action-packed days.
The show is so massive that capturing everything is nearly impossible. No matter how much ground you cover, there is always another row of cars, an incredible indoor build, a talented builder or exhibitor to meet, or high-horsepower action unfolding on the track.
Inside: Elite Builds and Incredible Details
Inside the buildings, some of the country’s finest vehicles were displayed beneath the lights. Spectators could examine flawless paintwork, detailed engine compartments, custom interiors, one-off fabrication, and the subtle details that separate a great build from an unforgettable one.
These displays also featured contenders for major Goodguys honors, including the prestigious Street Rod of the Year and Street Machine of the Year awards.
Outside: Thousands of Cars and Trucks
Outside, seemingly endless rows of vehicles filled the Ohio Expo Center. Traditional hot rods shared the grounds with restored classics, Pro Touring muscle cars, custom pickups, street machines, and homebuilt cruisers.
From early Ford roadsters and chopped customs to C10s, Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, Mopars, and Corvettes, there was something worth seeing in every direction.
Trackside: Goodguys AutoCross Action
The Goodguys AutoCross brought sound, speed, and tire-squealing action to the weekend. Drivers pushed classic muscle cars, modified trucks, and highly developed Pro Touring machines through a challenging timed course.
It was a chance to see that many of the polished vehicles at Columbus were engineered to perform just as well as they looked.
Boothside: Talented Builders and Exhibitors
Throughout the show, booths and displays showcased the people and companies that keep the automotive aftermarket moving forward. Some of the country’s most talented builders, manufacturers, and exhibitors brought out their latest projects, products, components, and ideas.
It was an opportunity to meet the craftspeople behind the builds, learn about the parts that make them possible, and get an up-close look at what’s next for the hot rod, restoration, and performance industries.
Relive Goodguys Columbus 2026
One gallery could never capture the entire Goodguys Columbus 2026 experience, but our photographers covered it from every angle—inside, outside, trackside, and boothside.
If you missed the show, these galleries will give you a taste of what makes Columbus the biggest event of the Goodguys season. If you were there, this is your chance to relive some of the cars, competition, craftsmanship, people, and unforgettable moments.
