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The Best of the Best
Overall Category Winners & Elite 10 of the Triple Crown of Rodding 2024
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen & The Auto Builder Staff
A Big Deal in the Hot Rod World
Taking home a win at the Triple Crown of Rodding? That’s a big deal. This event isn’t your run-of-the-mill car show—it’s where the best of the best go head-to-head, and the judging is no joke. You’ve got to bring something truly exceptional, both in design and craftsmanship, to even get a nod here.
Winning at TCOR: A Fast Pass to the Top
For builders and owners, a win at TCOR is like earning a fast pass to the upper echelon of the car world. These rides don’t just get respect—they get immortalized. You’ll see them plastered across the pages of top-tier magazines and hitting up other heavy-hitter shows like Barrett-Jackson. Not to mention, there’s always the potential for sponsors to start knocking, and the value of the car? Yeah, that’s skyrocketing.
The Triple Crown of Rodding: Where Legends Gather
In short, the Triple Crown of Rodding is the proving ground for automotive art and innovation. Winning here? It’s a badge of honor that locks your name in the history books of hot rodding.
Billet, Chrome, and Bragging Rights
TCOR is where the top builds meet the top hardware. They’re dishing out 46 billet-machined, chrome-plated trophies for the year’s finest cars and trucks, with the “Elite 10” and “Top 30” taking the spotlight. Then you’ve got the 16 custom-designed Celebrity Pick awards for the builds that stand out from the crowd. Here’s the kicker—a Truck of the Year didn’t even make it into the Elite 10 this year while another is outside the Top 30. And some of those Celebrity Picks? They’re outside the Top 30 too, but that doesn’t make them any less jaw-dropping. Builds can even rack up multiple awards, proving just how competitive the field is. TCOR is all about the craft, plain and simple.
Meet the Winners of the Triple Crown of Rodding
This year’s Triple Crown of Rodding winners brought the heat with a lineup of jaw-dropping builds that had everyone talking. From meticulously restored classics to wild, one-off customs, these rides set a new bar for what’s possible in the world of hot rodding. Each winner showcased a unique blend of design, engineering, and craftsmanship that left the judges with no choice but to crown them the best of the best. These cars didn’t just win trophies—they earned their place as icons in the world of custom builds.
TCOR 2024 Street Rod of the Year & Elite 10
Awards presented by Bob Florine of ARP &Â Classic Performance Products
“The GMP Special” 1932 Ford Roadster – Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop
At just 19, the “Grease Monkey Princess” Mekenzie Murphy is no stranger to the world of hot-rodding. Her passion for hot rods started early, riding in a flamed ’36 Ford stroller as a toddler and later cruising in a pink flamed ’32 Ford pedal car. Staying true to her love of classic cars, she collaborated with Alan Johnson of Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop to bring her vision to life—a traditional-style highboy.
See more of this build in our Grand National Roadster Show 2024 coverage CLICK HERE.
TCOR 2024 Street Cruiser of the Year & Elite 10
Awards presented by Bob Florine of ARP &Â Classic Performance Products
1953 Corvette Corvair Concept “Twelve Air” – Kindig-it Designs
Five years in the making, Kindig’s vision was to create a classic fastback first-generation Corvette inspired by the ’54 Corvair Concept, and they did it in fine fashion, building a one-piece unibody completely out of aluminum. The Infrared-colored car with Sagebrushed accents also includes a one-off custom suspension designed by the guys, not to mention a simply stunning 650-horsepower V12 LS3 engine molded together with bellhousing and transaxle as one piece with the front and rear suspension combined with a single lateral coilover to create its own sway bar.
TCOR 2024 Street Machine of the Year & Elite 10
Awards presented by Bob Florine of ARP &Â Classic Performance Products
1968 Dodge Charger R/T – Classic Car Studio
This ’68 Charger R/T is a complete build by Classic Car Studio. Sitting on a Roadster Shop “Fast Track” chassis, this Mopar is powered by a 440ci V8 engine built by legendary drag racer Dick Landy. It features BASF Glasurit paint and a custom CCS interior. With extensive metal fabrication, this muscle car is set to be truly over the top.
TCOR 2024 Late – 1972 Truck of the Year & Elite 10
Awards presented by LMC Truck & Classic Performance Products
“The California Kid Express” – Pete & Jakes Hot Rod Parts
Bill Paul’s California Kid Express 1934 Ford pickup is a true masterpiece. Originally a ’34 Ford 4-door sedan, it underwent extensive metalwork to become the stunning pickup you see today. This incredible build brought together numerous talents, including Pete and Jake’s Hot Rod Parts, Vintage Fabrication, LLC, Colton Hardison, Jimmy Hervatin, Curtis Speed Equipment, and McLin Paint Works.
TCOR 2024 1973-1987 Truck of the Year
Award presented by LMC TruckÂ
1985 Chevrolet C10 “JeNNY”- Goolsby Customs
This fully customized 1985 Chevy C10 was built by Goolsby Customs for Goodguys’ grand prize giveaway in 2022. Sporting a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis, a Chevy Performance LT1 engine, and a striking two-tone white and blue paint job, this Squarebody has been transformed from a hard-working truck into a show-stopping, high-performance machine. Complete with Baer brakes, 20/22-inch Billet Specialties wheels, and a plush interior overhaul by Cato’s Custom Upholstery, this build is more than just a truck – it’s a bonafide show winner!
TCOR 2024 1988-1998 Truck of the Year
Award presented by LMC Truck
1993 Chevrolet Pace Truck “INDYKLR”- Twin States Rod Shop
At first glance, this might look like a stock ’93 Indy Pace Truck, but take a closer look and you’ll find “INDYKLR” – a pace truck cranked up to eleven. This masterpiece also grabbed two Celebrity Picks from Johnson’s Hot Rod and Classic Car Studio. From the fine details to the bold upgrades, INDYKLR stands out as a show-stopping build worthy of the spotlight. We’re quite sure Gary Case loved this one. CASE APPROVED!
Elite 10
Award presented by Classic Performance Products
1957 Chevrolet Cameo – Jason Graham Hot RodsÂ
Mark Fuqua always dreamed of owning a vehicle from his birth year, 1957, and found the perfect candidate in a pro street 1957 Chevy Cameo pickup. But when the truck turned out to be a “patched-up mess,” he turned to Jason Graham Hot Rods to create the custom hauler he envisioned. Featuring a Roadster Shop chassis, custom bodywork, a sleek Glasurit Pearl White finish, and a 750-horsepower Chevrolet Performance LT5 engine, this Cameo is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. With a fully custom interior and modern touches throughout, Mark’s dream truck is now a reality.
Elite 10
Award presented by Classic Performance Products
1957 Pontiac Safari Wagon – Johnson’s Hot Rod shopÂ
This Safari Wagon was built for Doug and Debbie Kenny out of Florida. Running with a 455 Pontiac built by Automotive Specialists, Inc., with a 4L80 from Bowler Performance Transmissions, and a Fast Track chassis from Roadster Shop. Gauges restored and modernized from Classic Instruments, custom machined 8 lug wheels paying homage to the original from the mid 60’s, valve covers, air cleaner/step plates and console cover. Plating done by Jon Wrights Custom Chrome Plating. Custom interior all wrapped up in Garrett Leather.
Elite 10
Award presented by Classic Performance Products
1969 Dodge Charger – BBT Fabrications
This ’69 Charger is Mopar, but not as you know it. Troy Gudgel and the crew at BBT Fabrications tossed the sacred door crisscross and ditched the fake vents, all in favor of a cleaner, meaner look. Purists might be lighting torches, but with a 426 Hemi under the hood, custom aluminum panels, and some seriously killer stance, this Charger still screams Mopar. It’s got the guts, it’s got the looks, and it’s unapologetically ready to ruffle some feathers.
Elite 10
Award presented by Classic Performance Products
1967 Pontiac GTO “Twisted” – Sean Smith Designs
Unveiled at SEMA 2023, the Twisted ’67 GTO, owned by Steve Aguilar and designed by Sean Smith Designs, quickly became a sensation. This standout vehicle clinched several prestigious awards, including the Best Interior TMI Products Trim Award and Hydes’ Car Interior of the Year. It boasts a powerful 427 Dart engine with a Whipple supercharger and features a unique paint job by Andy Mears. The exceptional interiors, crafted by Sew Cal Interiors, contributed to its recognition as one of the Elite 10 winners at TCOR. A true showstopper!
Elite 10
Award presented by Classic Performance Products
1958 Chevrolet Impala “Bespoke” – Steve Cook CreationsÂ
David Rush’s ’59 Impala is pure custom glory, It won the coveted Al Slonaker Memorial Award at the 2024 Grand National Roadster show earlier this year. Built by Steve Cook Creations, this ‘Bespoke’ hardtop packs a 518ci LS3 from Don Hardy that’s ready to tear up the pavement. The attention to detail is insane, but it’s not just a pretty face—this thing’s got the power and the presence to back it all up. If you’re looking for next-level craftsmanship with a big-block heart, Rush’s Impala is the one to beat.
See more of this build in our Grand National Roadster Show 2024 coverage CLICK HERE.
