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Chip Foose-built 1965 Impala Wins Ridler

March 13, 2015 By Nadeem

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The Chip Foose-built 1965 Chevrolet Impala that took home the Ridler Award at last weekend’s 63rd annual Detroit Autorama in Detroit, Michigan, has been making headlines the world over for its gorgeous exterior and dressed up powertrain. But it’s interior is also a sight to behold. … [Read more...] about Chip Foose-built 1965 Impala Wins Ridler

Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler

March 25, 2013 By Nadeem

Congratulations are in order for Joel Mattix, owner and operator of Boss Custom Interiors in Evansdale, IA. He is the trimmer behind "Checkered Past" – the 1940 Ford Coupe that won the 50th annual Ridler Award at the 2013 Detroit Autorama held earlier this month in Detroit. … [Read more...] about Boss Custom Interiors Wins the Ridler

2012 Ridler Award Goes to ’55 T-Bird

February 27, 2012 By Nadeem

Congratulations to Dwayne Peace of Tyler, Texas for winning the 2012 Ridler award for his impeccable 1955 Ford Thunderbird. The competition was stiff at the Detroit Autorama, where the award is given to the best custom-built hot rod each year, but Peace's T-Bird pulled through to take home the top prize. … [Read more...] about 2012 Ridler Award Goes to ’55 T-Bird

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