Hot Wheels Legends Tour Presented by Mobil 1 Showcases Top Builds of 2025

As the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 — the global contest giving one custom car builder the chance to have their creation immortalized as the next Hot Wheels die-cast — comes to a close, Hot Wheels is looking back at this year’s standout regional winners. A total of 26 custom builds have been selected to compete in the regional finals following events across 16 countries, including 11 U.S. regional winners and a Walmart Virtual Contest.

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As the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 — the global contest giving one custom car builder the chance to have their creation immortalized as the next Hot Wheels die-cast — comes to a close, Hot Wheels is looking back at this year’s standout regional winners.

Details on each of the 26 custom cars can be found below, with accompanying images available HERE.

Hot Wheels will host three distinct regional finals including the United States, Latin America and Europe and the Middle East, with the three finalists competing in the Global Grand Finale on November 15. The regional finals and grand finale will be streamed virtually on Hot Wheels’ YouTube channel and @HotWheelsoffical on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram allowing enthusiasts and builders around the world to tune in.

2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Regional Finals and Global Grand Finale Schedule:

• November 4 at 6PM PST: Regional Finals (Virtual) – United States
• November 5 at 6PM CST: Regional Finals (Virtual) – Latin America
• November 7 at 6PM GMT: Regional Finals (Virtual) – Europe and Middle East
• November 15 at 9AM PST: Global Grand Finale (Virtual)

United States Winners

• Tampa, Florida: Florida native Robert Harden and his V8-swapped 1974 Porsche 914 took home the win at the first North American event this past April. The car features a hand-built composite body and extended front and rear fenders, giving the bright orange Porsche a distinctive look. Power comes from a 427-cubic-inch stroker V8 producing more than 630 horsepower. To complement its aggressive exterior and enhance performance, the 914 is equipped with modern Porsche Boxster S suspension and brakes.

• Atlanta, Georgia: Jared Pink’s custom 1990 Nissan 300ZX was saved from the scrapyard and rebuilt to deliver jaw-dropping burnouts. Over the past five years, he’s documented the project on YouTube, tackling nearly every aspect of the build himself at his shop. At its heart sits a Chevy Big Block V8 with a ram tunnel and scoop, intentionally left without a hood to put the monstrous engine on full display.

• Charlotte, North Carolina: Noel Santos acquired the shell of a 1954 Grumman Olson Sunbeam Bread Truck and spent eight years completing a full frame-off restoration. The final design came to him in a dream, and he brought it to life with intricate custom metalwork. Santos mounted the shell on a 2008 Chevy Express frame with airbag suspension for a sleek lowrider stance, all powered by a modern 6.0-liter LS V8 engine.

• Detroit, Michigan: Michigan-based artist Joey Ruiter took home the trophy in Detroit with his “Reboot Buggy,” a street-legal, hand-built steel-tube creation. The minimalist interior features toggle switches and 5-point harnesses, while a mid-mounted 6.3-liter Chevrolet V8 with Turbo 400 transmission powers 40-inch wheels with 28 inches of suspension travel, giving the buggy impressive on- and off-road capability.

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Jeff Kruse’s 1968 Chevy Camaro pays tribute to the father-son bond that inspired his custom car career. It features a 4.5-inch chopped roof, widened body, and butterfly-split hood with ghosted flames. Power comes from a Chevy 350 with eight injector stacks piercing the hood, while a custom air suspension setup gives the car an aggressive stance.

• Kansas City, Kansas: Clint DeVine’s 1990 Chevy S10 features a striking patina and a western-style hauler bed inspired by his grandmother’s love of antiques and his Texas upbringing. Riding on custom air suspension, the truck sits flush to the ground and is powered by a fully built 4.1-liter 250 inline-6 from a 1970 Chevy with a TH350 transmission. The hauler bed adds a rare, streamlined touch to the lowrider design.

• Austin, Texas: “Bombshell Betty,” Donnie Dye’s custom 1952 Buick Super Riviera, is a six-time record holder at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Built as a method to mentor at-risk youth, the project has grown into a nationwide effort with more than 20 volunteers. The chopped, rocket-inspired Buick houses a straight-eight motor, roll cage, fire suppression system, and parachute, reaching speeds of 200 mph.

• Houston, Texas: Paul Suniga’s one-of-a-kind, shark-inspired tow truck, “Sharknatow,” stole the show in Houston. Built to showcase his personality and lifestyle, the truck features a custom metal fabrication and an airbrush livery featuring sharks on the hood, fenders, and even biting the tow hook. Under the hood sits a 383 Stroker motor, while old-school hot rod “Big Meat” wheels and tires complete the look.

• Las Vegas, Nevada: Calvin Calp took home the trophy at Las Vegas’ inaugural Legends Tour with his one-of-a-kind Chevrolet Custom. Originally a Chevrolet Cab, the hot rod features a bespoke tube chassis, custom suspension, a removed roof, and reworked bed, windshield, and grille, powered by a small-block Chevy V8 on staggered 20- and 22-inch wheels.

• San Diego, California: Christian Delgado’s 1972 Chevrolet C50, built in just two months, turned heads at the San Diego Legends Tour stop. Riding on air suspension with 24-inch wheels, the truck’s lowered stance complements the eccentric purple paint. It features a chopped cabin, new rear access door, intricate metalwork, and a 6.0-liter V8, while the interior combines technology and craftsmanship with right-hand drive, an iPad dash integration, and a JL audio system.

• El Segundo, California: Over six years, full-time blacksmith and coppersmith Joe Magliato built ‘Trinity’, a copper-and-brass vehicle inspired by a futuristic stagecoach. Nearly every component—including the body, frame, seats, steering wheel, gas tanks, dashboard, and exhaust—was handmade. Inside, hammered aluminum and copper seats feature a unique third rear seat positioned above the front two, while a rebuilt truck motor, 700R transmission, and Jaguar rear end power the vehicle.

• Walmart Virtual Contest Winner: The winner of this year’s Walmart Virtual Tour Stop is Joshua Woodworth of Oklahoma City, who took the title with his 1946 Willys Jeep. Woodworth built the one-of-a-kind “Jeeprod” by hand with his daughters in their home garage, transforming the classic Jeep into a radically customized hot rod. The build features a 10-inch chopped body, fully custom suspension and oversized mud tires for a bold stance. Under the hood, a 5.7-liter LS engine with a BTR Stage 4 camshaft and custom headers delivers power to match its aggressive design.

International Winners: