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Gallery: 2026 Autorama Great 8 Finalists
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The road to the Ridler Award always runs through the Great 8, and this year’s Detroit Autorama finalists proved once again why they represent the best of the best in custom car building. From flawless paint and hand-fabricated metalwork to next-level engineering and detail, each Great 8 contender brought championship-level craftsmanship to the show floor.
We’re taking a closer look at all eight finalists in this gallery, highlighting the builds that earned their place in one of hot rodding’s most exclusive circles. Scroll through and see the cars that defined this year’s Great 8.
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The road to the Ridler Award always runs through the Great 8, and this year’s Detroit Autorama finalists proved once again why they represent the best of the best in custom car building. From flawless paint and hand-fabricated metalwork to next-level engineering and detail, each Great 8 contender brought championship-level craftsmanship to the show floor.
We’re taking a closer look at all eight finalists in this gallery, highlighting the builds that earned their place in one of hot rodding’s most exclusive circles. Scroll through and see the cars that defined this year’s Great 8.
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great looking car who was the builder