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The Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is always a highly coveted award. Since this year’s award is the 50th anniversary of the much sought-after honor, the 2013 Ridler Award is extra special—especially for Ron and Deb Cizek.

The couple’s 1940 Ford Coupe, named “Checkered Past,” earned the 2013 Ridler Award on Sunday, beating out several other finalists.

Built by Cal Automotive Creations in Omaha, NE, the coupe has a long list of modifications and other items of interest. It features a fuel injected Flathead V8 with GMC 4-71 blower, shortened and re-contoured hood, custom grille, hand-formed running boards, re-contoured fenders, custom paint by Charley Hutton Color Studio, and more.

Look for additional pictures of Ron and Deb Cizek’s 1940 Ford later this week. Until then, check out the entire Pirelli Great 8—a.k.a, the final eight finalists for the Ridler—below. Special thanks to our friends at TMG Marketing for these exclusive photos.

Alan Beers' 1956 Chevrolet Pickup
Alan Woodall's 1965 Corvette Coupe C2SS
Buddy Schulz's 1972 Chevrolet Pickup
Christian Harker's 1934 Ford Archetype
John Mayer's 1935 Ford Phaeton
Ken Seresen's 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan
Mark Willman's 1956 Buick Special
Ron and Deb Cizek's 1940 Ford Coupe

Alan Beers' 1956 Chevrolet Pickup

Alan Woodall's 1965 Corvette Coupe C2-SS

Buddy Schulz's 1972 Chevrolet Pickup

Christian Harker's 1934 Ford Archetype

John Mayer's 1935 Ford Phaeton

Ken Seresen's 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan

Mark Willman's 1956 Buick Special

Ron and Deb Cizek's 1940 Ford Coupe

 

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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.