DETROIT, MI — The 2020 Ridler Award will be awarded Sunday, but the final eight contenders have been unveiled—the Great 8, as it were.

The Ridler Award is given to annually to a vehicle deemed to be the best overall custom build that is making its show-car debut at the Detroit Autorama, which kicks off today at the TCF Center in Detroit, MI.

The following vehicles were named Great 8 Ridler Finalists:

1969 Chevrolet Camaro – Tim and Angie Wheeler; Muskogee, OK

1966 Ford F-100 – George Conrad; Huron, OH

1955 Cadillac Coupe – Frank and Demi Hinmon; Genoa, NV

1963 Chevy Wagon – Brad, Brady and Cory Ranwelier; Newulm, MN

1956 Oldmobile 98 – Jeffrey Hess; Woodland, CA

1955 Chevy Belair – Bob Mantranga; Newport Coast, CA

1929 Ford Model A – Greg and Gail Wilson; Louisville, KY

1934 Ford Pickup – Jerry Logan; Toledo, WA

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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.