Goodguys Offers 1966 Chevelle as 2027 Grand Prize
The 720-horsepower restomod will be awarded through the Goodguys Giveaway, with finalists chosen through membership, participating car shows, and free online entries.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Car Culture
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has announced a bright red 1966 Chevelle as the grand prize for the 2027 Goodguys Giveaway. The car was built by GAP Industries and was displayed at the Griot's Garage booth during the 2026 SEMA Show, where it competed in the Battle of the Builders.
Why it matters
The giveaway gives enthusiasts a chance to win a fully built classic muscle car without purchasing one outright. The prize reflects the continued popularity of high-performance restomods among car collectors and builders.
The 1966 Chevelle is powered by a 427-cubic-inch LT V8 rated at 720 horsepower, sending power through a Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual to the rear wheels. It rolls on Forgeline AL310 three-piece forged wheels, measuring 19 by 10 inches up front and 20 by 12 inches in the rear.
The players
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
A long-running car enthusiast organization that hosts events and giveaways for classic and custom car builders across the United States.
GAP Industries
The builder credited with constructing the 1966 Chevelle featured in the Goodguys Giveaway.
Griot's Garage
A automotive care and accessories company that displayed the Chevelle at its booth during the 2026 SEMA Show.
The details
The car features a SpeedTech Extreme chassis, Wilwood disc brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport tires sized 285/35R19 in front and 345/30R20 in the rear. Finalists are selected through Goodguys membership, participating car shows, and free online entries, with the grand prize winner chosen during the organization's Summit Racing Nationals in Ohio.
Timeline
2026 SEMA Show: the Chevelle was displayed at the Griot's Garage booth and competed in the Battle of the Builders.
July 11, 2027: drawing for the 1966 Chevelle grand prize.
Roadmap
The 1966 Chevelle belongs to the first-generation muscle car era that defined the 1960s, and this build updates that design with modern running gear. The restomod trend continues to reshape how classic American cars are preserved and marketed to enthusiasts.
Enthusiasts who want a high-performance classic can enter the giveaway through Goodguys membership, a participating car show, or a free online entry. The prize offers a fully built car without the cost of sourcing and building one independently.
The takeaway
Classic car giveaways like this one give enthusiasts access to high-end builds that would otherwise cost far more to assemble. Watching how restomods are awarded and displayed can help collectors understand where the market for custom muscle cars is heading.
What happens next
The grand prize drawing for the 1966 Chevelle is scheduled for July 11, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GM Authority.
