A 1969 Pontiac Firebird Customized constructed by Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications was topped Final Greatest in Present of the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Cup competitors, introduced by Castrol with help from Summit Racing Gear, Meguiar’s, TMI and Robert Graham, which acknowledges the expertise and craftsmanship of customized automotive and truck builders, as a part of the 2023 Scottsdale Public sale at WestWorld.

The Firebird is powered by a 482ci twin-turbo Butler Efficiency Pontiac crate engine backed by a T56 6-speed transmission prepped by Bowler Transmissions. This Firebird sits on a Roadster Store Quick Monitor unbiased rear suspension and rides on a set of one-off wheels by EVOD Industries.

What makes the McLaren Racing Inexperienced Firebird so distinctive is that it was constructed to be a streetcar and in addition for use for land-speed racing. It’s a class report holder for ECTA standing mile with 199.027 mph.

The Firebird obtained the $20,000 money purse, amongst different prizes. The highest 5 finalists included a 1956 Ford F-600 customized pickup constructed by Basic Automotive Studio, a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster 1.5-ton pickup constructed by Ringbrothers, a 1934 Chevrolet customized roadster constructed by Devlin Rod & Customized, and a 1958 Lincoln Continental convertible constructed by Kindig-it Design.

Famend builders Bobby Alloway and Troy Trepanier chosen the Prime 5 finalists and in the end the Greatest in Present winner; nevertheless, Barrett-Jackson followers had the chance to pick the Folks’s Alternative winner, which was a Burgundy Velvet Pearl 1964 Buick Riviera Customized constructed by Cruzer Customs, LLC.

The Buick is powered by a 376ci LS3 constructed by Don Hardy. The engine is backed by a 4L70E Bowler transmission. It sits on a Roadster Store suspension and rides on one-off EVOD wheels.