The SEMA Show’s annual Battle of the Builders competition is a pretty big deal, attracting an incredible mix of vintage hot rods, exotic imports, wild customs, and classic haulers.
And to be named a finalist means that, in the eyes of the automotive aftermarket industry, you’re among the best custom vehicle builders on the planet.
So we couldn’t wait to see who made the cut to 12 finalists this year. The judging is in four categories, with three finalists apiece. That number will go down to four finalists, one in each category, soon. And then an Ultimate Winner will be crowned when the 2021 SEMA show closes. We’ll update this post when that happens.
Scroll down to see the individual cars, watch the video walkthrough at the bottom of the story, and then tell us who you think should win in the comments section.
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2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Finalists:
Hot Rod
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Mike Fillion, 1956 Oldsmobile 98
Mark Giambalvo, 1930 Ford Model A 2-Door Sedan
Robert Matranga, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
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2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Finalists:
Sport Compact/Import
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Samantha Frazier, 1973 Nissan Datsun 240Z
Eddie Pettus, 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
Simo Veharanta, 1982 Porsche 911 RSR
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2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Finalists:
Truck & Off-Road
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Jeremy Miranda,1959 Chevrolet Apache
Kamaka Pocock, 1967 Chevrolet C10
Bryan Thompson, 1934 Ford Pickup
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2021 SEMA Battle of the Builders Finalists:
Young Guns
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Dayton Jacobson, 2000 Chevrolet S10
Chelsie Lesnoski, 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD
Cole Marten, 1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
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