Much like its Street Machine of the Year honors, Goodguys’ annual Street Rod of the Year competition attracts some of the best hot rod builders on the planet. Here’s the judging criteria, per Goodguys:

“This award is designed for a true modern masterpiece. Quality of craftsmanship, body and paint, overall engineering, the three F’s (fit, form and functionality) stance and overall creativity in design and concept is what the selection committee will seek.”

And the 2021 edition didn’t disappoint. The judging occurs at the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals in Columbus, Ohio and the field was filled with top-caliber street rods—all packing some serious performance. Check out the pics of all the finalists below.

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Pernell Spohn, Butler, PA – 1940 Pontiac Coupe (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Jeff & Tyler Berry, Manassas, VA – 1932 Ford 3-Window Henry Coupe (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Rob Chownasky, Prospect, CT – 1937 Chevy (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Lou Clouse, Cedar Rapids, IA – 1941 Willys (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Wes & Vivian Rydell, Grand Forks, ND – 1941 Chevy (Image/OnAllCylinders)
John G. Harceb, Vestavia Hills, AL – 1932 Ford (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Brian & Aubrey Zelenka, Lyons, IL – 1946 Ford Business Coupe (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Kevin Roberts, Maumee, OH – 1932 Ford Fordor (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Chad Adams – 1933 Ford (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Travis Smith Jr., Advance, NC – 1938 Ford Sedan Delivery (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Johnny Hall, Lizella, GA – 1932 Ford Tudor (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Patrick Reisinger, Evansville, IN – 1931 Ford (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Bill Sather, Georgetown, TX – 1934 Ford 5-Window (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Joe Ischkum, Columbiana, OH – 1938 Ford 5-Window (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Rex Hasch, Bryan, OH – 1930 Ford Model A (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Dave Guttman, Sellersville, PA – 1932 Ford (Image/OnAllCylinders)

Oscar Gamble, Paducah, KY – 1932 Ford Victoria (Image/OnAllCylinders)
Jim Houston, Loveland, OH – 1934 Chevy (Image/OnAllCylinders)

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Author: Paul Sakalas

Paul is the editor of OnAllCylinders. When he's not writing, you'll probably find him fixing oil leaks in a Jeep CJ-5 or roof leaks in an old Corvette ragtop. Thanks to a penchant for vintage Honda motorcycles, he spends the rest of his time fiddling with carburetors and cleaning chain lube off his left pant leg.