More than 130 custom cars sped to San Francisco to compete in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour this weekend, but only one took home the trophy: Dave Ford’s 1932 Ford.
This lean, green, racing machine was a labor of love for Ford and his family. Starting with the airplane canopy, Ford built the hot rod by hand, drawing major inspiration from legendary car builders Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and George Barris. The result was a truly one-of-a-kind design, complete with a 327 Chevy engine, a bespoke suspension setup, a unique F-18 Hornet-inspired nose cone, and a custom interior hand-stitched by Ford’s wife.
Dave Ford's 1932 Ford is inspired by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and George Barris. | Source: Mattel
Dave Ford's 1932 Ford is inspired by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and George Barris. | Source: Mattel
Dave Ford's 1932 Ford is inspired by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and George Barris. | Source: Mattel
Dave Ford's 1932 Ford is inspired by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and George Barris. | Source: Mattel
Dave Ford's 1932 Ford is inspired by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and George Barris. | Source: Mattel
Only three more stops remain on the U.S. leg of the tour: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Mattel’s headquarters in El Segundo, California. After, the design with the most authenticity, creativity, and garage spirit will represent the U.S. in the Global Grand Finale in November, where it’ll compete against builds from Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region for the chance to be inducted into Hot Wheels’ coveted Garage of Legends and recreated as a Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle.
To learn more about the tour, visit mattel.com/hotwheelslegendstour.
