Hemmings Recognizes Ten Standout Collector Vehicles at the SEMA Show 2026

The original collector car marketplace returns to Hot Rod Alley with its annual Hemmings Honors awards, Super-
Sonic Block Party, Hemmings Motor Club presence, and a forward-looking vision for the collector car world
 

LAS VEGAS (November 4, 2026) – Hemmings, the original collector car marketplace, today announced the 2026
Hemmings Honors Award winners at the SEMA Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Presented to ten standout vehicle owners and
builders across the show floor, Hemmings Honors recognizes the vehicles that capture the creativity, craftsmanship,
personality, and future of collector car culture.


The Hemmings team selected this year’s honorees after reviewing builds throughout SEMA move-in and show week.
Winners were chosen for their quality, story, execution, originality, and ability to represent where the hobby is headed.
 

For more than 70 years, Hemmings has helped define what matters in the collector vehicle world. Hemmings Honors
extends that authority into one of the industry’s most important stages, giving builders and owners recognition that can
become part of a vehicle’s provenance long after the show ends.
 

“The SEMA Show attracts some of the most remarkable custom vehicles in the world, but the real story is the talent
behind them,” said Jonathan Shaw, President of Hemmings. “Hemmings Honors celebrates the builders whose
craftsmanship brings these vehicles to life, the owners whose passion makes them possible, and the aftermarket
manufacturers whose innovations help set them apart. We want that recognition to last long after the show ends and
become a permanent part of each vehicle’s history.”
 

2026 Hemmings Honors Award Winners
The 2026 Hemmings Honors Award winners include the following vehicles:

  • 1940 Mercury Eight, by WyoTech technical trade school, Laramie, Wyoming
  • 1952 Harley-Davidson Panhead, by James Crosby, James Crosby Designs, Ontario, California
  • 1957 Cadillac Eldorado, by Mike Rutter, Rutterz Rodz, Bristol, Tennessee
  • 1962 Ford F-250 Ice Cream Truck, by Shannon Manley, Pot O’ Gold Kustoms, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 1967 Ford Galaxie, by Big Oak Garage, Hokes Bluff, Alabama
  • 1968 International Harvester Travelall, by Flat Out Autos, Jonesboro, Arkansas
  • 1972 Buick Riviera "Rivenge," by Terrence Holly, 1 Ninety 1 Customs
  • 1975 BMW E9, by Foad Razavi and Dana Lukasiewski, East Windsor, Connecticut
  • 1985 Ford F-250, by Matt Johnson, Doc Johnson Restorations, Klamath Falls, Oregon
  • 1999 Porsche Carrera 4 RHD, by Eli Solis, Los Angeles, California
     

“The best builds at SEMA do more than turn heads. They give us a glimpse of where the aftermarket industry is headed,”
Shaw added. “From new technologies and groundbreaking components to emerging design trends, these vehicles
showcase the creativity and innovation driving the industry forward. For generations, Hemmings has helped enthusiasts
discover, understand, and celebrate extraordinary vehicles. Hemmings Honors is a natural extension of that legacy,
recognizing the people and ideas shaping the future of automotive culture.”
 

Photo Editors: Photography of the 2026 Hemmings Honors Awards Winners are found at this link.
 

Hemmings at SEMA 2026
Hemmings is exhibiting at the SEMA Show 2026 from November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees
can visit Hemmings in Booth 22393 in Hot Rod Alley, Central Hall. In addition to the Hemmings Honors, connect with
Hemmings’ team members in the following ways:

  • Visit the Hemmings Super-Sonic Block Party at Sosa Metalworks (2808 South Highland Drive, Las Vegas, NV
    89109) on Wednesday, November 4, celebrating cars of the hip hop era that showed up in music videos and
    album covers of the 1980s and 1990s, with special displays throughout the shop. Stop by the Hemmings Booth
    22393 to register and pick up a wristband to attend the party.
  • See Kathryn Reinhardt of Hemmings on the SEMA panel “Courageous Conversations, Addressing Conflict
    Without Burning Bridges,” powered by SEMA Businesswomen’s Network, on Wednesday, November 4.
  • Learn about Hemmings Motor Club, including unlimited marketplace listings, 24/7 roadside assistance,
    personalized vehicle valuation, member discounts, early access to listings, and exclusive experiences.
  • Explore Hemmings Financing as Hemmings continues expanding its collector vehicle ownership ecosystem for
    buyers.

For more information about Hemmings at the SEMA Show 2026, visit Hemmings in Hot Rod Alley or at Hemmings.com.
 

About Hemmings
Founded in 1954, Hemmings is the original online collector car marketplace. For more than 70 years, we have grown and
uplifted the collector car community because we’ve been part of it since the start. Through our frictionless marketplace,
quality entertainment, and professional service, we help all willing drivers buy, sell, and live the collector car lifestyle.
Hemmings Motor Club extends this mission by bringing enthusiasts together through exclusive benefits, curated driving
experiences, and deeper community connections for those who live to drive. Hemmings Financing is collector-vehicle
financial services simplifying and modernizing the path to ownership for automotive enthusiasts. More information,
services, and content are available at Hemmings.com. Stay connected with Hemmings on Facebook, Instagram, and
YouTube, and search tens of thousands of vehicle listings from the palm of your hand with the Hemmings App.
 

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