Florida Custom Car Wins Global Hot Wheels Title

A custom 1979 Chevrolet named the SS Monte Mino has won the global 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. Florida native Matt McEntegart spent thousands of hours designing and building the car. Finalists this year also included a 1961 Morris Minivan, a 1990 NA wide-body Miata, and a 1992 Chevrolet Salaya SP.

Car Details

The winning car uses a modified sixth-generation Corvette chassis and an El Camino shell. McEntegart stretched the wheelbase by 12 inches and added a custom Monte Carlo-inspired wide-body kit made with foam prototypes and molds. A modified Chevy V-8 engine with exposed velocity stacks powers the vehicle, which sits on 22-inch gold wheels and features a custom air suspension system. The exterior has a dark maroon paint job with red-tinted forged carbon-fiber panels. Inside, the car features a custom red leather interior and seats with a red, black, and gray plaid pattern.

Prize and Future

The SS Monte Mino will become a 1:64-scale die-cast toy and join the brand's Garage of Legends alongside past global winners. This scale model will eventually go on sale worldwide.

Context

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour searches the world every year to find unique custom cars that can be turned into official miniature toys for fans of all ages.