Purpose: Desire to own a 1959 Chevrolet

Theme: “Nostalgia with Class”

Driveline: 540 cubic-inch, 1000 hp Dart BBC mated to a 5-speed Getrag transmission driving a Moses Engineering rear

Time to Build: 3 years

Paint: PPG Spruce Green and Seafrost Metallic

Interior: Glove-soft leather with suede accents

Audio: Sony Xplod

Thanks to: My wife, Barb, and to Nicolas Cage, who sold me the car

Booth: Hot Wheels

Choice Awards are presented to the runners-up to the prestigious Shine Award given at SEMA