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Hot Wheels Crowns 2026 Legends Tour Winner Following Global Search Across 19 Countries

  • Matt McEntegart's custom 1979 Chevrolet El Camino won the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Presented by Mobil 1 at the Global Grand Finale in El Segundo, Calif.
  • The victory marks the first time a U.S. entry has claimed the global title since 2022.
  • The fan-built vehicle, nicknamed "SS Monte Mino," combines an El Camino body with a modified 2008 Corvette chassis & a 12-inch stretched wheelbase.
  • The car features a custom widebody inspired by the Monte Carlo, maroon paint, red-tinted forged carbon fiber panels, a modified Chevrolet V8 engine, & air suspension on 22-inch wheels.
  • The one-of-a-kind creation will be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends™ & transformed into an official 1:64-scale die-cast collectible sold worldwide.
  • The 2026 tour spanned 19 countries with 12 North American stops, where entries were evaluated on authenticity, creativity, & garage spirit.
  • Runners-up included Sandranto Hertanu of Indonesia, Andrea Cionco of Italy, & Andres Romero Maureira of Chile.
  • Previous winners include the 2025 Fiat 126P Bis from Poland, the 2024 Ford Falcon "La Liebre," & the 2023 Mazda MX-5 "Chimera."