This Stunning Build Won World's Most Beautiful Truck At GNTS
By: Arup Das (HotCars)
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Engines roared, chrome gleamed, and legends rolled out! The 2025 Grand National Truck Show brought 400+ stunning custom rigs to Pomona.
This Stunning Build Won World’s Most Beautiful Truck At GNTS
If you spend the entire daydreaming about shiny chrome, lowriders leaning down, and engines humming, then this might be automotive paradise on earth for you. We are discussing the O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show, the definitive competition on the West Coast. It's not just chrome and power; it's a tribute to design, tradition, and the unique essence of American truck culture. Let's not overlook that after illuminating more than 400 trucks, vans, and SUVs, the selected vehicle is declared the World's Most Beautiful Truck.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this criterion is an important one at the National Truck Show. And the winner of the World's Most Beautiful Truck is Larry Jacinto's 1941 Willys pickup. Originally an owner-owned family heirloom, the blue Willys blends legendary builder Bob Bauder's original vision and Veazie Bros. This deep-blue paint is immaculate and is paired with a custom 1946 Chevy truck bed that brings vintage charm with modern muscle. Under the hood sits a blown and injected LS3 engine with a polished 6-71 Littlefield blower, which pushes well over 4,000 hp, a level usually reserved for drag racing. What really makes it a rare gem is that, unlike Chevrolet and Ford, Willys built far fewer pickups.
What about other unique eye candies? Bob Matranga's 1968 Chevy C10 won the Chip Foose Design Achievement Award for its classic lines and innovative flair. Matranga's version is a one-off masterpiece that looks familiar yet totally fresh. Every inch from the paint to the trim, interior, and mechanicals is crafted with precision. The C10 manages to honor its muscle-era roots.
A Slice Of Authentic Americana
Jesse Corrales's 1952 Chevy 3100 is a rolling piece of living history, as it is a tribute to the trucks that once carried families and livelihoods. Initially a straightforward post-war utility vehicle, it has been refurbished to honor its past instead of overshadowing it with extravagant alterations. Corrales maintained the patina, timeless design, and historically accurate features unchanged. It received the Courtney Hallowell Memorial Award.
Ken Tilton's 1970 Chevy C10 showcases masterful pinstriping, a fading hot-rod craft blending vintage swirls with sharp precision. Subtle from a distance, these hand-painted details are so eye-catching that they transform this classic into art.
James Griffin's 1998 GMC Sonoma takes a '90s compact truck and turns it into a showpiece. With vibrant hand-painted pinstriping that earned the Tom McWeeney Memorial Pinstriping Award, Griffin added personality and flair to an everyday vehicle. This truck proves that great creativity isn't limited by age or model year; it's all about vision and craftsmanship.
Our Take On Genuine Heritage
If trucks are your passion, the Grand National Truck Show is the perfect place for you. It's an opportunity to see rare builds in person, connect with legends of the custom scene, and perhaps even bring your own pride and joy. These trucks are not just vehicles; they are cherished legacies on wheels, dependable workhorses, and a source of endless fascination. If trucks run in your blood, the Grand National Truck Show is where your people are. It's a chance to see rare builds in person, get up close with legends of the custom scene, and maybe even roll in with your own pride and joy. These rigs aren't mere rides; they are heirloom diaries on wheels, loyal workhorses, and endless obsessions.
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For some reason I never thought of trucks as being "beautiful", but when you look at these, they are somewhat attractive.