Don Pilkenton Explained

Don Pilkenton is a car customizer based in Ohio, United States. He has built three cars to win the Ridler Award, in 1993, 1996 and 1999.^[1] He was the first builder to win the award three times.^[2]

This car went on to take "America's Most Beautiful Roadster", top prize at the Oakland Roadster Show.^[1]

In 2007, Pilkenton's custom shop closed.^[2]

External links

• Mac's Motor City Garage (list of past Ridler Award winners)
• Classicarnews.com(list of past Ridler Award winners)
• Racingjunk.com (1993 Ridler winner details)
• Collector Car Nation online (1993 Ridler winner details)

Notes and References

1. News: The Icon of Automotive Awards: The Ridler Award. Hot Rod. Brian Brennan. 5 March 2015. 3 January 2019.
2. News: First tri-Ridler winner to close up shop. Hemmings. Daniel Strohl . 17 May 2007. 3 January 2019.