Florida-Born 1979 SS Monte Mino Custom Build Wins Hot Wheels Global Legends Tour
A global contest winner
Hot Wheels has held the Legends Tour annually since its 50th anniversary in 2018, seeking a custom car to reproduce as a die-cast model. The competition drew thousands of entries from around the world.
Among this year’s finalists were a 1961 Morris Minivan converted into a pickup, a custom 1990 NA wide-body Miata and a 1992 Chevrolet Salaya SP. McEntegart’s El Camino won the 2026 tour.
A transformed El Camino
McEntegart, a Florida native, spent thousands of hours designing and fabricating the SS Monte Mino. Though it retains an El Camino shell, the vehicle draws on Corvette components and Monte Carlo styling.
It uses a modified sixth-generation Corvette chassis, and its wheelbase is 12 inches longer than the original El Camino’s. McEntegart made a Monte Carlo-inspired widebody kit, developing it with foam prototypes and molds.
Power and custom details
A modified Chevy V-8 powers the car, with exposed velocity stacks and performance upgrades. A custom air suspension sits above 22-inch gold wheels. The interior pairs red leather with red, black and gray plaid seats. Its center console combines some modern technology with vintage styling, while red details echo the exterior.
Key points
- The SS Monte Mino won the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
- Matt McEntegart’s Florida-built El Camino beat thousands of entries.
- The winner will become an official 1:64-scale Hot Wheels die-cast car.
- The custom build combines Corvette chassis parts, Monte Carlo-inspired styling and a modified Chevy V-8.