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First Winner Selected for the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour

A Ryno Built 1955 Chevy Bel Air took home the trophy at the 76th Annual Grand National Roadster Show...

THE SHOP Staff February 4, 2026

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A Ryno Built 1955 Chevy Bel Air was named the first winner of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour at GNRS. (Photos courtesy TMI Products)

A Ryno Built 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air earned top honors as the first official winner of the 2026 TMI TRIM Road Tour, selected during the 76th Annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS).

The winning vehicle was judged and selected by Jason Muligan and Marcel Venable of AutoRevolution, who evaluated the field of competing builds before choosing the winning Bel Air for its flawless execution, innovative interior design and unmistakable presence on the show floor, company officials stated in a press release.

A Restrained Design Approach Demands Attention to Detail

The Bel Air was displayed in the BluePrint Engines booth. While its exterior set the tone, it was the interior craftsmanship from TMI Products that sealed its place as the Road Tour’s inaugural winner, noted the release.

Interior of the Ryno Built 1955 Chevy Bel Air — A modified, molded fiberglass TMI rear seat was custom-engineered to fit over massive rear tubs housing 13-inch-wide Billet Specialties wheels.

The interior was covered in a premium red Apex Leather that blended modern performance styling with timeless class. TMI Pro Classic Bucket Seats in a clean Sport design anchor the cabin, offering a simple yet elegant aesthetic that carries throughout the entire interior. The restrained design approach highlights precision, balance and attention to detail rather than excess—an intentional choice that resonated strongly with the judges.

A modified, molded fiberglass TMI rear seat was custom-engineered to fit over massive rear tubs housing 13-inch-wide Billet Specialties wheels. Despite the extreme dimensions, the rear seat maintains visual harmony with the front buckets, matching both form and finish, the company said. The execution showcased advanced fabrication skill and thoughtful design integration.

Winners holding trophy for the Ryno Built 1955 Chevy Bel Air — From left to right: John Buck, co-owner of the Rod Shows Grand National Roadster Show; Ryno, owner of Ryno Built Customs; and Ross Berlanga, director of marketing at TMI Products.

“The way the TMI molded fiberglass rear seat was highly modified to cover the monster tubs is absolutely amazing,” noted the judges. “It’s one of those details that looks effortless, but you know required an incredible amount of planning and craftsmanship.”

Continuing Down the Road

TMI Products says the Ryno Built Bel Air is the perfect kickoff for the TMI 2026 Road Tour and exemplifies what the competition represents: cutting-edge design, high-level craftsmanship and interiors that elevate the entire vehicle.