2025 Cannonball Run - 50 years since the 1975 run.

[oldcarfan]

Seeing really cool concepts and excellent work. Can't wait for the finale! 

[Mattilacken]

2025 Cannonball Run Entry list:

1. '62 Chevrolet Bel Air  (W-409)

2.  Ford Escort MK2 ( stitchdup)

3. ‘74 Mercedes 300TD SLC (Mattilacken)

4. ‘69 Chevrolet Camaro (atomicholliday)

5. WV type 1 Van (Fat Brian)

6. ‘69 Dodge Dart (Tim08)

7. ‘67 Ford Mustang (JimmyRiggins)

8. '70 Plymouth Superbird (Keef)

9. ’71 Renault Alpine A110( White Rabbit)

10. ‘75 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

11. Dodge Super Bee (Slusher)

12. ’70 Dodge Super Bee (Sam I Am)

13. Lamborghini Espada (Tooltime-fan)

14. ‘70 Chevrolet Malibu (KWT)

15. ‘75 Volkswagen Golf (oldcarfan)🏁

16. ’60 Ford Starliner (blue303) 

17. Shelby G.T. 350R (xbazzarex)

18. ‘73 Mercury Cougar (bill_67)

19. ‘64 Corvette Grand Sport (beans)

20. ’71 Porsche 911 T (Misha)

21. ’73 Dodge Charger (Pat Minarick)

22. ’71 Ford Maverick (bobthehobbyguy)

23. ’70 Ford Torino (kromolly)

24. ‘63 Renault Estafette (camaro69)

25. ‘73 Dodge d300 (53gmc)🏁

26. ‘71 Ford Interceptor (spencer1984)

27. ‘74 Ford Gran Torino wagon (iamsuperdan)

28. ‘58 Plymouth sports fury (Rescued Customs)

29. ‘66 Chevrolet  Malibu (Chasten)

30. ’66 Fairline GT/GTA (geras24)

31. '69 Ford Galaxie (Stavanzer)

32. 73 Nissan Skyline GT-R (Badge73)

33. ’75 Chevrolet Laguna (RockinRoler)

[atomicholiday]

Haven’t done any update for this build for quite a while.  I got sidetracked and also wasn’t sure how I wanted to tackle a few things.

I recently finished the dashboard, and just today I painted the wheels.  Hopefully this will get me back on track.👍

 

[slusher]

On 6/29/2025 at 4:01 PM, atomicholiday said:

Haven’t done any update for this build for quite a while.  I got sidetracked and also wasn’t sure how I wanted to tackle a few things.

I recently finished the dashboard, and just today I painted the wheels.  Hopefully this will get me back on track.👍

 

Nice dash detailing and great looking wheels, been missing you buddy!

[atomicholiday]

22 hours ago, slusher said:

Nice dash detailing and great looking wheels, been missing you buddy!

Thank you Carl!

Yeah, I’ve been at the bench less since spring.  I want to do more, but there’s just always something going on lately.  But I’m pretty determined to finish this one on time.  If I can pull it off, it’ll be my first complete group build.👍

[atomicholiday]

Got the upholstery finished!

[meechum68]

On 6/25/2025 at 4:11 AM, Mattilacken said:

Great work on that build! Keep it coming! 
 

And to all there is still plenty of time to get your build done or for anyone new to join in on the CBR! 
 

Count me in, see my follow up post. 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by meechum68

[meechum68]

On 12/21/2024 at 5:45 AM, Mattilacken said:

Welcome Cannonballers to the 18th Annual Cannonball Run Community build!

The Cannonball Run Community is proud to present this year’s Cannonball Run theme:
1975 CBR – 50 years anniversary!

Back in 1975 the third Cannonball run was held, ant the winner did it in 35Hours and 53 Minutes.

To honor the women and men that ran back then we will do it on similar terms, a pre 1975 race.

Since we want as many builders as possible to participate, the rules will be quite open.

Vehicle Rules for 2025 CBR:

- All cars, trucks and SUVs before 1975 are allowed. Race cars as well as street cars are eligible. 

- Anny condition is allowed as long as it would “make the trip” (papier mâché and chicken 
wire is no good).

- All modifications to the chassis, external or interior of the cars are okay if it’s based on 
materials and style found in 1975. 

- Carbon fiber is not allowed since it wasn’t available in 1975.

- All cars must have lights, driving lights and brake lights.

- License plate(s) is mandatory. It has to be “registered” somewhere in the world, why not 
India or Japan as in the movie.

- All engines available in 1975 and before are allowed.

- Engine swaps are allowed if it complies with the 1975 rule. 

- All Speed parts available before 1975 are allowed.

- Turbos and other power adders are allowed if they have no modern EFI or similar, refer to 
the 1975 rule.

- Wheels should resemble what could be found 1975 and earlier but can be larger in 
diameter and width.

- Tires are free as long as they are street legal.

- And please feel free to prep the cars so they can drive nonstop in those 35h 53min or less!

Race Guidelines
1. The build can be either a new or started kit up to 25% complete. A re-builder or parts box 
special is acceptable. 1/24 or 1/25. If you absolutely must do a 1/20 model we’ll likely bend the 
rules as we have before, but that’s the limit.

EXCEPTION TO RULE 1. If you have a previously started racer from a previous running of the 
Cannonball (SA or MCM) 50% complete or less, they are eligible to run this year as long as they 
meet the theme requirement. All of our previous runs are still available on either of the two 
forums. If you are going to do this, please be certain it was involved in a previous run. We 
will continue to implement this rule each year, as the goal of this CBP was always to get people 
building and finishing models.

2. Before starting please post a photo of your kit(s) or pile o’ parts. No limitation on type of 
vehicle or technology used.

3. If for any reason you plan a build and wish to declare another entry in place of, you may do so 
at any time prior to the 48hrs. deadline. (please see important dates below)

4. Have fun!

That’s it for rules. The following is just FYI:
-You may start a separate build thread for your build if you wish, but please keep the CBR thread 
updated.

-Build time begins on 12:00AM January 1st, 2025, local time and ends at 11:59PM on December 
1st, 2025, local time. That’s a total of eleven months!

-After the finish, we will create a poll and we’ll have the “race”: a public vote.

-The finished builds thread will begin on November 14th so that you may post your completed 
vehicles. The final voting poll will based from this thread. Good quality photos are essential to 
best showcase your hard work. No one has won this with poor photos in poor lighting.

-You may build as many models as you wish for this CBR, but only one can be entered in the 
finished builds thread and public voting poll prior to December 3rd.

-You can enter this CBR at any time up to 48 hours before the end date of December 1st.

Important Dates: 2025
January 1st, 12:00am: Official build start of the 2025 Cannonball Run
November 14th: Finished build thread opens
November 29th, 11:59pm: Last day to enter the CBR build
December 1st, 11:59pm: Official build end
December 3rd: Polling to elect a winner opens
December 13th, 11.59pm: Polling closes
December 15th: 2025 Winner announced

Let’s Race!

So I found the information....

Gonna throw my hat into the arena, will post a box shot once I get back to my bench. 

I have 4 months to build, I should be ok on time! 

[meechum68]

Still sealed, this is my entry into the Cannonball Run!  As you can see .. it's got space for all the cannonballs!