Six Custom Pedal Cars. One Incredible Cause.
At Eustis Body Shop, we believe great craftsmanship can make a lasting impact—both on the vehicles we repair and on the communities we serve. That’s why we’re proud to participate in the Museum of American Speed’s 2026 Pedal Car Fundraiser, a creative statewide campaign that brings Nebraska’s auto body shops together to support the next generation of automotive professionals.
This year, our talented teams across Nebraska transformed six classic pedal cars into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Each design reflects the creativity, skill, and personality of the technicians who brought them to life, while supporting an important mission: helping introduce young people to careers in the automotive industry.
A Statewide Effort to Inspire Future Technicians
The Museum of American Speed launched the Pedal Car Fundraiser as a unique way to showcase the incredible talent found in Nebraska’s collision repair industry while raising money for the Museum’s youth education programs. Auto body shops across the state sponsor pedal cars and customize them with their own creative paint schemes and designs, turning each one into a rolling work of art.
The pedal cars will be displayed throughout Nebraska before making their way to the Museum of American Speed, where tens of thousands of visitors will have the opportunity to admire them and bid on them through a silent auction. Every dollar raised supports the Museum’s educational initiatives that inspire young people to explore careers in automotive restoration, collision repair, painting, fabrication, engineering, and other skilled trades.
For us, that’s a mission worth supporting.
Meet Our Six Custom Creations
Each Eustis Body Shop location took a different approach to designing its pedal car, proving there are countless ways to express automotive creativity.
❤️ Eustis Body Shop Classic Cruiser
Created by our Eustis location
Representing our hometown roots, the Eustis team created a sleek black and red cruiser featuring custom Eustis Body Shop graphics. It’s a bold, clean design that reflects the pride we have in serving our communities and the quality workmanship our team delivers every day.
💙 Classic Blue Restoration
Created by our Amber Hill location in Lincoln
Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. The Amber Hill team gave this pedal car a timeless restoration with a beautiful deep blue finish, gleaming chrome accents, and vintage styling. It captures the look and feel of an era when simple designs and quality craftsmanship stood the test of time.
🩵 Vintage Patina
Created by our Cozad location
The Cozad team took a different approach by embracing the beauty of age. Their realistic patina finish recreates the character of a well-loved classic, proving that exceptional paint work isn’t always about making something look brand new—it’s about telling a story.
💚 Kermit Hot Rod
Created by our Rentworth location in Lincoln
Without question, this was one of the most talked-about cars! Complete with Kermit the Frog behind the wheel and a blown engine sticking through the hood, this playful hot rod combines incredible fabrication work with plenty of personality.
💜 Purple Pinstripe
Created by our Lexington location
The Lexington team built an elegant custom showpiece featuring rich metallic purple paint, hand-applied pinstriping, and classic hot rod styling. It’s a perfect example of how precision and creativity come together to create something truly unique.
💙 Dark Blue Hot Rod
Created by our N. 48th location in Lincoln
The N. 48th team went all-in on classic hot rod styling with a deep blue finish, aggressive stance, and eye-catching supercharger. The result is a pedal car that looks fast even while standing still and highlights the custom craftsmanship our technicians enjoy creating.
The Vote and Winners
🏆 And the People’s Choice Winner Is… 🏆
Thank you to everyone who voted in our Eustis Body Shop Pedal Car Challenge! We had an incredible response, and we loved seeing everyone rally behind their favorite design.
🥇 People’s Choice Winner: Eustis Location
🥈 Runner-Up: Rentworth Location
Congratulations to the talented team at our Eustis location for creating this year’s fan favorite! And a big shoutout to every Eustis Body Shop location that participated. Each pedal car showcased the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion our team brings to every project.
Thank You for Supporting the Journey
Whether you voted for your favorite pedal car, shared our posts, or simply stopped to admire the craftsmanship, thank you for being part of this incredible fundraiser.
Projects like this remind us that our work extends beyond repairing vehicles. It’s about preserving automotive history, celebrating creativity, investing in our communities, and helping shape the future of our industry.
We encourage you to visit the Museum of American Speed to see these amazing pedal cars in person when they’re on display—and if one catches your eye, don’t forget to place a bid during the silent auction. Every bid helps inspire the next generation of automotive professionals.