By SEMA News Editors
The 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders presented by Mothers Polish overall win went to Troy Trepanier and his '36 Ford roadster.
This year's SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish once again showcased the industry's most talented builders and most ambitious custom creations, culminating in an unforgettable finale on the SEMA Show floor. From early judging rounds to the final unveiling of this year's champion, the competition delivered standout craftsmanship, intense creativity and plenty of can't-miss moments. The competition was ultimately won by Troy Trepanier and his '36 Ford roadster (read more here).
The following gallery captures the builds, the builders, the behind-the-scenes action and the excitement of the crowd as the top contenders battled for the industry's highest honor during this year's 2025 SEMA Show, November 4-7 in Las Vegas.
Relive the innovation, energy and artistry that defined this year's Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish with the below SEMA Live presented by AutoZone recap video (starting at 2:10:50), and the following photo gallery.
Mastery on Display: Highlights From 2025 Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish
Crowds gather as the top finalists are revealed on the SEMA Battle of the Builders stage.
This year's SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition featured some tough competition all year, but especially leading up to the Final Four vehicles seen below.
Troy Trepanier's overall winning '36 Ford Roadster.
Tim Franklin's '60 Porsche Custom 356.
Thomas Dickerson's '67 Chevrolet C10.
Ron Jones' '73 Volkswagen Thing.
Custom craftsmanship was on full display during this year's SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition.
Subscribe to SEMA News using the "Stay tuned" widget at the bottom of the webpage for more 2025 SEMA Show coverage, or visit semashow.com.
