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RestoMods giveaway

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

RM35: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air + $50,000, or $100,000 Cash

$145,000or $100,000 cash

What you'd owe in tax if you win

Ends Nov 2Closes Nov 2, 2026

Free entry by mailCustom build

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Official rules archived Oct 1. No purchase necessary.

Prize value: $145,000
Cash instead: $100,000
Paid entries: 1 entry per $1
Free mail-in: 50 entries
Free entry worth: $50
Drawing: ~Nov 9

How to enter

Buy entries

1 entry per $1

Bonus windows multiply entries 2x to 5x
Packages from $10 to $100
Doesn't count: Entries are one per dollar spent via approved credit card transaction; the rules do not say whether tax and shipping count.

Buy entries at RestoMods

Free entry

50 entries per card

3" x 5" index card inside a envelope
Mail by Nov 2, 2026
Same entries would cost $50 to buy

Step-by-step mail-in

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How to enter free by mail

Mail by Nov 2, 2026

Nov 2

Postmarked by Nov 2, and it must arrive by Nov 7. Not before Aug 7.

Write on the card

1Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes entry
2first and last name
3address
4city, state/province, zip/postal code
5telephone number
6e-mail address
7date of birth

The promotion name must appear on it.

Mail to

CSS / Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes5607 Pittsford Palmyra Road PO Box 878Pittsford, NY 14534

Exactly as printed in the rules. A different address can void the entry.

The mail piece

What to mail: 3" x 5" index card inside a envelope
Each mail-in is worth: 50 entries
Card writing: Handwritten only
Envelope writing: Handwritten only
Written by you personally: Required
Cut printer paper: Not allowed, use card stock
One entry per envelope: Yes, one each
Return address: Required
Metered postage: Not stated in rules

Worked example

A mocked-up entry built from this giveaway's rules, with made-up details. Match the layout, not the ink color, unless one is specified.

Card · 3" x 5"

Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes entry

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

(555) 555-5555

john.doe@example.com

01/01/1990

Handwritten only · card stock required

Envelope

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

CSS / Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes

5607 Pittsford Palmyra Road PO Box 878

Pittsford, NY 14534

Quintuple Entries

Quadruple Entries

Triple Entries

+5 more boosters below

Handwritten only · return address required

The marks in the bottom-left corner are an example from this giveaway's rules. Check the sponsor's site before writing any of them, since booster windows are sponsor-announced and change.

What you'll need

Supplies guide

3 x 5 index cardsThe size most mail-in rules ask for. A 500-pack costs a few cents a card.Amazon
#10 envelopesStandard business size; fits a folded or flat 3 x 5 card. Buy security-tint so the card isn't visible.Amazon
Black gel pensSome rules require black ink, and legible handwriting is what gets a card counted.Amazon
Envelope moistenerA sponge-tip moistener seals a stack of envelopes in minutes.Amazon

Forever stamps are cheapest at the post office or usps.com.

Extra entries on the same card

During the Quintuple period (postmarked Aug 7 to Aug 28), write "Quintuple Entries" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Four additional entries per valid entry: 250 entries instead of 50.
Risk: Must be received within 5 days after the period ends (Sep 2). Without the words you get 50.
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“must handwrite the words "Quintuple Entries" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Quintuple offering.”
During the Quadruple period (Aug 29 to Sep 18), write "Quadruple Entries" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Three additional entries per valid entry: 200 instead of 50.
Risk: Must be received within 5 days after the period ends (Sep 23).
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording
“must handwrite the words "Quadruple Entries" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Quadruple offering.”
During the Triple period (Sep 19 to Oct 9, active now), write "Triple Entries" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Two additional entries per valid entry: 150 instead of 50.
Risk: Must be received by Oct 14, 2026 (5th day after the period ends). Without the words you get 50.
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“must handwrite the words "Triple Entries" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Triple multiplier offering.”
During the Double period (Oct 10 to Oct 26), write "Double Entries" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
One additional entry per valid entry: 100 instead of 50.
Risk: Must be received by Oct 31, 2026 (5th day after the period ends).
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording
“must handwrite the words "Double Entries" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Double multiplier offering.”
Write "Mega Bonus" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope of a card postmarked Aug 7 to Nov 2.
A 'Mega' bonus equal to 200 bonus entries for each Mega entry, up to four Mega entries per participant (up to 800 bonus entries).
Risk: Limit four Mega Bonus entries per person; how it combines with the multiplier word is not stated.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording
“Additional mail-in bonus entry opportunity: Mail-in participants can earn a “Mega” bonus equivalent to 200 bonus entries for each “Mega” entry submitted up to a maximum of four (4) on all entries postmarked between August 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and must be received by November 7, 2026. During the Mega Bonus Period, mail-in entries must follow the aforementioned mail-in entry submission process and must handwrite the words "Mega Bonus" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Mega bonus offering. Limit – four (4) “Mega Bonus” entries per Participant during the Promotion Period.”
Write "My Garage Bonus" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Five bonus entries, one per person. The rules tie it to uploading a car photo with its VIN to the My Garage dashboard section; whether a mail-in participant must also upload is not stated.
Risk: One per person across all methods.
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“must handwrite the words "My Garage Bonus" on the bottom lefthand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to receive the five (5) bonus entries.”
Write "Text Message Bonus" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Five additional entries, one per person. The rules tie it to agreeing on an online form to receive recurring automated marketing texts.
Risk: One per person; the consent requirement for mail-in participants is not stated.
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“must handwrite the words "Text Message Bonus" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to receive the five (5) additional entries.”
Write "Order Speed Bonus" on the bottom left of the front of the envelope.
Fifteen bonus entries. The rules tie it to finishing an online order within five minutes, which a mail-in cannot do, and state no per-person limit.
Risk: Unclear; counts toward the 1,800-entry cap.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording
“must handwrite the words "Order Speed Bonus" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to receive the fifteen (15) bonus entries.”

Limits

Max 1,800 entries per person for the whole promotion (all entry methods combined)

Sending more than the limit disqualifies you.

What it costs, and what it's worth

Per mail-in: $0.88; stamp and materials
Per entry, mailed: $0.0176
Per entry, bought: $1.00
One mail-in equals: $50; in purchases; $16.67 at the top multiplier
Max mail-ins: 36
Cost to max out: $31.68

Pro members see where this mail-in ranks against every other one by value per card.

Read the mail-in paragraph from the official rules

From the official rules

“Via Mail: Participant can enter by hand writing on a 3”x 5” card: Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes entry, your first and last name, address, city, state/province, zip/postal code, telephone number, e-mail address and date of birth. Insert the card in a standard business-size envelope, with hand written return address (including Participant first name and last name) and mailing address on front of the envelope, and mail to: CSS / Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes, 5607 Pittsford Palmyra Road PO Box 878 Pittsford, NY 14534. Each valid mail-in entry will receive fifty (50) Sweepstakes entries. All mail-in entries must include all requested information and format (as stated above) to be considered a valid entry. Bulk shipments (multiple entries in one shipping package) will not be accepted, and will be destroyed. Limit one (1) mail-in entry per envelope. Mail-in entries must to be postmarked between August 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and must be received by November 7, 2026.”

From the fine print

What the rules say

21 notes

Disqualifiers3

Any one of these can void an entry or a win.

Entering more than the 1,800-entry limit by using multiple addresses, identities or other methods lets the sponsor void ALL of that participant's entries.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III
“Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void any and all entries of a Participant that submits more than the stated maximum limit of entries, by using multiple/different addresses, identities, or any other methods”
The card must name the sweepstakes, be hand written, and the envelope must carry a handwritten return address with your first and last name on the front. One entry per envelope; bulk shipments are destroyed; photocopies or reproductions are not accepted.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, 3) Via Mail
“Mail-in entries must be original; no photo copies, facsimiles or reproductions of a mail-in entry will be accepted.”
Winner needs a valid driver's license and proof of insurance to take delivery, returns the affidavit and W-9 or W-8BEN within 7 days, and must be reachable within 3 calendar days of the first notification attempt or an alternate is drawn. Canadian winners must answer a skill-testing question.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, VIII
“if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt”

Advantages6

Things in the rules that work in your favor.

A free mail-in is worth 50 entries, the same as $50 of merch at 1x; with the multiplier word on the envelope it is 100 to 250.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, 3) Via Mail
“Each valid mail-in entry will receive fifty (50) Sweepstakes entries.”
Cap is 1,800 entries per person across all methods, so 12 Triple cards (150 each) or 36 plain cards reach it. A buyer reaches it at $600 under the 3X shop rate.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III
“Limit – Eighteen hundred (1,800) total Sweepstakes entries per person during the Promotion Period regardless of method of entry.”
A 'Mega' mail-in bonus of 200 bonus entries per Mega entry, up to four, on any card postmarked Aug 7 to Nov 2 with "Mega Bonus" on the envelope front. The rules do not say if the Mega card also earns its 50 base entries or the multiplier.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, Bonus Entries
“Additional mail-in bonus entry opportunity: Mail-in participants can earn a “Mega” bonus equivalent to 200 bonus entries for each “Mega” entry submitted up to a maximum of four (4) on all entries postmarked between August 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and must be received by November 7, 2026. During the Mega Bonus Period, mail-in entries must follow the aforementioned mail-in entry submission process and must handwrite the words "Mega Bonus" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to participate in the Mega bonus offering. Limit – four (4) “Mega Bonus” entries per Participant during the Promotion Period.”
Order Speed Bonus (15 entries) can be claimed on a mail-in by writing "Order Speed Bonus" on the envelope front; the rules state no per-person limit for it. Counts toward the 1,800 cap.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, Order Speed Entries
“must handwrite the words "Order Speed Bonus" on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope if he/she would like to receive the fifteen (15) bonus entries.”
Winner may take the car plus $50,000, or $100,000 cash instead (a $145,000 vehicle-plus-cash prize against a $100,000 cash option).
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, VI
“The Grand Prize winner will have the option of accepting the aforementioned vehicle/$50,000 cash, or the Grand Prize winner can accept a $100,000 cash award (to be awarded as a check).”
Open to Canada as well as the US, from age 18 (19 in AL, NE and several provinces and territories); a valid driver's license or permit is needed to enter.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, II
“The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, as well as residents of Canada, who have a valid driver’s license or permit, and are eighteen (18) years of age or older (exceptions-must be 19 years of age or older for those that reside in provinces of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia, and Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon, and states of Alabama and Nebraska), and possess a valid driver license as of the date of entry.”

Extra free entries3

My Garage: 5 bonus entries (once per person) for uploading a car photo with its VIN to a free account's My Garage page. Mail-in entrants write "My Garage Bonus" on the envelope.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, My Garage Entries
“Limit – one (1) My Garage Bonus Entry per person during the Promotion Period regardless of method of entry.”
Text Message Entry: 5 entries (once per person) for agreeing on an online form to receive recurring automated marketing texts; mail-in entrants write "Text Message Bonus" on the envelope.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, Text Message Entry
“Limit – one (1) Text Message Bonus Entry per person”
Car Club membership is $12.95 per month for 15 entries per month; this is a paid method, not free.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· FAQ page
“For just $12.95 per month, you’ll rack up at least 15 entries every 30 Days”

Timing2

Triple Multiplier Period is Sep 19 to Oct 9, 2026 (active today): a mail-in marked "Triple Entries" is worth 150. Double follows Oct 10 to Oct 26; after Oct 26 only the plain 50 (plus bonuses) applies. Entries count whether received or postmarked in the window, but must be received within 5 days after the window ends.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III, Bonus Entries
“There will be a Triple Multiplier for any valid Sweepstakes entry received, or postmarked, during the following dates: September 19, 2026 thru October 9, 2026 ("Triple Multiplier Period").”
Mail-ins must be postmarked Aug 7 to Nov 2, 2026 and received by Nov 7, 2026; the drawing is on or about Nov 9, 2026. If a multiplier offer falls on a Sunday or holiday, postmark the next day to still get it.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III
“Mail-in entries must to be postmarked between August 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and must be received by November 7, 2026.”

Costs2

The winner pays title, registration, taxes, insurance and travel to pick the car up at the sponsor's designated dealer location, and must take delivery within 30 days.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, VI
“The Grand Prize Winner will be solely responsible for: any additional equipment, title, vehicle registration fee, dealer documentation fee, license delivery, dealer prep, freight, emissions inspection, federal, state and local taxes, insurance, gasoline, vehicle maintenance and all other fees and expenses associated with receipt and use of the prize vehicle.”
Official rules by mail or the winner's name needs a stamped self-addressed envelope; the winners list request deadline is Dec 30, 2026.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, XIII
“To request confirmation of the name and city/state of residence for the prize winner, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by December 30, 2026”

Oddities5

Start and end times are given in 'PST' (10:00 p.m. on Aug 7 to 9:00 p.m. on Nov 2) although both dates are in daylight time; the offset used here is -08:00 as printed.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, I
“begins on or about 10:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) on August 7, 2026 ("Start Date") and ends at 9:00 p.m. PST on November 2, 2026 (the “Promotion Period”).”
Handwriting must be yours, except a designee may complete the card if you are physically unable.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· Official Rules, III
“Exception – if Participant is unable to physically complete mail-in entry, Participant can have a designee complete on their behalf.”
The sponsor's FAQ says Quebec is excluded; the rules list no Canadian exclusion.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· FAQ page
“Our sweepstakes are fully licensed and bonded in all 50 US states and 10 Canadian provinces (Quebec is excluded)”
The sponsor's FAQ promises 'a postcard' for 50 free entries, but the rules require a 3x5 card in an envelope with a handwritten return address; follow the rules.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· FAQ page
“Mail us a Postcard and score 50 free entries”
The sponsor's How It Works page (an older template, copyright 2023) gives the sponsor address as 1804 Garnet Ave #387, while the rules and shop footer give 4629 Cass St #223, San Diego.
Show the rules' wordingHide the wording· How It Works page footer
“1804 Garnet Ave #387 San Diego, CA 92109.”

Entering free by mail?What to buy, what the rules allow, and how to keep the cost of a card under a dollar.Mail-in supplies guide

On the sponsor's site

Paid entries and bonus windows

Base rate: 1 entry per $1
Announced multipliers: 2x to 5x
Doesn't count: Entries are one per dollar spent via approved credit card transaction; the rules do not say whether tax and shipping count.

Entry packages

Package	Price	Entries	Per entry
Car Club membership (15 entries per month) · monthly	$13	15	$0.86
RM35 Quick Entries Digital Pack, single file (3X)	$10	30	$0.33
RM35 Quick Entries Digital Pack, 3 pack (3X)	$20	60	$0.33
RM35 Quick Entries Digital Pack, 6 pack (3X)	$50	150	$0.33
RM35 Quick Entries Digital Pack, maxed pack (3X)	$100	300	$0.33

Bonus windows

Quintuple (5x) · Aug 7 to Aug 28purchases 5x · mail-in gets the same multiplier when marked as the rules require · mail-in qualifies by postmark date
Quadruple (4x) · Aug 29 to Sep 18purchases 4x · mail-in gets the same multiplier when marked as the rules require · mail-in qualifies by postmark date
Triple (3x) · Sep 19 to Oct 9purchases 3x · mail-in gets the same multiplier when marked as the rules require · mail-in qualifies by postmark date
Double (2x) · Oct 10 to Oct 26purchases 2x · mail-in gets the same multiplier when marked as the rules require · mail-in qualifies by postmark date
3X shown on the shop today (30 entries for a $10 pack, 105 for a $35 shirt); matches the rules' Triple period · dates announced by the sponsorpurchases 3x

Buy entries at RestoMods

What you win

Prize

Grand Prize

1 winner

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air$95,000
$50,000 cash award (check)$50,000

Value per winner: $145,000
Cash instead: $100,000

Delivery: Winner picks up in location designated by the Sponsor (designated dealer location)
Travel paid by sponsor: No
Taxes: Winner is responsible for all federal, state, municipal and local taxes; the ARV may be reported for tax purposes.
Winner must respond within: 72 hours
Winner contacted by: phone, email
To claim the prize: Sign an affidavit
Return a W-9
Sign a publicity release
Show a driver's license
Show proof of insurance
Pick the prize up in person
Answer a skill-testing question (Canada)

Who can enter, and when

Eligibility and dates

Minimum age: 18+
Where: US and CA
Excluded: US-PR, US-VI, US-GU
Driver's license: Required
Past winners: No exclusion stated

Opens: Aug 7, 2026
Closes: Nov 2, 2026
Drawing: On or about Nov 9, 2026
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Administrator: Compliance Sweepstakes Services, LLC

The build

Vehicle specs

Performance

Engine: Blueprint Engines 502ci big block V8, FiTech Go-EFI 650HP
Power: 633 hp, 612 lb-ft
Transmission: Summit Racing 4L80E automatic
Suspension: Ridetech Strong Arm front, 4-link rear, Shockwave air bags with RidePro Airpod
Brakes: Wilwood discs, 6-piston front and 4-piston rear

Exterior

Wheels: American Racing Salt Flat Special, 18x8 front and 20x10 rear, Nitto NT555 G2
Paint: Tuxedo Black

Interior

Interior: TMI Products Pro Series bench in Alcantara and leather, Dakota Digital RTX gauges, Vintage Air A/C

Before you enter

Is RestoMods legit?

What the public record shows. We list facts with sources rather than a rating, so you can judge.

35 giveaways on record, the earliest from Jan 24, 2023
34 published winners, 34 with a winner video
Latest: Chad Young (PHOENIX, AZ) won '69 Chevrolet Chevelle, announced Sep 4, 2026
Drawings administered by Compliance Sweepstakes Services, LLC

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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air giveaway: FAQ

How do I enter the RestoMods 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air giveaway for free?

Mail 3" x 5" index card inside a envelope to CSS / Restomods “1957 Chevrolet Bel Air” Sweepstakes, 5607 Pittsford Palmyra Road PO Box 878, Pittsford, NY 14534, postmarked by Nov 2, 2026 and received by Nov 7, 2026. Each mail-in is worth 50 entries, the same as $50 in purchases. Follow the exact card and envelope rules on this page; a missing field can void the entry.

When does the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air giveaway end?

Entries close Nov 2, 2026. The drawing is on or about Nov 9, 2026.

How much is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air giveaway worth?

The official rules put the approximate retail value at $145,000. The winner can take $100,000 in cash instead. Prizes are taxable income at their value, so the winner owes income tax on it.

How many entries do you get per dollar?

The base rate is 1 entry per $1. During bonus windows RestoMods multiplies entries 2x to 5x.

Who can enter?

Entrants must be 18 or older and live in US or CA. Excluded: US-PR, US-VI, US-GU.

Has anyone actually won a RestoMods giveaway?

Yes. RestoMods has published 34 winners that we have recorded with links to each announcement, most recently Chad Young ('69 Chevrolet Chevelle).

Details on this page come from the official rules retrieved Oct 1, 2026. If anything differs, the official rules govern. Report an error.

How to enter

How to enter free by mail

The mail piece

Worked example

shopping_bagWhat you'll need

Extra entries on the same card

Limits

What it costs, and what it's worth

What the rules say

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