In a heartbreak final twist to one of the country's most prestigious car festivals, a minor electronic gremlin prevented the engine of the red-hot favourite for the grand champion title from starting, and handed the coveted award to a Queensland rival.
Forged, the immaculate XY Ford Fairmont described by the judges as the most exquisitely detailed elite car build ever seen in Australia, only had to come off its show stand and complete two driving events to be assured of the Summernats top prize.
