"The stand-alone car show has become a little passe now. This combination with another event is becoming very popular."
He hoped next year would attract even more cars with a capacity of more than 90.
Two guest judges and hot rod professionals spent two hours looking at the 60 cars and Mr Woodcock's yellow 1930s model was "their choice on the day", he said.
Mr Woodcock said the award came as a surprise as it was his first time entering the local event. He bought the hot rod in "a million" pieces off a garden trailer seven years ago and spent 18 months doing it up.
"I got it pretty cheap really with no motor or gear box.
"It goes good now. I drive it as much as I can."
The festival was great for families with entertainment across the whole village.
