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December 2025 Gauge Girl
Model: Cheyenne Ruether
Photos by: Chris Gosda
For our December 2025 Gauge Magazine Issue, we’re closing out the year with a woman who embodies everything the custom automotive world is built on—skill, passion, grit, style, and a whole lot of personality. Meet Cheyenne Ruether, a 34-year-old auto body restorer, model, mom, builder, and all-around powerhouse whose life revolves around horsepower, fabrication, family, and fearless creativity. Photographed by the talented Chris Gosda, Cheyenne’s feature brings a bold, authentic energy that caps off the year perfectly.
A Builder First, a Model Always
Cheyenne isn’t just another pretty face in front of the camera—she’s been in the automotive trenches for 18 years, laying down bodywork, paint, metal shaping, and restoration with the kind of experience that demands respect. At 5’9″, with brunette hair, brown eyes, and tattoos “all over—including a paint gun,” she brings an unmistakable edge.
While many models simply pose next to the cars, Cheyenne restores them, builds them, and lives the lifestyle every single day. Modeling is just another creative outlet for her. And according to Cheyenne, the best part of modeling is simple: “Tell us what you enjoy most about modeling.” (We’ll feature her full quote when received.)
A True Gearhead On and Off Camera
If she’s not modeling, you’ll find Cheyenne exactly where you’d expect—in the garage with her kids, wrenching on her in-progress 1966 Impala Restomod, or loading up to ride the dunes, take her girls dirtbike raving, or hit the road for some RV life adventures.
She’s not just raising kids—she’s raising future gearheads.
Car Shows? Absolutely.
Cheyenne loves hitting automotive events, especially shows where passion speaks louder than words. Her favorite part?
“Love seeing everyone’s passion come to life. There’s good, bad, and everything in between.”
It’s the honesty and humanity of the automotive world—the craftsmanship, the attempts, the triumphs, and even the failures—that fuel her.
Her must-attend show is still to be confirmed, but with her Impala build coming together, you can bet she’ll be cruising it through the gates as soon as it’s ready.
What She Thinks of Gauge Magazine
Cheyenne’s been around this industry long enough to know real coverage when she sees it. In her words:
“Great mag with a ton of variety—love all the staff! Great coverage of shows.”
We’ll take that compliment any day.
Personality in Four Words
Cheyenne sums herself up in four legendary lines:
Sassy. Classy. Badassy. Smartassy.
We couldn’t agree more.
What Revs Her Motor
Forget modern aero-heavy silhouettes or crazy angles. Cheyenne is all about the classics:
“A sexy sleek car or truck—late 60’s body styles. Crispy bodylines and shiny paint.”
Clean, straight, timeless metal. The kind of build where restoration experience isn’t optional—it’s mandatory.
What Makes Her Hit the Brakes
Even the coolest girl in the showgrounds has her limits:
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People who don’t know how to drive
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Loud eaters
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People who talk on speakerphone in public
Words of wisdom to live by.
Future Plans
Cheyenne’s looking ahead with a mix of adventure and ambition:
“Travel more, finish my ’66 Impala, and take it to some shows.”
That’s the kind of future we love to see—more travel, more builds, more exposure, more family memories, and a whole lot more horsepower.
A Life Fueled by Family, Fabrication, and Fun
With years of experience, a solid reputation in the automotive world, and a personality that commands attention, Cheyenne Ruether is the perfect fit for our final issue of 2025. She’s real, she’s raw, she’s hands-on, and she’s built for this industry from the ground up.
The automotive world needs more women like Cheyenne—women who don’t just pose with the car… they build it, live it, and breathe it.
