2024 SEMA - Custom and Hot Rod

Perhaps the vehicle creating the most significant buzz at SEMA was Twelve Air, designed and built by Kindig-It Design. The car is based on the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Corvair Concept. Under the hood is an all-aluminum 9.2-liter V12LS naturally aspirated engine custom-built by Race Cast Engineering. The transaxle is a GM 8L90E 8-speed automatic from a C7 Corvette. The suspension is a single lateral coilover cantilever pushrod design inspired by Indy cars.

The body is a hand-formed unibody made of 3003T0 and 6061 aluminum. It is built completely from scratch based on an early Corvette concept. Stopping the Twelve Air are the Wilwood Aero6 and Aero4 calipers and rotors with custom brake hats. Michelin Pilot Sport tires are mounted on one-off wheels designed by Dave Kindig. The interior is finished with Sienna leather by JS Custom Interiors. The dashboard, console and inserts were created using 3D printing.

This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback was in the Vibrant booth. The original 289-cu.in. engine has been replaced with a twin-turbocharged Voodoo motor. The Voodoo is from the Modular engine family and has a displacement of 5.2 liters. The V8 is designed with dual overhead camshafts and variable camshaft timing. A sequential transmission is used with a quick change rearend. It has a modified Chevrolet Corvette C6 suspension which is set up for Drifting.

The 1961 Rambler Classic Cross County station wagon was available with a 195.6 cu.in. inline six-cylinder or 250 cu.in. V8 engine. This build is equipped with a Chevrolet LS7 engine bolted to a Tremec six-speed transmission. It has a custom-fabricated chassis with a Corvette independent suspension. The wheels are machined aluminum. The gauge bezel is CNC machined. More details about the Rambler can be found on YouTube by searching Rustomod.

Trion Supercars is a Black-owned Supercar brand founded by Richard Patterson in 2012. Their Nemesis RR was on display at SEMA. The Nemesis accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of over 270 miles per hour. The hyperdrive powertrain in the car achieves rapid acceleration and exceptional range, leading the EV technology revolution. Unique ‘Active Aero’ panels enhance stability and handling at high speeds.

Angelo Vespi owns this 1987 Buick Grand National, built by Dutchboy Hotrods of Vicksburg, Michigan. Under the hood is a Mast Motorsports-prepared 427 cu.in. LS7 engine. Nelson Racing Engines added a twin-turbo setup. A Holley EFI engine management system controls the motor. A Bowler 4L80E transmission transfers power from the engine to the rear wheels. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are mounted on Green Auto Company three-piece billet wheels.

Wild Orchid was constructed by Standley Brother Hot Rods for the owner, Daniel Martinez. The 1923 Ford C Cab Delivery Truck is a popular choice for a Hot Rod builders. Builders have upgraded the Ford with many different options. Wild Orchid is equipped with a 350 cu.in. Chevrolet small block and Holley Sniper Electronic Fuel Injection. The hot rod also has a General Motors Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmission. Cool Customs designed the interior, and Pee Wee is responsible for the pinstriping.

Tymeless is a 1961 Impala Bubbletop designed and owned by Maharaj Customs. The power train consists of a 600 horsepower Sniper Twin Ram LS3 engine, GM 4L60E transmission and Ford nine-inch rear end. The Impala uses a custom Lay-Low chassis with Ride Tech Suspension. The wheels are Custom Powder Forgiatos – 20” front and 21” rear. The interior is a custom design by Robles Custom Interiors. A custom blend – “Viti Green” paint completes Tymeless.

This 1973 Pontiac Firebird is named Hammerhead and was created by Horizon Motorsports owners Russell Cameron and his son Cavan. The chassis of Hammerhead was designed and built around an IndyCar transaxle and suspension components. The engine is set back 28 inches from its original location. The motor is a twin-turbo LS engine bolted to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission. Custom Forgeline Wheels are used with Michelin Pilot tires.

One of the highlights of the 1997 SEMA Show was unveiling this custom 1954 Plymouth Savoy owned by land speed record holder George Poteet. This car was designed by Chip Foose and built by Troy Trepanier. Called Sniper, it was powered by a 1997 488 cu.in. V10 Viper engine. A custom-made chassis uses Viper suspension and brake parts. The build was in recognition of Hot Rod magazine’s 50th anniversary.

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