2025 SEMA - Custom and Hot Rod

This creation comes from the imagination of Matt McEntegart and is called the MonteMino SS. The bodywork on this 1979 Chevrolet El Camino has been extensively reworked with Monte Carlo doors and FIA Group 5-style fender flares. Underneath the car is a Chevrolet Corvette C6 chassis. The original engine has been replaced with a General Motors LS3 V8 that has a Redux Racing Individual Throttle Body Intake. The wheels are 24 X 14 Amani Forged.

The Ringbrothers brought their latest creation to the SEMA Show. Called Octavia, the car started life as a 1971 Aston Martin DBS. Throughout Octavia, certain features pay homage to the James Bond franchise. The paint colour is Double-O Silver and the license plate says SHAKN. The original 5.3-liter Quad-cam V8 has been replaced by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 from Ford Performance. The engine makes 805 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Brad Speir of Outfitment built this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible for the audio equipment manufacturer JBL. The Bel Air, called Blownair, has a TBS supercharged V8 in the engine bay. The windshield is from a 1962 Chevrolet Impala, which is noted for being a ‘bubble top.’ The door handles and trunk have been shaved. A custom-stitched interior includes the latest in electronic gauges. Blownair sits on a modern chassis with upgraded brakes.

One of the cars featured in the Meguiar’s booth was this 1949 Pontiac Chieftain owned by Danny Asher of Lansing, Kansas. The car, called Nightmare, is the creation of Derek Samson, the owner of Samson Design. Under the hood is a detailed 700-horsepower, LSA-supercharged engine with a 4L80 transmission. A custom-made aluminum driveshaft connects to a Currie rearend. The Pontiac received twelve coats of clear and was finished with Meguiar’s products.

Sitting front and center in the Central Hall was this 1955 Chevy Nomad called Gray Madder. The car, owned by Tom and Christy Bresnahan, grabbed this year’s prestigious Don Ridler Memorial Award at the 2025 Detroit Autorama. Gray Madder was built by Southern Comfort Customs. The car sits on an Art Morrison chassis. The powertrain includes an LS3 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 6L90E six-speed automatic transmission. The wheels are one-offs from Evod Industries.

This project started as a 1936 Chevrolet ½-ton truck cab that was widened 6 inches, stretched 10 inches, and chopped 7 inches. The engine is a 540 cu.in. Big M Dart Block with Brodix aluminum cylinder heads. Bolted to the motor is a TBS 8-71 high helix blower. Paired with the engine is an FTS Turbo 400 automatic transmission and an FTS Billet Torque Converter. Mickey Thomson tires are mounted on Intro Wheels. The truck is painted Orange Pearl.

Willys-Overland Motors produced its Coupe from 1937 to 1942. It has always been popular with Hot Rod enthusiasts. Owner Kjell Schreyvogel designed and built this 41 Willys Coupe. The Willys is powered by 496 cu.in. V8, which was constructed by Borello Racing Engines. Mated to the engine is a TH400 automatic transmission from Jake’s Performance. Auto Artistry is responsible for creating and spraying the custom blue paint. The interior is by Paco’s Custom Upholstery.

Greasy is a 1952 Chevrolet 3100 built by YO. Sitting on top of the LT1 is a Magnusen MOAB Blower. The motor’s power is transferred through Tremec’s Magnum-F six-speed transmission, which is connected to Quick Performance 9” rearend. Greasy uses an AccuAir suspension and Baer Brakes Custom 6 Piston Caliper Front and Rear Brake Kit. KNRC-Elite Wheels are used - Front 22 X 8.5 and Rear 22 X 12.

’51 Cosmo’ is a 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan built by Gary Duncan of Duncan’s Garage. Powering Duncan’s creation is a 502 cu.in. V8 paired with a 700R4 automatic transmission. The car is equipped with an Aire Ride suspension and four disc brakes. The exterior has undergone extensive modifications, including a 1951 DeSoto grille, suicide doors with shaved door handles, and custom Frenched taillights. Cool Customs painted 51 Cosmo.

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