I always enjoy The SEMA Show. That’s the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association car event of the year. I’ve been to SEMA so many times that I’ve lost count, and it really doesn’t matter. What matters is that it is always a blast!
The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s dates where November 5th-8th and included more than 2,400 world class companies including 500 brand-new exhibitors.
One day just simply isn’t enough to see even a small sampling of the amazing cars and awesome displays of anything and everything that is automotive. The SEMA Show literally fills the Convention Center and spills out into the parking lot and beyond. And that’s no small statement in a town where most everything is over-the-top. So, having said that, I’m going to share with you here my small sampling of my awesome day at SEMA, posted in chronological order.
The Pacific — a modern tribute to Jean Bugatti’s 1937 57S Bugatti Atlantic featuring a carbon and composite body by Delehaye USA. Built by Brown’s Metal Mods, The Pacific features a fuel-injected 304 cubic inch BMW SOHC V-12 and amazing styling. [ more ]
This twin engine t-bucket hot rod is amazing — two engines, four blowers and one mean streak.. A local favorite, I’ve actually seen this car before and heard it fired up. It’s a beast in every sense of the word.
I know I’ve said it before in previous Blog posts, but I’m a sucker for the new 2014 Corvette Stingray. It’s a beautiful machine. Ya, it’s on my list for Christmas. Pass a note to Santa for me when you see him.
The Spectra Chrome MAX-D Monster Truck. All shiny and just plain sick, Spectra Chrome’s advanced “spray-on” chrome paint technology, allows you to apply a brilliant, durable, mirror like flexible chrome finish over virtually any surface.
They truly went all-out with this beast — if you like monster trucks watch their video here > http://youtu.be/LQfvQhPmov0
Switching gears… there’s a good chance I’m drooling. The new 740 horsepower Ferrari F12berlinetta is amazingly beautiful. With a top speed of 211 mph, a very quick look will tell you that these beautiful machines are definitely inspired by the beautiful lines of a woman’s figure. Fast and furious. I think I’m in love.
If there is one thing I’ve learned in all my visits to SEMA, it’s that when it comes to cars, there is something for everyone. This orange Ford coupe is sweet.
Although, no Nomad, this 1955 Chevrolet 210 station wagon is pretty sweet.
While some where walking the show, others were driving – virtually anyway. I’m not a gamer but I could sure get into one of these, although I’m pretty sure I’d never get anything done.
This McLaren screams “look at me” so I did. Simple and elegant, this is a beauty for sure. I know a couple guys who have one of these and swear by them. Stunning in orange.
My next stop was at the PPG Industries “Carnival of Color” display wher I always run into old friends and see amazing examples of beautifully painted cars and collectables…
…including this custom green Chevy…
and this old-school “Blue Baller” chopper.
I always enjoy catching up with custom painter Charlie Hutton.
Well folks, that’s it for tonight… More tomorrow.
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2013 celebrity appearances – http://www.semashow.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/celebrities.pdf
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The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
SEMA Show 2012 drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…
SEMASHOW.com
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