The SEMA trade show, in Las Vegas, doesn’t allow the public to come because of all of the new showcases that are being introduced and are seen as ‘highly confidential’. Exhibitors don’t want anyone to foul up the timing of an introduction or steal the thunder from their latest masterpiece. Hence the exhibits are strictly off limits to public scrutiny and security personnel at the Las Vegas Convention Center check identification at every juncture.
The truth is that the enormous halls are jammed to the doorways with new and exciting products for the entire automotive aftermarket industry. The manufacturers often need a vehicle to show off their wares and it’s these cars that the public would certainly enjoy. There’s also a lot of history on display at the SEMA show every year and vintage a Ford enthusiast could spend days surveying all of the beautiful exhibits. The vintage cars are growing in popularity more now than ever before and this is one reason why some manufacturers, Ford included, have new versions of classic models that harken back to the high performance days of yore.
SEMA is also a showcase for the newest and most radical custom cars around and these creative efforts were everywhere we turned at the week long gear head gathering. There was also an increased emphasis on high performance engines with Ford, Roush, World and others leading the way in the development of new technology. What’s old is truly again new as reproduction Mustang bodies, killer FE engine combinations and enlarged versions of famous OE factory wheels abound.
Unique Performace brought many of their unique vehicles to the SEMA show. Here are just a few that were on display. Their reproduction Shelby cars have become quite the talk of the Mustang community. Here they had a blue G.T.350SR Fastback with a G.T.500E, both of which were made while working closely with Carroll Shelby himself. The exquisite ‘68 Shelby GT500KR is one example of the vintage classic concept carried on to create a new version of the car. The new model of the Shelby is shown behind the original FE 428 powered car. Just as with the original the Shelby version of the new Mustang is more powerful and more expensive than a regular GT Mustang.
Speaking of Shelby Mustangs, a perennial favorite is the Hertz GT350. The original rent a racer was first available in 1966. Most were the beautiful black and gold combination, but other color combinations were also available. Hertz Rent a Car and Shelby have teamed up once again to create a modern version of this timeless classic. We know for certain that the ‘70 Mustang is a genuine Boss 302. The dedicated owner is a young lady who isn’t afraid to drive the car and she keeps the Boss stock except for the Super Lite style wheels and Goodyear rubber and a few goodies under the hood.
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