SEMA Show 2023

Coby Gewertz's 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe. Known as "St. Christopher," the controversial coupe was built by South City Rod & Custom. Coby's Coupe has been a highlight at various automotive shows, including the prestigious 2023 Grand National Roadster Show and the 2023 SEMA Show, where it has garnered attention for its unique features and bold paint job. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

At the heart of Coby's Coupe is a 1954 Chrysler 331 Hemi engine. The engine is equipped with Boby McKray 392 heads and has been upgraded with an Enderle Fuel Injection system. This system was converted to electronic fuel injection (EFI) by Spud Miller and fine-tuned by Dave at Autotrend EFI, ensuring that the car not only maintains its classic appeal but also meets modern performance standards. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

The body of the car was sourced from Mike Wolfe of American Pickers fame and has been chopped. The roof skin and decklid were louvered, and the rear fenders were widened and bobbed. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

The exterior of the car is as striking as its performance, featuring a vibrant House of Kolor paint job laid by Compani Color. The controversial stripes are a nod to past rods like The Ramchargers, Bill Shrewsberry's L.A. Dart and the Gratiot Auto Supply Dodge Dart. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

The original Magnesium Halibrand Indy Sprint rear wheels complement the vehicle's stunning paint job. These are paired with American Rebel Starburst wheels on the front, enhancing the car's aggressive stance and nodding to its racing heritage. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Cody Walls and Erin Lynn's 1949 Buick Sedanette of Dover, Delaware. Cody runs the Traditional Metalcraft shop where the car was built. Named the E-Job after Erin, the car made its debut in 2023. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

The 1955 Pontiac "KAR-V" was designed by Max Grundy, Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Danny Tinker's 1949 Mercury of Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Greg Tidwell's 1940 Ford Truck. Built by South City Rod & Custom in Hayward, California, the car was shown at the first-ever Grand National Truck Show, where it won the World's Most Beautiful Truck award, beating 17 other custom trucks. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

The Iron Maven is a 1961 Volvo PV544 built by over 170 women from all over the US. The old car has been mated with a 2019 Volvo S60 T8 Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Raymond Heck's 1952 Ford truck of Charlotte, North Carolina. The truck was built by Count's Kustoms in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Raymond's truck is powered by a LS3 Chevy engine. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

A 1964 Ford Galaxie that was built by Chris Ashton of Santa Ana, California. According to Charles LaGreca the level of detail was above pretty much everything there. "Unfortunately, there were so many people around it that I couldn’t get an overall shot." Chris told LaGreca that it was self-financed and that he didn’t have many other cars under his belt. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Ken Reister's 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. Reister has won the Ridler Award twice. He won with the 21st Century Comet in 1998 and Impression in 2005. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

A 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville that is jointly owned by Mobil Oil and Chevrolet. Powered by a supercharged LT4 engine, the car has been used in many ads. Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Photo courtesy of Charles LaGreca.

Featured Events SEMA Show

The 2023 SEMA Show was held from October 31 through November 4, 2023. The show is a key event in the automotive specialty products industry, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organized by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), this annual event showcases a wide range of aftermarket automotive products, custom cars, and the latest automotive innovations. Reactions from people attending was that there was a lot more emphasis on off-road and on trucks at this year's show.

Cars Attending

• Coby Gewertz's 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe - St. Christopher
• Greg Tidwell's 1940 Ford Truck
• Cody Walls and Erin Lynn's 1949 Buick Sedanette - E-Job
• Danny Tinker's 1949 Mercury
• Raymond Heck's 1952 Ford
• Ken Reister's 1956 Chevrolet Nomad