The Cool Classic Fords of SEMA 2005

Every year the automotive world gathers in Las Vegas for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association show. SEMA brings together manufacturers, distributors, and the press to see the latest aftermarket parts at this industry-only trade show.

While other parts of the show are for new vehicles, the import market, or the truck market, classic Ford muscle can always be found. This year was no exception, as we saw fastbacks, Cobras, trucks, and even one or two Eleanor lookalikes.

While we'll be showing you the latest parts throughout the year, we wanted to show you a few pieces of automotive art we found--and yes, like you, we want them all in our garage!

The Ring brother's latest...        read full caption The Ring brother's latest creation, the Kona, was on display at the Optima Batteries booth. The Kona certainly is sharp and something to behold in person. Look for a full feature on it in the next issue of Mustang & Fords.	This great looking Hertz car...        read full caption This great looking Hertz car was outside welcoming those entering the SEMA show. It looked ready to race with a wide stance, rolling stock, and side-exit exhaust.	The folks from Unique Performance...        read full caption The folks from Unique Performance had an awesome display in the lot outside with a full lineup of GT500E cars, the new Foose '05 Mustang, Foose '69 Camaro, and others.
Near the Unique display was...        read full caption Near the Unique display was another one-of-a-kind GT500E, that of Paul Teutul Jr. from Orange County Choppers fame. Apparently it wasn't enough his dad, Paul Sr., had his own GT500E unveiled at last year's SEMA show, Paulie had to have his own built. This two-tone show-stopper is packed with a blown big-block, making it the cream of the crop of E cars. Look for a feature on this car just as soon as we can get it.	Another of Unique's creations...        read full caption Another of Unique's creations is the Shelby 40th Anniversary GT-350 SR, shown here in the Barrett-Jackson display area. This fastback, serial #001, was recently auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona this past January.	When we stopped by this outdoor...        read full caption When we stopped by this outdoor exhibit of muscle, this '69 SportsRoof stopped us in our tracks. Then we realized it was the Blackened Mustang built by Year One for Bud Brutsman, producer of Overhaulin'. We're trying to get this one in front of our cameras for you as well.