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The 2023 edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) yearly convention commences on October 31. There’s so much to see at this Las Vegas event that it’s possible that four days are not enough but, if there is one display that everyone is likely to visit, it’s Ringbrothers.
The renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer is slated to unveil three custom builds that represent over 10,000 combined build hours, with the crowned jewel of the bunch being “Paramount,” a 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II that’s had its stiff upper lip transformed into a 640-horsepower fire-breather that’s claimed to be on par with any modern grand tourer. A custom chassis and hand-built floor pans (I can feel the swooning all the way from Crewe) keep things proper, while the “starlight” headliner is a nod to more modern Rolls machinery.
The second unveiling will be a 1969 Dodge Charger called “Tusk.” Built as a homage to everyone’s favorite pachyderm, the elephant, Tusk is powered by the Hellephant, the 1,000-horsepower, all-aluminum 426cid crate engine that was introduced five years ago at SEMA. The Charger’s wheelbase was lengthened to help set the Hellephant 2.5 inches back. And, of course, the firewall and cowl are custom-built. With extended rockers and fenders and more, Tusk is poised to be your favorite Charger unless you prefer the 1968 or 1970, to which we proclaim, “Tastes great! Less filling!”
The final Ringbrothers build is a 1965 Mustang convertible called “Caged.” The body has been streamlined and widened two inches “for an improved aesthetic and stance.” Naturally, every other component has been adjusted to fit the widened look. The new physique sits on an utterly modern chassis, suspension, and drivetrain, the latter of which hasn’t been divulged but we’re betting on Blue Oval power.
The 2023 SEMA Show will be operating through November 4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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