28Sep 2023 by vettevues
News and Press Releases for SEMA Show 2023

News and Press Releases for SEMA Show 2023

Corvette News and Archives Category
Cruising into SEMA Show 2023: The Road to Automotive Innovation Specialty Equipment Market Association 2023 News and Press Releases In this post, we delve into the most current news and updates leading up to SEMA Show 2023. The SEMA Show is a flagship event organized by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association established in 1963. Since its inaugural debut in 1967, the SEMA Show has consistently stood as the premier platform for uniting automotive specialty equipment industry manufacturers and buyers. The SEMA Show showcases a diverse array of products designed to elevate the aesthetics, functionality, comfort, convenience, and safety of automobiles and trucks. Herein, you will find the latest announcements directly from SEMA. News and Press Releases for SEMA 2023 INAUGURAL SEMA SHOW PROGRAM TO EMPOWER…
Read More
15Jul 2023 by controllers
SEMA 2017: Looking back at the Ultimate Corvette Showcase in Las Vegas

SEMA 2017: Looking back at the Ultimate Corvette Showcase in Las Vegas

Corvette News and Archives Category
SEMA 2017: a Spectacular Showcase of Corvettes in Las Vegas - Photo Compilation and Highlights The SEMA 2017 event in Las Vegas, Nevada, had a great showing of Corvettes, ranging from GM's Display, Ligengelter, Heartland Customs, The Roadster Shop, Auto Shoppe, Larry and Robbie Griffey, the Custom Shop, Ivan Tampi Customs, Apicella Designs, Cruzer’s Customs, Kindig-It Designs, Hot Rod Barn, Carr’s Corvettes & Customs, Eddie's Rod and Custom, Vini's Hot Rods, and Nowicki Autosport Design. Clearly, it was an enormous year for the Corvette! Corvette historian and journalist Wayne Ellwood has presented us with a photo compilation of numerous Corvettes, sure to have us all in a trance. Read on to enjoy! Article and Photo Compilation by Wayne Ellwood A reprint from Vette Vues Magazine GM DISPLAY With everyone feasting…
Read More
26May 2023 by controllers
Sema 2016 Corvettes: Where Vettes are put to the Test by Builders and Big Names

Sema 2016 Corvettes: Where Vettes are put to the Test by Builders and Big Names

Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category
Looking Back at Sema 2016 Corvettes: the Major Players, Custom Builders, and Battle of the Builders Competition In Vette Vues' series Looking Back at Corvettes at SEMA, we'll take a comprehensive overview of SEMA 2016 Corvettes. We'll focus on the major players and custom Corvette builders as well as the 'Battle of the Builders' competition. This is a reprint from the original article and photos by Wayne Ellwood that appeared in Vette Vues Magazine. Looking Back to Sema 2016 Corvettes: GM DISPLAYLINGENFELTER (MAIN) DISPLAYNOWICKI / PURIFOY C7 CONCEPT Z1963 Black Corvette by Bobby Alloway, Blount (Louisville, TN).2015 C7 Widebody by Ivan TampiMEGUIAR'S POLISHESGRIFFIN RADIATORMOBIL-1 PERFORMANCE CONCEPTClassic  CoachworksR1 Concepts / KARBONWERKS C7EDELBROCK PERFORMANCETOYO TIRESTREADWEAR TIRESEX-UP CANOPIES – 1961 CORVETTEVETTESTHETICSRPM ROLLBARSTS DESIGNS-FORGIATO WHEELSQUICK JACKINNOVATIVE CONVERSIONSMGB CALIPER COVERS-VETTESTHETICSHere is our series on Corvette Body…
Read More
26Apr 2023 by controllers
Feast Your Eyes On SEMA 2015 Corvettes

Feast Your Eyes On SEMA 2015 Corvettes

Corvette Features, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category
Discover the excitement of the 2015 SEMA Corvettes in Las Vegas with over 30 stunning models on display, including a limited edition Corvette Z06 and a track package for the ultimate driving experience. We are looking back at the coverage that appeared in Vette Vues Magazine of the History of Corvettes at SEMA 2015 by Wayne Ellwood. With over 30 Corvettes, we look at the excitement of the 2015 Sema event In Las Vegas. Discover the excitement of the 2015 SEMA Corvettes in Las Vegas, with over thirty Corvettes on display and builders competing for awards, including a limited edition Corvette Z06 and a track package for the ultimate driving experience. SEMA 2015 Corvettes GM RECEPTION FOR SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONSC7.R LIMITED EDITION PACKAGET1 TRACK PACKAGEC7.R Corvette Challenge Track packageCUSTOM CORVETTE ENTRIES…
Read More
17Apr 2023 by controllers
Unveiling the Spectacular Sema 2014 Corvettes Review with Stunning Photos

Unveiling the Spectacular Sema 2014 Corvettes Review with Stunning Photos

Corvette Events, Corvette Features
Sema 2014 Corvette Features: the Most Capable Supercars on the Market - Revealing Details & Photos Following the last "look back" for the 2013 SEMA, we've decided to build the whole series for our online followers. This overview of the SEMA 2014 Corvette event builds is from the article which appeared in VETTE VUES in that year but with less chat and more photos…lots more photos. Experience the power of Corvette at the 2014 SEMA event through Wayne Ellwood's exclusive event coverage and the vast collection of photos featured in Vette Vues Magazine. Join the community today by subscribing to the magazine for monthly news and updates delivered straight to your doorstep. Don't miss out - subscribe now! Corvettes at Sema 2014 Overview and Photos by Wayne Ellwood GENERAL MOTORSBLUE…
Read More
08Mar 2023 by controllers
Custom Corvettes at SEMA 2013 – An Overview Full of Photos!

Custom Corvettes at SEMA 2013 – An Overview Full of Photos!

Vette Vues Magazine Past Coverage of Corvette Events
Discover the world of custom Corvettes from SEMA 2013 and get an up-close look at the incredible vehicles and vendors on display. Today we are looking at the Vette Vues Magazine archives and Going Behind the Scenes of Corvettes at SEMA 2013. This is a new series that we will be covering each month. Make sure you sign up for our e-Newsletter so you get notice when the next article comes out. Wayne Ellwood covers the Custom Builds and Vendors from the 2013 event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Corvettes at SEMA 2013 Overview and Photos In this article covering Corvettes at SEMA 2013: 1964 CUSTOM by MANTIC – Miscellaneous outdoor display1978 FORDETTE by FRP CUSTOMS AT SEMA 20132012 C6.R Race (press) Corvette2013 C7 Bare Chassis Display2013 Corvette “ATLANTIC” Convertible Concept2013  Corvette…
Read More
25Dec 2022 by vettevues
Check Out Dave Kindig’s 1953 CF1 Corvettes At SEMA 2022!

Check Out Dave Kindig’s 1953 CF1 Corvettes At SEMA 2022!

1953 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette News and Archives Category
Today we are looking at four of Dave Kindig's 1953 CF1 Corvettes at the SEMA 2022 event. The 1953 CF1 series of Corvettes was Dave Kindig's first venture into a "series-built" car. Dave wanted to make his version of the 1953 Corvette, which would have more internal space to accommodate the evolving (larger) driver and would also have up-to-the-minute vehicle dynamics. His car would capture the essence of the 1953 Corvette, but it would look better and drive better. And it had to have his signature wheels and stance. Read on to learn more. In an effort to provide wider dissemination of the stories we have collected for VETTE VUES subscribers, we are posting excerpts of the original articles, complete with additional photography. If you enjoy our added coverage, please…
Read More
17Dec 2022 by controllers
Rick Moore Created a Unique 1964 Corvette Restomod

Rick Moore Created a Unique 1964 Corvette Restomod

1964 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Features
SEMA PART 1B: RICK MOORE'S 1964 CORVETTE RESTOMOD - MOORE'S GARAGE, BELFRY, MT. Whether you are into restomods or not, you will likely enjoy following the story of Rick Moore's 1964 Restomod unveiled at SEMA. To provide wider dissemination of the stories we have collected for VETTE VUES subscribers, we are posting excerpts of the original articles, complete with additional photography. If you enjoy our added coverage, please feel free to subscribe or send a gift subscription to a friend. Photos and Article by Wayne Ellwood Stunning LT4 1964 Corvette Restomod by Rick Moore Rick Moore has set out to take his 64 Corvette Restomod to the next level. Starting with a C2 1964 Corvette, the car had a running 327 with Powerglide transmission and only 30,000 miles. But Moore…
Read More
10Dec 2022 by vettevues
Hot New 1959 Restomod Corvette Unveiled By Kevin Hart

Hot New 1959 Restomod Corvette Unveiled By Kevin Hart

1959 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
SEMA PART 1A: Kevin Hart – 1959 Resto-Mod Corvette at the Magnaflow Display Kevin Hart proudly displayed a 1959 Restomod Corvette at the SEMA 2022 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, making these restyled classics a must-see event. The classic bodywork coupled with modern performance makes Restomod Corvettes one of the hottest trends around. INTRODUCTION Text and Photos by Wayne Ellwood In an effort to provide wider dissemination of the stories we have collected for VETTE VUES subscribers, we are posting re-prints of the original articles, complete with additional photography. If you enjoy our added coverage, please feel free to subscribe to Vette Vues Magazine or send a gift subscription to a friend. We also have a digital subscription available, giving you access to all of the online editions for 12…
Read More
19May 2022 by controllers
Label Motorsports’ Vouno – Meet its Creator

Label Motorsports’ Vouno – Meet its Creator

C8 Corvette Information, Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
Exclusive Interview with Andy Siradakis-Owner of Label Motorsports - Creator of "Vouno" In the April 2022 issue of Vette Vues Magazine, we shared with you an exclusive interview with Andy Siradakis, owner of Label Motorsports! Andy made headlines recently when he unveiled his creation- the world’s first widebody C8 Corvette. As part of this interview, Wayne Ellwood took an in-depth look at everything that went into building this incredible vehicle, from the inspiration behind it to the manufacturing process, and everything in between! We want to share with you some more photos of his work. This 17-month journey culminated with what you see below.  Andy's work with cars started out as an extension of his love for the automotive industry. Having read every book and manual he could find, Andy…
Read More