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When we look back over the past decades and all the cars that have benefited from the creative mastery of super rodding, we should consider ourselves lucky. After all, just about every car we’ve ever dreamed about has found new life through the vision of today’s enthusiastic owners and builders. It’s like being a kid in a candy store and having a pocketful of money—it’s all within reach and we just can’t get enough. Still, there are a few favorites that are often overlooked, which has many of us asking—why?

Short of a Restoration
By name alone, Reflections Restorations attracts enthusiasts whose worlds revolve around period-correct classics, muscle cars and other favorites built in the Motor City over decades past. Then again, not all of the exquisite creations emerging from this Cabot, Arkansas-based creative shop reflect originality, as an equal number of customers these days prefer a more modern approach to the cars they’ve found and have been attracted to for so long.

DEFYING NATURE
Traditional hot rods are all the rage, and while it’s a great experience to run across a true barn-find hot rod, some folks would rather make their own with the perfect blend of colors, textures and just the right amount of sanding. It’s definitely a way to grab attention, as these so-called beaters steal the show from some of the finest rods around, but there’s no doubt lots of time and money is spent to obtain this look.
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SEMA 2023 Product Showcase
Video Highlights from Some of our Favorite Manufacturers
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photography by Wendy Miles
SEMA Show 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center was an epic blast, packed with the latest and greatest from the automotive performance world. Over 2,100 exhibitors brought their A-game, and the crowd—about 150,000 strong—was buzzing with excitement. It was the ultimate playground for gearheads and industry insiders, showcasing cutting-edge performance products, jaw-dropping vehicle trends, and killer educational sessions from the top minds in the biz.
Check out some of the coolest stuff we saw at SEMA 2023, right here in our exclusive coverage.
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