Boyd Coddington's Cars and Trucks At 2007 SEMA Show
Boyd Coddington will roll into SEMA with seven custom creations.
Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2007 -- It has been said that the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show is the world's greatest car show. Any type of custom, exotic, hot rod and truck imaginable is at the SEMA show. Where else would you find seven (7) custom creations by master designer and builder Boyd Coddington in one place?
Coddington rolls into the SEMA event this year with a selection of his latest metal sculptures adorned in bright billet and smooth paint. Located throughout the show at various locations these Boyd hot rods offer a wide variety.
"The Reese's Elvis Tribute Pink Cadillac"
Displayed Where: DUB display area in front of the South Hall of Convention Center
A 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille built for Reese's; a division of Hershey Candy Co. to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of the "King of Rock-n-Rolls" . This vehicle is Boyd's creative interpretation of the Kings favorite car.
"Sobe E85 Mercury Surf Wagon"
Displayed Where: DUB display area in front of the South Hall of Convention Center
This 1960 Mercury Wagon is truly a "Green Machine" and not just for the bright green paint. Designed and constructed for Sobe energy drink, the wagon is built to run on the clean burning E85 fuel.
"Boyd Coddington Signature Edition Chevrolet Silverado Trucks"
Displayed Where: American Racing booth# 40327,
Magnaflow's Outside exhibit and the GemTop booth# 30855
The Boyd Coddington Signature Edition Chevrolet trucks are built in limited numbers by Advanced Truck of California. The trucks feature all of the accessories that Boyd felt a street truck bearing his name and signature requires.
"Gary "GoodGuy" Meadors Chrysler 300"
Displayed Where: Magnaflow's Outside Exhibit
When the head honcho of an organization like Goodguys, the promoters of hot rod shows throughout the United States, needed a custom Chrysler, he went to Boyd. Taking a classic, Boyd made it better, the black 1956 Chrysler 300 is now outfitted with a late-model Viper running gear.
"Amsoil Saltflat '29"
Displayed Where: South Hall of the Convention Center; Autograph Area
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bonneville time trials, Boyd designed and built his very first race car. With an original steel 1929 Model T Ford body mated to an 1100+ horsepower GM Ecotec motor, the car is capable of 230 mph or more. The car was given its shake down runs at the 50th anniversary meet by Boyd's wife, Jo Coddington.
About Boyd Coddington and The Boyd Coddington Company
Boyd Coddington is an internationally recognized automotive designer, builder, fabricator and television star. He is recognized as one of the winningest hot rod builders of all-time and has been included in many automotive Hall of Fames. The Boyd Coddington Company is well-known for designing and constructing numerous show-quality, custom automobiles for celebrities such as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Brad Penny of the LA Dodgers and Johnny Halladay "The Elvis of France". The corporations that have sought Boyd Coddington include Budweiser, White Cap, Sobe, Old Milwaukee Beer, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Hershey. With his name representing companies and products world wide, it is not uncommon for the Boyd Coddington name to be found in most automotive stores. His trademark billet aluminum wheels, the product that launched an industry, are today manufactured under a license to American Racing. Find more about Boyd Coddington by visiting www.boydcoddington.com
For additional information on any of these vehicles or to schedule an interview contact: bonspeedMedia at 714/666-1999
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