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An Impala You Could Not MissAt SEMA 2024, some cars stop you mid walk. This 1963 Chevy Impala owned by Zach Pennock was one of those cars. If you have spent any time on Instagram lately, you have probably already seen it. The car has been everywhere, and for good reason. Factory Hardtop Turned Chop TopThis Impala started life as a factory hardtop trunk car before the roof was cut and reshaped into a full chop top. The transformation completely changes the profile of the car and gives it an aggr …

A Classic Corvette with a Modern FoundationSEMA is always packed with standout builds, but this 1958 C1 Corvette from Flat Out Autos immediately stopped us in our tracks. Sitting low, clean, and purpose built, this resto mod blends classic Corvette styling with modern performance in all the right ways. Custom SRIII Chassis and Driving PositionFlat Out Autos built this C1 on a custom SRIII chassis designed specifically to drop the floor five inches. That change transforms the driving position an …

Stitch Built This 1973 Chevrolet Caprice is a full expression of Stitch (Rico) identity. Bold color, modern luxury, and high level craftsmanship all wrapped into a classic full size Chevy platform. Known as the CaPelly, this build blends street presence with show level detail without losing drivability. Audio as an Experience Starting from the rear, the trunk is a showcase all its own. A full JBL sponsored audio system fills the space, featuring four 10 inch subs, multiple amplifiers, and a ral …

Not every hot rod starts life in a garage. Some start parked next to a barn. This 1997 K1500 Chevy pickup spent most of its life as a farm truck, barely moving more than a few feet at a time. No rust, plenty of dents, scratches, and grime, but solid where it mattered. After years of sitting, a failed fuel pump turned into an unexpected opportunity, and the truck finally got a second life. From Farm Truck to Driver The original plan was simple. Replace the tired 4.3 V6 with a mild LS, make it mo …

Some builds start with a clear plan. Others snowball fast. Jason Ross’ 1971 Chevy C10 falls squarely into the second category. What began as a simple driver purchase for his wife quickly turned into a full frame off build focused on safety, drivability, and modern performance while keeping the classic long bed C10 look intact. The Starting Point The truck was originally found on Marketplace as a rough but running driver. It had been repainted before, carried a mystery small block, and sh …