Yenko Camaro Stage II Steals the Spotlight in Vegas

Classic Industries’ project unveiling is an early highlight of SEMA 2017.

SEMA Show 2017 kicked off this week and it’s already provided attendees with some very cool events, including the unveiling of the 1,000-horsepower Yenko Camaro Stage II.

Famed SoCal auto restoration giants, Classic Industries is behind the Camaro build, and as you can see by these from the unveiling, this is one great-looking Chevy. You already know of Classic Industries from their awesome auto parts catalogs. And at SEMA 2017, the crew behind Classic Industries’ famous builds and restomod projects prove that it’s not fancy camera angles that make their work shine; it’s the mastery and technical skill behind it.

The Huntington Beach-based Classic Industries has famously sold over a million auto parts and accessories, helping enthusiasts to restore and restomod classic and contemporary vehicles for over 40 years. So, even without the Yenko Camaro Stage II to back it up, that history alone pretty much certifies Classic Industries’ crew’s mastery in reimagining — and making enthusiasts re-fall in love with — some of the greatest vehicles on the planet.

We’re looking forward to future custom builds from these guys, especially when it comes to Chevys, but we’re also keenly aware that the Vegas unveiling of its Yenko Camaro Stage II is a hard act to follow, even for the crew behind it. So, as we await Classic Industries’ next move, check out more photos of the stellar build, shot by Chevrolet Forum contributor Manuel Carrillo III.

Photos: Manuel Carrillo III

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David Ciminelli

Los Angeles-based journalist David Ciminelli has covered everything from high-profile Lexus and Toyota reveals to reality TV show competitions focusing on custom automotive mods. He considers the "Droptops & Dirt" event in Malibu, “Luftgekühlt” and Sunset GT among his favorite automotive events to cover.

He has also interviewed artists like Megadeth and Jennifer Lopez, handled red carpet interviews at the MTV VMAs, and covered rock icons Rush getting a star on Hollywood Boulevard for media including The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, Out Magazine, IN Los Angeles and more. His byline has also appeared in Billboard, Ad Week, Backstage and Art Voice.

Currently, David contributes to over a dozen automotive websites, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Club Lexus, Rennlist, Chevrolet Forum, Corvette Forum, Team Speed and Harley-Davidson Forums.