By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen’s V06 fetched $150,000 at Barrett-Jackson, with proceeds to benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

After a year-long cross-country tour at high-profile automotive events, the one-of-a-kind build by Jeff Allen of Flat 12 Gallery finally reached the auction block in Scottsdale, Arizona. The vehicle, a morph between a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon and ’13 Grand Sport Corvette, packs a 600hp Lingenfelter Built LS7 under the hood. Chosen by Allen, all $150,000 generated from the auction will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The vehicle’s final hammer price broke the auction record for the highest-selling Volvo Amazon, along with the highest-selling Volvo at auction in history.

“When we first created the V06, we knew we had something special,” said Allen. “But without the help of Shell and Pennzoil, this vehicle wouldn’t be here today on the block fetching this much money to donate to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was the ultimate reward.”

Allen chose the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund because of his support for upcoming groups of automotive enthusiasts. The fund offers financial assistance to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. With the auction’s proceeds going to the fund, the program can continue to assist future automotive leaders.

“Shell and Pennzoil are grateful to work with incredible teams like Flat 12 and Barrett-Jackson to help generate awareness and support for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund,” said Don Moser, North America marketing manager at Shell Oil Co. “It’s rewarding to know that students across the United States will directly benefit from the auction proceeds and have the opportunity to pursue careers in the automotive industry.”

After the auction, Allen found himself overjoyed with the result and how much it meant to create the record-setting Volvo for charity. “I’m ecstatic and somewhat speechless that the Volvo V06 generated $150,000 for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, and subsequently, set a world record for the highest-selling Volvo at auction,” said Allen. “When I set out to build and campaign this vehicle for charity, I never imagined the impact it would have.”

Barrett-Jackson officials also were excited for the success of the auction, stressing the importance of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for future automotive enthusiasts. “It was an incredible opportunity to not only support the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, but also to create history with a new auction record for a custom Volvo,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund plays an important role in nurturing students of this great hobby. It’s especially rewarding to know that industry leaders, like Jeff Allen, are investing in the next generation of builders, technicians as well as business professionals, who will lead this industry into the future.”

For more information about the V06, visit www.flat12gallery.com.

By SEMA Editors

2020 SEMA Show attendees can receive up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

SEMA Show attendees and exhibitors can start making travel arrangements by taking advantage of the discounted airfare options available through SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show organizers work with major air carriers to offer discounted airfare for exhibitors, attendees and media heading to the SEMA Show. Alaska, Delta and United are among the airlines offering up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

Each airline provides discounts for all Showgoers, whether they arrive a few days before the Show, or leave several days after. The valid travel dates that the discounts are available are below.

Travel Dates for Airfare Discounts

• Alaska Airlines: October 27, 2020 – November 10, 2020
• Delta Airlines: October 29, 2020 – November 11, 2020
• United Airlines: October 31, 2020 – November 9, 2020

For rates, booking information, discount codes and additional details on airfare, visit the SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page.

The 2020 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth to secure booth space for the 2020 SEMA Show.

Complete information about the 2020 Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.   

By SEMA Editors

2020 SEMA Show attendees can receive up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

SEMA Show attendees and exhibitors can start making travel arrangements by taking advantage of the discounted airfare options available through SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show organizers work with major air carriers to offer discounted airfare for exhibitors, attendees and media heading to the SEMA Show. Alaska, Delta and United are among the airlines offering up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

Each airline provides discounts for all Showgoers, whether they arrive a few days before the Show, or leave several days after. The valid travel dates that the discounts are available are below.

Travel Dates for Airfare Discounts

• Alaska Airlines: October 27, 2020 – November 10, 2020
• Delta Airlines: October 29, 2020 – November 11, 2020
• United Airlines: October 31, 2020 – November 9, 2020

For rates, booking information, discount codes and additional details on airfare, visit the SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page.

The 2020 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth to secure booth space for the 2020 SEMA Show.

Complete information about the 2020 Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.   

By SEMA Editors

2020 SEMA Show attendees can receive up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

SEMA Show attendees and exhibitors can start making travel arrangements by taking advantage of the discounted airfare options available through SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show organizers work with major air carriers to offer discounted airfare for exhibitors, attendees and media heading to the SEMA Show. Alaska, Delta and United are among the airlines offering up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

Each airline provides discounts for all Showgoers, whether they arrive a few days before the Show, or leave several days after. The valid travel dates that the discounts are available are below.

Travel Dates for Airfare Discounts

• Alaska Airlines: October 27, 2020 – November 10, 2020
• Delta Airlines: October 29, 2020 – November 11, 2020
• United Airlines: October 31, 2020 – November 9, 2020

For rates, booking information, discount codes and additional details on airfare, visit the SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page.

The 2020 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth to secure booth space for the 2020 SEMA Show.

Complete information about the 2020 Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.   

Here’s a refresh for Dodge’s popular three-row SUV. As the Jeep brand prepares to roll out two new Jeep Grand Cherokee variants for the ’21 model year (including a three-row model), the current Dodge Durango will soldier on (10 years old by the time this hits the market).

This Durango has a heavy camouflaged front end, which looks to be hiding updated styling for the ’21 model year, while the rest of the vehicle looks virtually unchanged. According to information released during the recent UAW negotiations, Dodge will introduce a mild-hybrid system from its RAM 1500 lineup into the ’21 Dodge Durango.

The Dodge Durango will continue to be built alongside the next-generation ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, and should be launching in the third quarter of 2020.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a refresh for Dodge’s popular three-row SUV. As the Jeep brand prepares to roll out two new Jeep Grand Cherokee variants for the ’21 model year (including a three-row model), the current Dodge Durango will soldier on (10 years old by the time this hits the market).

This Durango has a heavy camouflaged front end, which looks to be hiding updated styling for the ’21 model year, while the rest of the vehicle looks virtually unchanged. According to information released during the recent UAW negotiations, Dodge will introduce a mild-hybrid system from its RAM 1500 lineup into the ’21 Dodge Durango.

The Dodge Durango will continue to be built alongside the next-generation ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, and should be launching in the third quarter of 2020.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a refresh for Dodge’s popular three-row SUV. As the Jeep brand prepares to roll out two new Jeep Grand Cherokee variants for the ’21 model year (including a three-row model), the current Dodge Durango will soldier on (10 years old by the time this hits the market).

This Durango has a heavy camouflaged front end, which looks to be hiding updated styling for the ’21 model year, while the rest of the vehicle looks virtually unchanged. According to information released during the recent UAW negotiations, Dodge will introduce a mild-hybrid system from its RAM 1500 lineup into the ’21 Dodge Durango.

The Dodge Durango will continue to be built alongside the next-generation ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, and should be launching in the third quarter of 2020.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a refresh for Dodge’s popular three-row SUV. As the Jeep brand prepares to roll out two new Jeep Grand Cherokee variants for the ’21 model year (including a three-row model), the current Dodge Durango will soldier on (10 years old by the time this hits the market).

This Durango has a heavy camouflaged front end, which looks to be hiding updated styling for the ’21 model year, while the rest of the vehicle looks virtually unchanged. According to information released during the recent UAW negotiations, Dodge will introduce a mild-hybrid system from its RAM 1500 lineup into the ’21 Dodge Durango.

The Dodge Durango will continue to be built alongside the next-generation ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, and should be launching in the third quarter of 2020.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a refresh for Dodge’s popular three-row SUV. As the Jeep brand prepares to roll out two new Jeep Grand Cherokee variants for the ’21 model year (including a three-row model), the current Dodge Durango will soldier on (10 years old by the time this hits the market).

This Durango has a heavy camouflaged front end, which looks to be hiding updated styling for the ’21 model year, while the rest of the vehicle looks virtually unchanged. According to information released during the recent UAW negotiations, Dodge will introduce a mild-hybrid system from its RAM 1500 lineup into the ’21 Dodge Durango.

The Dodge Durango will continue to be built alongside the next-generation ’21 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, and should be launching in the third quarter of 2020.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The SEMA Hall of Fame pays tribute to those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and an incomparable dedication to industry affairs and progress.

By Lindsay Bianco

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. SEMA members have the opportunity to recognize and honor a member of the automotive industry whose leadership and dedication have helped to build the current $44.6 billion specialty-automotive market.  

Members can submit their nominations up until the deadline, March 16.

To help the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee choose the most deserving nominees, the association requests that members provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves the prestigious honor.

Previous accomplishments, industry contributions and community involvement are all examples of background information that contribute to the committee's final decisions. 

The SEMA Hall of Fame was created in 1969 and is the association’s highest recognition, established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, industriousness and accomplishments have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth

The 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees were Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore (featured on the 2019 August cover of SEMA News magazine to the right).

Learn more about all of the SEMA Hall of Fame inductees at www.SEMAHOF.com.