V8 Speed Shows Six Cars, Average Score 993 / 1000

We’re honored to present the V8 Speed & Resto Shop display from the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals! The cars pictured scored an average of 993 out of 1000 points, including a 997 and 998! Perhaps the best part is that they are all driven, and they represent cars we’ve built over our 20 year history.

Left to right, they were completed in 2010, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2023, and 2019, with the chassis in process now.

Winning Cars On Display:

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Resto Mod – MCACN debut, The Garage Museum display car, completed 2023 – 993/1000

1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Reloaded” – MCACN veteran, SEMA veteran, 2011 – 988 / 1000

1969 Chevrolet Camaro “Lou’s Change” – MCACN veteran, SEMA veteran, 2013 – 994 / 1000

1967 Pontiac GTO Resto Mod – MCACN veteran, 2019 – 998 / 1000

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto Mod COMP Cams Anniversary Car – MCACN debut, SEMA veteran, 2016 – 997 / 1000

1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS – MCACN debut, Completed 2010 – 982 / 1000

1957 Ford Ranch Wagon Custom – Chassis, 2024 Debut

It’s common for fresh, unused show cars to score high at shows, but when a car finished 11 years ago scores 994, a 9 year old build scores 997, and a 5 year old restoration scores 998, you know the build team paid attention to the details. We’re fortunate for the incredible customer support we receive, for our talented and caring team, and to the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals for hosting our display.

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Take a Private Tour of the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!

Take a V8TV walking tour of the 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals! This long-form video starts with the 60th Anniversary GTO display and wanders throughout the entire show, narrated by Kevin Oeste and shot after hours.

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Check out this incredible modernized Mopar at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals!

Exo Mod Concepts introduces the D69 Carbon Daytona, a reimagined 1969 Dodge Daytona built on a 2022 Hellcat Challenger Redeye chassis. This amazing machine blends past, present, and future with every body panel crafted from aircraft-quality carbon fiber.

From the hood, fenders, and quarter panels to the decklid and wing—everything is custom-made and meticulously designed. The D69 retains its safety features, including a steel safety cage, airbags, and modern tech while merging the iconic look of the original Daytona with modern performance.

This modern custom packs 807 horsepower and remains under the factory warranty. Rick and his team even stretched the body 10 inches to match the proportions of the original ’68-’69 Mopar Charger. Inside, the D69 features custom leather seats and door panels, adding luxury to the powerful build.

The reception has been phenomenal, and the D69 stood tall at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. Don’t miss this unique fusion of classic design and modern muscle!

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Top Cats – Rare Buick Wildcat Muscle at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals MCACN 2023

The Buick Wildcat is a big Muscle Car, and here, Buick enthusiast Ted Nagel shares four amazing 1965 Buick Wildcats he brought out to display at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago.

The 1965 Buick Wildcat was a sporty version of the full-size Buick coupe, initially starting life as an Invicta in 1962. By 1965, the base Wildcat engine was the 325 horsepower 401 “Nailhead” V8, but you could get the optional 340 HP 425 version, or the Super Wildcat 425 that churned out 360 HP thanks to the two 4-barrel carburetors.

Ted Nagel brought out four great Wildcats, including his version of the ideal ‘Cat featuring a rare aluminum dual-quad intake manifold and a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission beneath the stock 4-speed console. The other three are restored to original configuration but boasting lots of rare options and combinations, like the red 1 of 14 Custom Convertibles with both the 4- speed and the Super Wildcat dual quad 425 V8!

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V8TV and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop celebrate in grand style with great cars at the 2024 MCACN show!

2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of V8TV and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, and we’re honored to be at the 15th MCACN show sharing some of the Muscle Cars and Corvettes we’ve built along the way! 

We’re fortunate to be involved with the MCACN show and team since the beginning, either displaying cars from our shop, covering the event for V8TV or Muscle Car Of The Week, producing DVDs of the event, producing promotional video about the show, handing out “celebrity” pick awards, or pulling covers off Featured Unveilings at the show as Emcee.    It’s been an amazing partnership, and an event we look forward to each year.   Sure, the cars are awesome, but the annual reunion of friends, family, and industry colleagues is really what makes the MCACN show a remarkably special event.  And in a way, the MCACN show and the V8 Speed and Resto Shop grew up together. 

Now that MCACN is old enough to drive, and our shop is now just about old enough to drink, we thought it would be fun to bring some special full builds from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to add a little more color and horsepower to this unbelievable event.   You may have seen these cars featured on our V8TV Television Show and YouTube channels, and we hope you enjoy seeing them in person as much as we enjoyed building them.   We’re honored to share these special rides with MCACN attendees!

We can’t thank the MCACN team enough for the camaraderie and the opportunity to be a small part of this unbelievable show each year.   Our V8 Speed family is grateful for the chance to build these cars for wonderful customers, and we are excited and humbled to display them at this world-class event to help celebrate our 20th Anniversary.   Here’s to many more years of MCACN and V8 Speed and Resto!

We invite you to come and see these in person at the MCACN show!

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Resto Mod

  • Chevrolet ZZ427 EFI V8 
  • Tremec TKX 5-Speed
  • Holley Terminator EFI
  • Custom Mixed Blue Color by V8 Speed and Resto 
  • Custom Stitched Leather Interior by V8 Speed and Resto
  • Vintage Air A/C 
  • The Garage Museum Display Car 2023
  • MCACN Debut 2024

1968 Chevrolet Camaro “Reloaded”

  • 490 Big Block Chevy by Fast Times Motorworks
  • Custom Body Mods by V8 Speed and Resto
  • BASF “Silver Bullet” and “Gunsmoke” gray color
  • Holley EFI, TCI 4L80E Overdrive Transmission
  • Detroit Speed Suspension
  • Vintage Air A/C
  • Rocket Racing Wheels
  • SEMA Show Veteran 2011 / 2017
  • MCACN Veteran 2011

1969 Chevrolet Camaro “Lou’s Change”

  • Custom ZL1 Theme, Designed by Steinhauser Design
  • GM Carbon Fiber ZL1 Hood Insert in Steel Hood by V8 Speed and Resto
  • 3D Printed Grille and Badges
  • 630 HP Supercharged LSA V8
  • Detroit Speed Subframe and QuadraLink rear Suspension
  • Tremec 6-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Forgeline Wheels, Wilwood Brakes
  • SEMA Show Veteran 2013

1967 Pontiac GTO Resto Mod

  • Complete Restoration
  • Pontiac 400 V8, COMP Roller Cam
  • Overdrive Transmission, FiTech EFI
  • BMR Performance Suspension
  • Vintage Air A/C
  • MCACN Veteran 2019

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod

  • Custom Asymmetric Paint Scheme
  • EFI Small Block Chevy V8
  • Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Global West Suspension
  • Stock Appearing Interior
  • Vintage Air A/C
  • MCACN Debut 2024

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto Mod COMP Cams Anniversary Car

  • 454 Cube LSX Built By Butler LS
  • Full COMP Cams Roller Drivetrain
  • FAST EFI
  • TCI 6-X 6 Speed Automatic
  • Heidt’s Subframe and Rear 4-Link Suspension
  • BAER Brakes, CCW Wheels
  • Vintage Air A/C
  • SEMA Show Veteran 2016

1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

  • Original 6-Cylinder SS Car
  • Holley EFI 350 V8
  • 700R4 Overdrive
  • Hotchkis Suspension
  • Magnaflow Exhaust
  • BMW Estoril Blue Paint
  • Rocket Racing Wheels
  • Vintage Air A/C
  • 2012 World Of Wheels Gold Spinner Winner

Learn more about the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals at this link!

We were honored to meet David Sullivan at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and help unveil his amazing 1968 Ford Torino GT 428 Cobra Jet, a family heirloom with a history that’s as thrilling as it is sentimental.

David Sullivan, known for his roles in television and film, unveils the heartwarming narrative behind this exceptional muscle car. A car show isn’t merely about machines; it’s about the profound stories woven into them. Watch as David shares the emotional journey of his father purchasing this unique vehicle brand new in ’68, only to sideline it for decades to prioritize family.

The Torino, ordered with a rare all-black exterior and red interior, was a symbol of speed and passion. However, family responsibilities led to a pause in its journey until David took the reins, restoring it with a dedicated team from Billups Classic Cars.

Witness the touching moment as David and Kevin Oeste unveil the once neglected Torino GT, now gleaming in the spotlight, a tribute to a father’s legacy and a son’s devotion.

More than just a muscle car show, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) is a place where stories come to life.  David’s Torino is more than just a car. It’s a symbol of family, love, and the choices we make in life. His journey to restore it is an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the memories we hold dear.

But this video is just the beginning. We want to hear your stories too!

– Do you have a family heirloom car?
– What special memories are tied to it?
– Are you considering restoring it?

Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s celebrate the cars that connect us to our past and inspire us for the future.

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** UPDATE: It’s with heavy hearts that we regret to inform that the owner / caretaker of the 1970 Buick GSX “Prototype” show car Brad Conley has passed. He’s owned this extremely special car since 1978, and it is largely responsible for our host Kevin Oeste’s obsession with Muscle Cars. Please join us in extending our condolences to the Conley family, but also our deepest appreciation to Brad for finding, restoring, and showing this amazing car that touched so many lives.

Most of us have a particular car that left a mark on us, and this Muscle Car Of The Week left a burnout on host Kevin Oeste’s brain like a Buick 455 burning bias ply tires across a slick parking lot. This week, Oeste is united with a childhood dream car, seeing the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 “Prototype” show car in person for the first time at the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago. It was one of many special moments from the MCACN show, and a great example of why all muscle car fans should attend this amazing event. Special thanks to car owner Brad Conley for the personal tour of the GSX.

Interview With Owner Brad Conley: https://youtu.be/KWdznFjK4fs?t=7702 (2:08:20)

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Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke chat about their recent trip to Chicago for the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show!   The 2023 MCACN show brought out hundreds of the most amazing Muscle Cars in the world, and Kevin was once again honored to help unveil some of the Featured Restorations and Emcee the event.   Keep your eye on our V8TV YouTube and Muscle Car Of The Week channels for new videos from the event.   Of course, there’s automotive trivia and some other nonsense along the way, making it a legendary episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

 #mcacn2023 #musclecars #musclecarandcorvettenationals #mcacn

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2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Recap, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast
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Take a lap through the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals with us after hours! The 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show once again was jammed with unbelievable cars and displays. In this video, we take a walk-through the show after hours where the general public was not allowed to get up close in personal with many of the cars and feature exhibits. We cover the great “Who’s The Boss?” Ford display, the dual engine 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, then we see the big bodied Buick display, cars from AMC and Pontiac and Chevrolet, special featured 1968 Ford Torino GT 428 Cobra Jet, Saleen Mustangs, and much more.

1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible in PLUM CRAZY at 2022 MCACN Show Muscle Car Of The Week

This amazing 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 convertible is wearing an unusual color for an Oldsmobile, it’s actually a factory Chrysler color called Plum Crazy Purple! However, this amazing car was painted by General Motors in this Chrysler color back in 1970 and is considered correct for the car. How can this be? We got the whole story from restore Allan Steinbock at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago.

This is not just a pretty face, as this 442 features the 455 V8 engine with the W-30 performance package, including an aluminum intake manifold, hotter camshaft, tuned carburetor, and other blue-printed engine parts. It also features sport suspension, and the W 27 rear axle as well.

Although it is not a typical car, it is typical of the types of amazing and rare muscle cars found each year at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show in Chicago, we hope to see you there!

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#442 #mcacn #musclecar