Once a year, the Las Vegas Convention Center is taken over by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.
Tens of thousands of people in the aftermarket auto industry — the source of huge rims, custom paint jobs, kit cars, and more — attend the trade show for product demonstrations, educational seminars, and networking opportunities.
But the fun part is the cars. Looking to draw attention, companies displaying new products at booths often bring a special vehicle along. Some are custom-built, some are classic, and some are absurd.
These cars, motorcycles, and miscellaneous rides, all on display at SEMA 2012 last week, may not be as beautiful as the latest from Aston Martin and Ferrari. But they are more original, and many are much more outrageous.
The TVN Dominator 2, used on the Discovery Channel's 'Storm Chasers,' made an appearance.
The Campagna V13R is a three-wheeled roadster that can travel nearly 300 miles on a tank of gas.
AccuAir Suspension brought this old-school car to SEMA.
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