2001 SEMA Auto Show
Despite persistent rumors of its cancellation, the 2001 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show went on as planned in sun-drenched Las Vegas. The crowds were a little down from last year for obvious reasons, but enthusiasm for aftermarket parts and vehicles was at an all-time high.
General Motors was this year's featured manufacturer, and the company showed up in force with no fewer than 20 heavily modified vehicles. Ford had another big presence this year with the debut of the 2002 Harley-Davidson F-150, and DaimlerChrysler trotted out its new 300M Special along with a PT Cruiser stuffed full of hemi V8. Honda returned with more factory-backed racecars, and even Isuzu showed up with a tricked-out Axiom.
Then there were the endless displays of gleaming wheels, turbo exhaust kits and gazillion-watt stereos, but with so many cool cars to cover, we could barely stop to look. So if you're curious to see what the guys in Detroit and Japan think about the aftermarket scene, check out our coverage of the 2001 SEMA Show.
