Sema Show Question?

[toofun]

Well I know a ton of you guys go to SEMA every year. I work at Lebaron Bonney and if anyone is familiar with us, we make complete interior kits for Fords, Chevys, etc... from the Model A's all the way up to 1962. We focus mainly on ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY interiors.

My question is do you think SEMA is a worth while show to attend for this kind of business? We are showing at the Hershey Show in two weeks which is our biggest show of the year but this company is always looking to expand its horizons. Is there alot of interest in the older era cars at this show? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mark
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[Steve Chryssos]

There is a section dedicated entirely to the restoration market. And the numbers are hard to resist: 50,000 domestic and international buyers. As with any show, there is some slop in the numbers, but the majority of the attendees are there to make money by purchasing goods.

If you are a SEMA member you can download a market study that is specific to the restoration industry. If you feel that the restoration segment is too smal to justify a presence, consider adding some restomod tyoe products as well. That will help you cover multiple markets which makes the event expense easier to justify.

[chopshopcustoms]

Well I know a ton of you guys go to SEMA every year. I work at Lebaron Bonney and if anyone is familiar with us, we make complete interior kits for Fords, Chevys, etc... from the Model A's all the way up to 1962. We focus mainly on ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY interiors.

My question is do you think SEMA is a worth while show to attend for this kind of business? We are showing at the Hershey Show in two weeks which is our biggest show of the year but this company is always looking to expand its horizons. Is there alot of interest in the older era cars at this show? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mark
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Hey Mark-absolutley its a great place for you to be. There is a market segment for you there as well. IN fact I spoke with Legendary Auto Interiors there last year- and he said it was going well for him....hey arent you guys local to me?I see your ad in MA Street Rods newsletter all the time....

[toofun]

Yes we are... We are located in Amesbury Mass. I just started working there about two months ago and am truly amazed at the quality of products that flow out of there. The craftmanship and quality really are second to none! Do you use alot of original interior products for your builds or do you customize everything? Maybe we should talk about some possibilities of doing some business together? Let me know if you are interested..

Mark
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[MuscleRodz]

SEMA is more about aftermarket than originality. There is a trade show heald in Indianapolis dedicated to restoration parts every year I think they would fit better into. not saying there is not a place there, but the other show is geared towards original replacement parts.

Mike

[toofun]

SEMA is more about aftermarket than originality. There is a trade show heald in Indianapolis dedicated to restoration parts every year I think they would fit better into. not saying there is not a place there, but the other show is geared towards original replacement parts.

Mike

Do you have anymore info on that show in Indianapolis??

Thanks
Mark
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[andrewb70]

http://www.hotrodshow.com/

[Boesch]

One thing about SEMA is that it was originally intended to be a show where product manufactures go to look for dealers to sell their products. In recent times more direct purchasers are arriving at the show. SEMA has started tightening the standards on who is allowed to enter in an effort to change that. It's hard for them to do that because there's just so much cool stuff at the show that anyone who loves cars really wants to go there to see everything. I'd say the market at SEMA for the old car stuff is about the same as the Hot Rod show personally, although I have no numbers to back that up.