If there’s one thing the SEMA Show never fails to deliver, it’s bold builds that mix unexpected performance with radical style. These are the type of custom vehicles you will find in the Toyo Tires Treadpass pavilion. Among the many high quality vehicles at the 2024 event was a striking Nissan 300ZX Z23, built by Shea Seefeldt in collaboration with 10 Tenths Motorsports in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This isn’t your average Z car. Under the hood, the original Nissan engine has been swapped in favor of American muscle: a GM LS3 V8. But it’s not just any LS3. It’s been upgraded with PRC heads from Texas Speed, dual valve springs, titanium retainers, and a GPI SS4 camshaft, giving it that extra boost of power.

The exterior grabs attention with a Pandem widebody kit, complete with enlarged wheel openings to house the aggressive stance and oversized rubber. The car rolls on gold-plated Rohana wheels that were designed in collaboration with Rocket Bunny, and wrapped in Toyo tires, of course.
Now, those dramatically flared fenders might not appeal to every purist out there, but I’ll be honest: I sort of dig them on this car. They give the 300ZX a lot more personality than the typical appliance aesthetic found in many Japanese cars.

This build is a perfect example of what happens when you combine creativity, craftsmanship, and a willingness to break the mold. This Z23 is not just a showpiece, it’s a statement.

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