It’s a three-and-a-half-month build that’s arguably the most attention-getting ride at the 2024 SEMA Show. This 1963 Impala, nicknamed Sexxy Red, is a unique blend of traditional lowrider style with modern power, tons of gold, chrome, and thousands of hours of engraving.
Breton Creek Customs, owned by Zach Pennock, is known for its love of patina, blower motors, and burnouts. But Zach brought something different this year: a chrome-covered lowrider with a BDS blower and Texas Speed LS.
"I've always wanted an Impala," Zach explained. "And I'm known for blower motors, so I decided to put one in a lowrider to make it stand out." And it certainly stands out—with a Texas Speed 408 engine featuring forged internals, PRC heads, and a Holley Hi-Ram intake with an adapter to a stage 2 BDS 871 blower, the Impala packs a punch. The power is managed by a Joe Blo injector plate with nine injectors up top and eight down low, all running through a Holley Dominator ECU.
Zach transformed this classic hardtop into a full-time topless ride, leaving it permanently open to let the sunshine and admiration pour in. The car runs on E85, with the top injectors managing about 25% of the fuel to cool the blower, while 75% runs through the manifold—a setup that ensures a smooth and drivable experience despite the massive power on tap.
The Impala also features chrome and gold-plated suspension, Wilwood master cylinders, and four hydraulic pumps powered by eight batteries. Gold is a recurring theme throughout the build—the car has loads of the shiny stuff top to bottom.
The LS engine is backed by an FTI Turbo 400 Stage 2 transmission with a beautiful Motion Raceworks ratchet shifter, engraved by Hernan D'Aloia, one of the leading artisans in the lowrider community.
The car's striking red color, along with its gold and chrome accents, makes it a true showstopper. The 1963 Impala interior features full-sized seats, making it a comfortable and highly detailed cruiser—though Zach quickly points out it’s too nice to risk in the burnout pit.
Building a ride like this in less than four months isn’t easy, no matter how much talent you have. To accomplish the feat, Zach credits the relentless work the entire Breton Creek Customs team put in. “We finished it on Saturday morning at 4 a.m., took a three-hour nap, loaded it onto a trailer, and brought it here,” Zach recalled. Despite the tight timeline, the result is a testament to their commitment to craftsmanship and style.
Though the Impala might seem like it was built for pure show, he insists it’s designed to be driven—with style, of course. “We built this to drive,” Zach said. “I’m super happy with how it turned out, and the crowd reaction all week has been incredible.”
