🇬🇧 When Perfection Meets 12,000 Hours: Why Ringbrothers' Aston Martin "Octavia" Stole the SEMA Show

The Ultimate Restomod Inspiration: Rods N Mods at SEMA 2025

 

The SEMA Show is the global epicenter of automotive ingenuity, and for us at Rods N Mods, it was an incredible experience showing off three of our best custom builds. But even surrounded by the world's finest vehicles, one car stopped the entire show cold: the 1971 Aston Martin DBS "Octavia," built by the legendary Ringbrothers.

We believe true excellence demands recognition, and the Octavia sets a new benchmark for what a ground-up custom build should be.

 

The Metrics of Automotive Art: Over 12,000 Hours of Craftsmanship

 

When we talk about a custom ground-up build, we mean a project where virtually every component is engineered, fabricated, and perfected. The Ringbrothers' Octavia defines this:

• Total Man-Hours: Over 12,000 hours were poured into the design, engineering, and fabrication of this single vehicle. To put that in perspective, that’s nearly two full years of non-stop work for a single master craftsman.

• The Body: The entire body was meticulously reimagined in carbon fiber, widened by 8 inches in the front and 10 inches in the rear for an utterly unique, muscular stance.

• The Irony of Power: The quintessential British grand tourer is now powered by a supercharged Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 engine, delivering over 805 horsepower in street tune. This beautiful fusion of English elegance and American muscle is peak restomod genius.

• The Details: From the custom Roadster Shop chassis to the Brembo brakes and the playful "Aston Martini" valve covers, every millimeter of this vehicle is a bespoke work of art.

The Octavia isn't just a car; it's a moving testament to the precision, patience, and passion that defines world-class fabrication.

 

Bring World-Class Standards to Southern Utah & Las Vegas

 

At Rods N Mods, seeing the Octavia reinforced our commitment to the same level of precision, quality, and ground-up innovation for our clients right here in Southern Utah and the Las Vegas area.

You don't need a 12,000-hour budget to achieve automotive excellence, but you do need builders obsessed with detail—and that is exactly what we deliver.

 

Our Custom Build Philosophy

 

Whether you're looking for a track-ready Pro-Touring muscle car or an EV-swapped classic truck like our SEMA M100 Electromod, our process focuses on full frame-off builds that guarantee peak performance and show-winning quality:

• Full Chassis Integration: Utilizing partners like Speedtech Performance and QA1 to ensure modern handling and safety.

• Custom Fabrication: Building bespoke parts—from custom center consoles to sheet metal perfection—that make your vehicle truly unique.

• Performance Engine Swaps: Integrating modern power, whether it’s a supercharged V8 or a cutting-edge electric drive unit.

Rods N Mods is your St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas source for turning a classic vision into a reliable, high-performance reality. If the quality of the Ringbrothers' Octavia inspires you, let us put the same level of dedication and craftsmanship into your dream build.

 

Ready to Start Your Ground-Up Custom Build?

 

If you live in St. George, Cedar City, or the Las Vegas area and are ready to create a classic that performs like a modern supercar, contact us today.

Don't just drive a car—drive a legacy built with world-class quality.