Ringbrothers Headed to SEMA 2026 with Wild 1965 GTO “BILLIE” and Return of “RECOIL” Chevelle

The famed builder will showcase the all-new 1965 Pontiac GTO “BILLIE” and mark the return of “RECOIL” 12 years after its debut at SEMA 2014

Every year, the SEMA Show floor delivers some of the most jaw-dropping machinery on the planet, and Wisconsin-based powerhouse Ringbrothers never disappoints. For SEMA 2026 (running Nov. 3–6 in Las Vegas), Mike and Jim Ring are bringing a lethal one-two punch: the worldwide debut of a reimagined 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible dubbed “BILLIE,” alongside the return of their legendary 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle, “RECOIL.”

World Debut: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible “BILLIE”

Leading the charge this year is “BILLIE,” a ground-up reinvention of Pontiac’s legendary muscle car that bridges classic American styling with bleeding-edge technology.

  • Handcrafted Proportions: The GTO’s body has been widened by a massive five inches via bespoke fabrication and extensive carbon-fiber work.

  • Modern Muscle: Pushing out over 650 horsepower, BILLIE features a modern drivetrain, updated suspension, and an advanced custom chassis.

  • Meticulous Craftsmanship: Over 5,500 build hours were poured into perfecting the stance, panel gaps, and custom interior details.

  • Where to Catch It: BILLIE will officially be unveiled on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. PST at the Gentex booth (#23889).

A SEMA Icon Returns: 1966 Chevelle “RECOIL”

Marking 12 years since its original debut at SEMA 2014, Ringbrothers is bringing back “RECOIL,” the build that pushed pro-touring and resto-mod fabrication into a completely different stratosphere.

  • Under the Hood: Powered by a Wegner Motorsports-built LS7 topped with a massive Whipple supercharger, pushing 980 horsepower.

  • Aviation & Billet Details: Known for its signature copper-woven carbon-fiber exterior panels, custom Glasurit “Sand Storm” finish, forged HRE rollers, and aircraft-inspired bare-metal race seats.

  • Where to Catch It: RECOIL will be on display throughout the entire week starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Ringbrothers booth (#22987).

Following the Builds at SEMA 2026

Full build specs, complete feature lists, and detailed photo sets for “BILLIE” will drop immediately following the Tuesday morning unveil.

If you’re walking the floor in Vegas, make sure to add booth #23889 (Gentex) and booth #22987 (Ringbrothers) to your show map. For those following along at home, stay tuned right here to RacingJunk for live photos, feature highlights, and SEMA coverage throughout the week.

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