I AM A NATIVE WASHINGTONIAN WHO HAS BEEN A CAR SHOW & CAR RACING ENTHUSIAST FOR ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE RACED AND SHOWED NUMEROUS VEHICILES; INCLUDING A C-3 CORVETTE AND MORE RECENTLY A '97 DODGE RAM 4 x4 PICKUP. I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE C-5 CORVETTE AND THE REST, AS THEY SAY, IS PRETTY MUCH HISTORY. IT SHOULD BE NOTED --- I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE STREET TO ALL COMPETITION AS FAR AWAY AS ATLANTA, GA, TAMPA, FL, AND CHICAGO, IL, IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER: RAIN, SLEET, HURRICANES, AND SNOWSTORMS. WE COMPETE WITH AND BEAT THE TRAILER QUEENS HANDS DOWN!

DEREK SELDEN OF THE INFAMOUS SELDEN BROTHERS AND SON. BORN AND RAISED IN WASHINGTON D.C., CURRENTLY RESIDING IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND. LIVING WITH A BURNING PASSION FOR THE AUTOMOBILE SINCE BEFORE HE COULD WALK. RACING, SHOWING, MODIFYING, AND CUSTOMIZING ARE ALL HIS SCHTICK! AN AUTOMOBILE PROFESSIONAL FOR OVER 18 YEARS, HIS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE CORVETTE, ARE UNPARALLELED. HIS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY COMBINED WITH THE FIRE OF HIS PASSION MAKES HIM INSTRUMENTAL IN FORGING THE REALITY OF THE DEUCE II.

DARYL JR. HAS BEEN SHIFTING GEARS SINCE THE AGE OF 5; LAYING UNDER THE CAR AND MAKING REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS ALONG SIDE DAD AND UNCLE SINCE THAT TENDER AGE AS WELL. HIS SKILLS AND ABILITIES MAKE HIM A RAZOR AND SON SHARP ENTHUSIAST WITH UNMATCHED SKILLS.

THE SELDEN BROTHERS AND SON COMBINE COMMITMENT, TALENT, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNMATCHED DRIVE TO MAKE THEIR SHARED DREAM OF THE "UNEQUALED SHOW CAR". A TRUTH THAT MUST BE WITNESSED TO BE BELIEVED.

LONG HOURS BOTH IN THE SHOP AND ON THE ROAD THROUGH ENUMERABLE HARDSHIPS, BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL, ARE THE FIRE THAT CEMENTS THE BOND BETWEEN THE SELDEN BROTHERS AND SON THAT RENDERS THEM FIERCELY COMPETITIVE, INSEPARABLE AND UNBEATABLE! WE SOMETIMES GET ROBBED BUT WE RARELY EVER LOSE!

SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE, BOTH LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS, WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE REALIZATION OF THIS DREAM, ESPECIALLY THE CREW AT SPORT CHEVY IN BURTONSVILLE, MARYLAND. THE CONCEPT AND IDEAS INCORPORATED WITHIN MY VEHICLES ARE ALL MINE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SPINNING ADIOBAHN, EQ-TOM BOSTIC AT EXCESSIVE CAME UP WITH THAT ONE. I, MY BROTHER DEREK, AND MY SON DARYL JR PERFORMED PRETTY MUCH ALL OF THE LABOR THAT WENT INTO THIS PROJECT. FRANK, AT SPORT, GAVE US A LOT OF KNOW-HOW AND MATT, AT SPORT, DID SOME SERIOUS PAINTING, A LOT OF IT ON SHORT NOTICE. THE AUDIO VIDEO INSTALL WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT TOM AND JUICE, AT EXCESSIVE. TOMMY'S STREET ROD SHOP, IN CALVERT, MD, DID A SUPER JOB WITH THE CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION WORK INCLUDED IN THE VEHICILE.

IN 2003, 2004, AND TO DATE I'VE COMPETED IN 42 SHOWS OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING; NOPI, SLAP, ISCA, NCCC, SUPER CHEVY, FUNK MASTER FLEX UCCC, SUPERTUNER, IMPORT XPRESSION, IMSTAR HIN AND DUB.

4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (NOPI, BEST DOMESTIC & BEST ENGINE & SLAP BEST CAR IN THE COUNTRY)
3 COMPETITORS CHOICE --- BEST IN SHOW
36 BEST IN SHOW (JUDGED)
40 1ST PLACE IN CLASS
6 BEST IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
4 BEST UNDER CARRIAGE
3 BEST WHEELS
15 BEST ENGINE
45 OTHER VARIOUS "BEST OF" SPECIAL AWARDS
TOOK HOME 9 TROPHIES AND AWARDS AT 1 SHOW IN FT WASHINGTON, MD
16 CASH PRIZE
TOTAL OF 171 AWARDS IN ALL INCLUDING --- CASH, PRIZES, MERCHANDISE, GIFT CERTIFICATES, TROPHIES, CUPS AND PLAQUES
11 TROPHIES OVER SIX FEET TALL

MOVIE TRAILER IN LOCAL THEATRES FOR THE LAST DVD RELEASE OF 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS NOPI-SPIKE TV ON SUNDAYS, TV NEWS SHOWS NUMEROUS MAGAZINES, CLUB NEWS LETTERS, NEWPAPERS AND, NUMEROUS SHOW AND SANCTIONING BODY INTERNET SITES, INCLUDING SLAP, UCCC, NOPI, FUNKMASTER FLEX & HIN

HIGHLIGHTS

2003 NOPI --- ATLANTA, GA 100,000 ATTENDANCE OVER 8000 VEHICLES
IN COMPETITION - BEST DOMESTIC ENGINE
2004 NOPI ATLANTA GA Ð BEST DOMESTIC AND BEST INTERIOR (WE DROVE THE VETTE TO THE SHOW THRU HURRICANE IVAN THE BITCH) HIN PHIL. PA OVER 30, 000 ATTENDANCE BEST ENGINE + BEST UNDER CARRIAGE
1ST EVER CAR SHOW Ð MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NY, NY Ð SPONSORED BY RADIO SHACK Ð BEST DOMESTIC 25,000 IN ATTENDANCES
2003 SLAP NATIONALS ÐLAWRENCEVILLE, GA, - 5TH IN COUNRTY COMPETITORS CHOICE & BEST ENGINE
SLAP NATIONALS (2004) HAGERSTOWN MD Ð BEST IN SHOW
LL COOL J HIP HOP CAR SHOW LONG ISLAND NY OVER 40,000 ATTENDANCE - BEST DOMESTIC
UCCC NATIONAL CONVENTION OF BLACK CORVETTE CLUBS CHICAGO, IL, - BEST IN SHOW, BEST ENGINE, BEST IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT

• ENGINE
  • LS-6... 350 C.I. 600 HORSEPOWER @ the RR WHEELS
  • HEADS PORTED POLISHED AND MATCHED W/ PORTED CHROMED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY
  • SILVER JET HOT COATED HEADERS
  • ALL ACCESSORIES HARDWARE AND FASTENERS "SHOW CHROMED" INCLUDING: FUEL RAILS AND COVERS/IGNITION COIL BRACKETS/PUMPS/PULLEYS/ BALANCER/AC COMPRESSOR/ALL BRACKETS MOUNTS AND CAPS/ FRONT COVER/MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER/PROPORTIONING VALVE/STOCK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS/RADIATOR SHROUD FUSE BOX TOP/RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK/WASHER FLUID TANK/VALVE COVERS/OIL FILLER TUBE DIPSTICK/HEAD AND BLOCK FREEZE PLUGS/HEAD BOLTS/BATTERY COVER HEADLIGHT MOTOR HOUSINGS AND SPARK PLUG BOOT INSULATORS THROTTLE BODY ACTIVATOR MOTOR AND FUEL/PRESSURE REGULATOR SWITCH ARE 24KT GOLD PLATED DOUBLE BOTTLE (CHROMED) NOS W/CUSTOM ANNODIZED FITTINGS IN 24KT GOLD AND PURPLE W/24KT GOLD DRY FOGGER
• PLUMBING
  • ALL STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED LINES W/ CUSTOM ANNODIZED 24KT GOLD AND PURPLE FITTINGS Ð (NO RUBBER HOSES OR VACUUM LINES) ALL HIGH PRESSURE HOSES AND LINES INCLUDING PWR STEERING, A/C AND TRANSMISSION LINES CUSTOM FABRICATED SHOW CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM LINES WITH TIEG WELDED COMPRESSION FITTING NUTS JOINED WITH CUSTOM ANNODIZED COMPRESSION FITTINGS TO STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED LINES [FRONT CROSS MEMBER FRAME ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REMOVED TO INSTALL CUSTOM FABRICATED CHROMED TRANSMISSION LINES]
  • BRAKE LINES SHOW CHROMED
  • ALL METAL PCV LINES SHOW CHROMED
• BODY
  • PAINT METALLIC MAGNETIC RED LAMBORGHINI DOORS --- HINGES WERE CUSTOM FABRICATED & SHOW CHROMED
  • 6" COLOR TV INSTALLED IN FRONT BUMPER
  • CUSTOM FABRICATED CHROMED "BOWTIE" GRILLS W/STROBES AND NEON LIGHTS INSTALLED IN SIDE AIR VENTS
  • UNDERSIDE OF HOOD RECEIVED AN "INSIDE" NOSE JOB HAND FILLED DETAILED AND PAINTED TO MATCH CAR
  • FUEL DOOR SHOW CHROMED
  • ALL HOOD, DOOR AND RR HATCH BRACKETS, LATCHES, STRIKES, SHOCKS AND HARDWARE ARE SHOW CHROMED
  • BLUE DOT JEWELS WITH SHOW CHROMED FRAMES ADDED TO RR TAIL LIGHTS
  • NEON LIGHTS IN AUDIO/VIDEO INSTALL WAS CUSTOM HAND BENT AND BLOWN
  • CLEAR TAIL LAMP LENESES WERE CUSTOM FABRICATED
  • WHITE POLICE STROBE LIGHTS IN FRT AND RR
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS CHROMED
  • BATTERY PANEL AND TRAY FIBERGLASSED AND PAINTED
  • COWL COVER FIBERGLASSED, AND PAINTED
• UNDER CARRIAGE
  • TWO SETS OF UNDER CARRIAGE NEON LIGHT KITS RED AND PURPLE W/STROBES
  • RR FLOOR PAN CUSTOM HAND FABRICATED SHOW CHROMED STEEL
  • STOCK EXHAUST PIPES AND MUFFLERS SHOW CHROMED
  • RR SWAY BAR/HARDWARE AND RR END COVER AND HARDWARE ALL SHOW CHROMED
• WHEELS
  • STOCK ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS HAND POLISHED AND SHOWCHROMED (DIPPED SIX TIMES) INCLUDING INSIDE BARREL
  • STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
  • BAER ERADISPEED 2 PIECE ROTORS FRT AND RR + 1 SHOW CHROMED
  • 2003 z06 CALIPERS SHOW CHROMED
• INTERIOR
  • LAVENDER GUCCI LEATHER SEATS,WITH $10K IN SHREDDED CASH REPLACING FOAM PAD
  • SHIFTER BOOT, BRAKE BOOT, DOOR WIRING HARNESS AND RR HATCH ALL TRIMED IN LAVENDER GUCCI LEATHER
  • SELECTED INTERIOR PANELS,ORIGINAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT KNOB & BRAKE HANDLE INCLUDING STITCHES WERE METALIZED THEN SHOW CHROME PLATED
  • CONTROLS KNOBS AND AIR DUCT REGISTERS --- ALL CHROMED
  • ALL INTERIOR PANELS INCLUDING DASH, HEADLINER, DOOR PANELS, CONSOLE AND SUNVISORS FIBERGLASSED AND PAINTED DOORS PANELS CUSTOM FABRICATED WITH SPEAKERS & TV PODS
  • COLOR TV/DVD/PLAYSTATION/VCR/COLOR VIDEO CAMERA AND 13 COLOR TV MONITORS
  • ECLIPSE HEAD UNIT W/NAVIGATION, DVD, CD & AM/FM
  • RR MOUNTED SPINNING AUDIOBAHN EQ
  • 2 AUDIOBAHN AMPS MOUNTED BEHIND SEATS W/CUSTOM PURPLE LED LIGHTS INSTALLED IN THE AMPS
  • 2 12INCH AUDIOBAHN SUBWOOFERS W/SEPARATE EXTENAL BASE CONTROL W/CUSTOM HAND BUILT FIBERGLASS SUB BOX AND AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION
  • ALL CUSTOM MOUNTED IN HAND BUILT DISPLAY PAINTED TO MATCH CAR W/CUSTOM FABRICATED CHROMED BOWTIE SIGN AND TRIM W/CUSTOM HAND FORMED NEON LIGHTS
  • STEREO SUB WOOFER WITH AMP PREAMP & CROSSOVER
  • BRAKE, ACCELERATOR AND DEAD PEDAL ALL SHOW CHROMED
  • CUSTOM ACCENT LIGHTS Ð NEONS AND STROBES HAND MADE
  • CUSTOM PURPLE CARPET
  • DOUBLE BOTTLE CHROMED NOS MOUNTED ON CUSTOM STEREO INSTALL