Classic Car Studio Gears Up for Season 2 of Speed is the New Black
St. Louis custom shop plans to take it up a notch in new season by putting its badass builds to the test on the track.
St. Louis-based Classic Car Studio, the restoration and custom shop that is the focus of Velocity Channel’s Speed is the New Black, has announced that it has started shooting the second season of its breakout hit show. Season 2 is set to begin airing in the latter half of 2018.
Speed is the New Black is centered around the crew at Classic Car Studio, offering viewers an insider’s look at their renowned work during every step of the build process.
“These cars are built for real customers, not just for TV,” says Classic Car Studio owner Noah Alexander. “This upcoming season will feature some incredible new builds but even more emphasis on how well they perform by putting the vehicles to the test, either at local tracks or on closed down city streets.”
This unique approach was evident in the premiere season of Speed is the New Black, which was highlighted by the memorable build of a 1966 Chevrolet C10 named “Tiffany” (pictured above) a twin-turbocharged pickup that featured a 346ci LS1 producing upwards of 1,000 horsepower.
‘These cars are built for real customers, not just for TV.’
Another awesome Season 1 creation, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (pictured main photo, top), featured a blend of pro-touring and high-bank speedway styling cues backed by a 383 stroker motor and RideTech suspension set up to help the car handle.
Season 1 also included the build of a 1990 Porsche 911 that rolled into the shop with a 1980s vibe thanks to Guards Red paint and a “whale tail.” The team gave the 964 model Porsche a “modern outlaw” look with Sunoco blue paint, Rotiform wheels, lowered KW suspension, and custom Euro-style headlights, transforming it into a rolling work of art (above).
The new season of Speed is the New Black will air Wednesday nights on the Velocity Channel.