Southern Motor Company, Southern 358

Southern Motor Company, Southern 358

Introducing The Southern 358
Modern engineering – the latest methods and technologies skillfully applied by the leaders in the high-performance automotive design industry.

Classic design – one look at the overall design and you’ll agree. It’s 2008 and all new, yet it retains the pedigree of an age when pickups were really pickups – powerful, brawny yet handsome and sleek.

And it’s more than a street rod. Fully handcrafted all-steel body with stainless steel, and triple chrome where it matters most, a stunning clear-coated wood bed and an extraordinary paint job that’s more art than auto – all the stuff you’d expect from a six-figure rod-shop project. Yet, its all-new tubular ladder frame works in harmony with the latest suspension technology to give you ride and performance that’s well beyond vintage.

We think you’ll agree that this is simply the most beautiful production truck in the world. With all-steel Construction, the Southern 358 stands out from a world of backyard kit cars and mass-produced plastic.

Powertrain
     5.7-liter GM LS1 V8, 350 horsepower
     6.2-liter GM LS3 V8, 430 horsepower
     7.0-liter GM LS7 V8, 505 horsepower
Transmission: Automatic or manual 6-speed
Exhaust System: Tuned dual exhaust system
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.0 gallons

A limited-production run is scheduled, beginning with the 2009 model year.

Peace Of Mind
There are plenty of one-offs and well-intentioned garage projects out there, but the Southern 358 is the real thing – a modern, classic American street rod. It’s manufactured in South Carolina, and it’s fully backed by a three-year, 36,000-mile new-vehicle limited warranty. You can see why we say it’s unique.

Proven, Quality Components
A premium American street rod shouldn’t have a plastic body or parts made by the lowest-cost supplier. All body panels on the Southern 358 are stamped steel, and almost every component is made in the U.S.A. A big savings could have been realized by making the stamping dies in China. But we wanted to use the best tool makers and stampers available, and they happen to be located here in
the U.S. of A.

Making It Yours
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Southern 358 is $63,000. Production is estimated to begin in late 2008. The first year’s production will be very limited. We plan on ramping  up to approximately 250 vehicles in 2009. Each vehicle will get the TLC it deserves before it leaves our South Carolina production facilities. For more information about acquiring this American dream, call us at (864) 843-0988.

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