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| Shop & location | Project fit | Builds & commissions |
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| ICON 4x4 Chatsworth, CA restomodoff-roadLand Cruiser | Project fit Vintage vehicles whose aged exterior should be preserved while chassis, powertrain, comfort, and electronics are comprehensively modernized. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: ICON FJ, Toyota Land Cruiser, ICON BR, ICON TR | Builds & commissions ICON directs production-model buyers to submit a configuration or contact the company; one-off Derelict and Reformer acceptance and timing require direct confirmation. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Singer Vehicle Design Torrance, CA Porsche 911restomodbespoke restoration | Project fit Owners of Type 964 Porsche 911s seeking a highly personalized restoration rather than a general custom-car build. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Porsche 911, Porsche 964, Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer | Builds & commissions Singer invites inquiries about active restoration services, but individual programs can be limited; confirm availability for the desired service and donor configuration. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Ekstensive Metal Works Houston, TX custom trucksone-off buildsmetal fabrication | Project fit Ground-up, one-off custom cars and trucks rather than conventional restoration-only work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Custom cars, Custom trucks, Air suspension builds, One-off fabrication | Builds & commissions Ekstensive uses a selective waiting-list application; submissions are reviewed and may be approved or rejected, so applying does not guarantee a build slot. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Kindig-it Design Salt Lake City, UT custom carshot rodspaint and body | Project fit Comprehensive, design-led custom cars requiring coordinated fabrication, bodywork, paint, and assembly. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Custom cars, Hot rods, Classic trucks, Bitchin' Rides projects | Builds & commissions Kindig-it says its queue is open only for projects the shop is most interested in; submissions are evaluated and not every project is accepted. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Count's Kustoms Las Vegas, NV hot rodschopperscustom paint | Project fit Cars or bikes needing custom paint, graphics, upholstery, or audio as part of a visual transformation. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Hot rods, Custom motorcycles, Choppers, Vintage cars | Builds & commissions Published build Count's Kustoms Les Paul BuildWishbone-hardtail motorcycle with a 1979 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Count's Kustoms invites car and motorcycle project submissions by email with photos, but publishes no guaranteed acceptance, lead time, or availability. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Gas Monkey Garage Dallas, TX classic carshot rodscustom builds | Project fit Projects seeking the patina-plus-performance direction demonstrated by MF79. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic cars, Hot rods, Custom show builds, Performance projects | Builds & commissions The current site offers support, tours, vehicle-selling, content, merchandise, and giveaways, but no customer-build intake page was located; confirm whether commissions are accepted. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Fuller Moto Atlanta, GA metal fabricationcustom motorcyclescustom cars | Project fit Car or motorcycle projects needing traditional metal craft combined with digital design and prototyping. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Custom motorcycles, Custom cars, Hand-built metal projects, Advanced technology workshop projects | Builds & commissions Fuller Moto's contact page welcomes full-custom-build inquiries and offers showroom or phone meetings, but it does not publish acceptance criteria or lead times. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Detroit Speed Mooresville, NC pro-touringsuspensioncustom car builds | Project fit Classic muscle cars and pickups being converted into turn-key, modern-handling performance vehicles. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Pro-touring cars, Camaro, Chevelle, Mustang | Builds & commissions Detroit Speed accepts custom-build inquiries and evaluates each submission before following up with next steps; submission does not establish acceptance or timing. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| SO-CAL Speed Shop Pomona, CA hot rodstraditional customsrestoration | Project fit Traditional hot rods, race cars, customs, and mid-1960s performance cars intended to be driven. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Traditional hot rods, Race cars, Customs, Mid-sixties supercars | Builds & commissions The services page invites prospective owners to contact the shop by phone or email, but it appears dated (it celebrates 70 years in business) and publishes no queue. Current customer-build availability is unconfirmed. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Ringbrothers Spring Green, WI restomodmuscle carcustom fabrication | Project fit Deep, one-of-one reengineering of classic American muscle with extensive bespoke body and component work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, Classic American muscle cars | Builds & commissions A documented 2025 customer began through Ringbrothers' website build form and a consultation; confirm current form availability and schedule. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Roadster Shop Mundelein, IL custom chassisrestomodpro touring | Project fit Integrated chassis-to-turnkey restomods requiring coordinated design, fabrication, paint, and assembly. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler | Builds & commissions Roadster Shop maintains an inquiry form, but the public site does not state open build slots or lead times. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| SpeedKore Performance Group Grafton, WI carbon fiberperformance buildsmuscle car | Project fit Carbon-intensive performance builds requiring autoclave-cured composite expertise. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Classic muscle cars | Builds & commissions SpeedKore accepts custom-vehicle applications framed as allocation requests; submission does not establish that a slot has been granted. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Hennessey Performance Sealy, TX performance upgradesforced inductionsupercars and trucks | Project fit Owners seeking a documented high-output package for an eligible modern performance vehicle rather than a blank-sheet coachbuild. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Wrangler | Builds & commissions Hennessey says it continues to offer the H1000 upgrade and invites direct contact; confirm current donor eligibility and scheduling. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Galpin Auto Sports Van Nuys, CA custom carspaint and bodyshow builds | Project fit Multi-discipline restoration or customization involving mechanical, body, paint, and interior work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Show cars and custom trucks | Builds & commissions Galpin Auto Sports maintains a custom-build contact and scheduling page, but it does not publish a project queue or completion estimate. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Classic Recreations Flower Mound, TX Shelby continuation carsMustang restomodcarbon fiber | Project fit Buyers seeking an officially licensed Shelby continuation vehicle rather than an unaffiliated tribute build. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500CR, Shelby Cobra-inspired projects | Builds & commissions The official model page offers a build inquiry, but buyers should confirm the currently offered configuration, allocation, and production timing. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| MetalWorks Speed Shop Eugene, OR restorationrestomodmetal fabrication | Project fit Restoration and Pro Touring projects based on 1972-or-older vehicles. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, Ford Mustang, Classic restoration platforms | Builds & commissions MetalWorks displays active projects and direct contact details, but its public site does not state the current queue or start date. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| LKMOTOART Los Angeles, CA custom motorcyclespaint and airbrushfabrication | Project fit Riders prioritizing one-off airbrush, paint, pinstriping, or highly personalized visual work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Harley Sportster, Honda CB750, BMW R nineT, Custom paint projects | Builds & commissions The current site invites prospective clients to send motorcycle, helmet, or parts photos with their expectations; confirm current intake and timing directly. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Fat Fender Garage Gilbert, AZ classic trucksCoyote swapscustom chassis | Project fit Classic Ford truck owners seeking Coyote-powered restomod work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford F100, Classic Ford trucks, Classic Chevrolet trucks | Builds & commissions The contact page invites people interested in starting a build or purchasing a chassis to schedule a consultation; confirm current start timing directly. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Slee Off-Road Golden, CO Toyota off-roadLand Cruiseroverland | Project fit Toyota and Lexus 4WD owners seeking a complete functional outfitting rather than parts alone. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Lexus LX, Toyota 4Runner | Builds & commissions Slee offers installation and complete vehicle builds and asks customers to call for an appointment; confirm scheduling and parts availability. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Toytec Lifts Denver, CO Toyota suspensionlift kitsoff-road setup | Project fit Toyota or Lexus owners who need suspension selected and tuned for both trail use and daily driving. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Tundra, Lexus GX | Builds & commissions Toytec's homepage offers a Schedule Your Build action for its Denver install center; confirm the next opening and exact scope. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Full Detail Automotive Tampa, FL JDM performanceRX-7 and 300ZXdyno tuning | Project fit FD RX-7 and Z32 300ZX projects, especially 1980s–2000s JDM performance and drivability work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Mazda RX-7 FD, Nissan 300ZX Z32, Toyota Supra, Honda Civic | Builds & commissions The shop says it works to a strict schedule and does not accept work merely to fill the shop, so project fit and current intake must be confirmed. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Evasive Motorsports Cerritos, CA JDM performancerace prepdyno tuning | Project fit Track preparation, chassis setup, roll-cage work, and performance tuning. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Honda S2000, Toyota Supra, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Type R | Builds & commissions Commission intake needs confirmation Evasive currently accepts service appointments and estimates for performance and race-preparation work; no open turn-key full-car commission path is published. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Rad Rides by Troy Manteno, IL hot rodscustom automotive buildsBonneville and performance | Project fit Hand-built hot rods and high-finish collector or show cars. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic Ford hot rods, Classic Chevrolet builds, Bonneville-inspired projects | Builds & commissions A current client build and live contact form support active operation, but the site publishes no open-slot or queue promise; confirm directly. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Goolsby Customs Hueytown, AL custom carshot rodsrestomod | Project fit Ground-up hot rods and classic American muscle cars. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic Chevrolet builds, Classic Ford builds, Custom hot rods | Builds & commissions Goolsby's About page says complete ground-up builds begin with a consultation. The former inquiry page has been removed; use the email and phone in the site footer and confirm the queue and start window. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Legacy Classic Trucks Driggs, ID classic trucksPower Wagonrestomod | Project fit Vintage truck and bus restoration or customization. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Dodge Power Wagon, Jeep classics, Classic American trucks | Builds & commissions Legacy publishes current phone and email intake, but does not explicitly promise a ground-up private build slot or continuation of its historical Power Wagon program. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| EV West San Marcos, CA EV conversionelectric drivetrainsconversion kits | Project fit Lightweight classics with established EV West packages, especially Volkswagen and air-cooled Porsche platforms. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic Volkswagen, Porsche conversions, BMW conversions, Classic EV conversion projects | Builds & commissions EV West supports direct inquiries for professional conversion installation; completed ready-to-buy vehicles are described as occasional. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Calvo Motorsports Austin, TX Dodge Viperforced inductionhigh-horsepower performance | Project fit Gen V Dodge Viper twin-turbo performance packages. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Dodge Viper, High-horsepower V10 builds | Builds & commissions Commission intake needs confirmation Current intake is documented for installed Viper performance packages and service, not ground-up body, interior, or turn-key commissions. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Cleveland Power & Performance Columbia Station, OH restomodturnkey palletsclassic car restoration | Project fit Restomods combining classic bodies with late-model American drivetrains, electronics, and chassis systems. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro, Classic restomod platforms | Builds & commissions Cleveland Power & Performance currently invites customers to call about projects ranging from repair and fabrication to complete dream-car builds. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Brenthel Industries Perris, CA trophy trucksoff-road race vehiclesprerunners | Project fit Purpose-built Trophy Truck and 6100-class desert-racing projects. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Trophy trucks, Luxury prerunners, Off-road race trucks | Builds & commissions Brenthel's current vehicle pages invite customers to start a build and discuss race-ready configuration; no production slot is guaranteed publicly. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Schwartz Performance Harvard, IL pro touringcustom chassisrestomod | Project fit Chassis- and handling-led classic restomods or Pro Touring builds. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Classic muscle cars | Builds & commissions Schwartz currently offers turnkey custom projects and publishes direct inquiry details; confirm the present queue and platform acceptance. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| E.C.D. Automotive Design Kissimmee, FL Defender restomodRange Rover and Jaguar buildsbespoke interiors | Project fit Highly personalized, one-of-one restomods on ECD's currently supported platforms. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Toyota FJ | Builds & commissions ECD currently offers a configurator and direct build-specialist inquiry for new commissions; confirm the chosen platform and production timing. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Velocity Restorations Cantonment, FL Bronco restomodclassic trucksre-engineered classics | Project fit Ford Bronco, F-Series, Mustang, Chevrolet K10/K5, and International Scout II restomod programs. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Bronco, Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, Chevrolet K5 Blazer | Builds & commissions Velocity advertises design consultations and build-slot reservations for complete restomods; confirm the current opening and model eligibility. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Gateway Bronco Hamel, IL custom Ford Broncoassembly-line restorationrestomod | Project fit Personalized 1966–1977 first-generation Ford Bronco projects. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: First-generation Ford Bronco | Builds & commissions Gateway publishes active model selection, personalization, and production-slot reservation; confirm the next slot and requested configuration. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Art Morrison Enterprises Fife, WA custom chassispro touringsuspension systems | Project fit Professional builders and owners needing an engineered replacement chassis. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: 1930s-present custom chassis applications, Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Mustang | Builds & commissions Commission intake needs confirmation Art Morrison currently accepts custom-chassis quote inquiries; no official turn-key complete-vehicle commission path is published. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Canepa Scotts Valley, CA collector car restorationhistoric racingcustomization | Project fit Collector-grade, concours-oriented road or historic race-car restoration. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Porsche 911, Shelby Cobra, Ford GT, Historic racing cars | Builds & commissions Canepa publishes active service inquiries, and its March 2026 Carrera GT page says further SPORT CANEPA commissions are underway; confirm acceptance and timing. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Kindred Motorworks Vallejo, CA restomodEV classicsvintage Broncos and buses | Project fit Buyers wanting repeatable, model-engineered gas or electric restomods rather than unrestricted one-offs. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Classic Ford Bronco, Volkswagen Bus, Chevrolet 3100, Porsche 911-inspired classics | Builds & commissions Kindred currently supports model inquiries and reservations followed by a vehicle-specialist review and contract for the next available production slot. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| BBT Fabrications Mahomet, IL coachbuildingcustom sheet-metal fabricationrestomod | Project fit Ground-up Pro Touring, restomod, hot-rod, and custom-truck projects requiring broad integration. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1969 Pontiac Firebird, 1934 Ford Coupe, 1963 Chevrolet C10 | Builds & commissions BBT's current project form invites prospective customers to submit build ideas and photos; current acceptance and timing require confirmation. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Vigilante 4x4 Johnson City, TX vintage Jeep restomodfull-size Jeepproprietary chassis engineering | Project fit Vigilante 4x4 is a Johnson City, Texas builder that has re-engineered vintage American Jeeps since 2017. Its builds combine restored bodies with proprietary four-link chassis engineering, modern HEMI drivetrains, upgraded braking and suspension, and tailored interiors. Platforms / brands: Jeep Super Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Cherokee Chief | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| CAL Automotive Creations Bennington, NE high-performance hot rodscoachbuilt customsclassic car restoration | Project fit CAL Automotive Creations is a Bennington, Nebraska custom-car shop specializing in classic cars, high-performance hot rods, restorations, muscle cars, 4x4s, and racing machines. Its official site says metalwork, machine work, body and paint, and interiors are handled in house. Platforms / brands: 1933 Pontiac Vicky, 1971 'Cuda, 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe, 1960 Buick Invicta | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Dutchboys Hotrods Vicksburg, MI muscle car restorationhigh-end custom buildsturn-key hot rods | Project fit Dutchboys Hotrods is a father-and-son-owned Vicksburg, Michigan restoration and custom-car shop. It specializes in original muscle cars and high-end custom builds, with services covering turn-key builds, fabrication, paint and bodywork, chassis and suspension, electrical wiring, and engine and transmission swaps. Platforms / brands: 1987 Buick Grand National GNXS, 1969 Ford Torino, 1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1978 Chevrolet K10 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| American Gasser Saginaw, MI Willys gassershot rodsrestomod | Project fit American Gasser is a full-service hot rod shop founded in Ohio in 2008 and now located in Saginaw, Michigan. It builds proprietary Willys rolling chassis and performs in-house design, fabrication, restoration, paint, electrical, mechanical, chassis, and assembly work for gassers, hot rods, muscle cars, and other customs. Platforms / brands: 1933 Willys, 1940 Willys, 1941 Willys, 1988 Jeep Wrangler | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Foose Design Huntington Beach, CA automotive designbespoke show carshot rods and roadsters | Project fit Foose Design is a Huntington Beach automotive and product design company led by Chip Foose. Its official materials list illustration, graphics, ideation, model making, surfacing, and complete automobile construction, while its portfolio spans muscle cars, roadsters, supercars, and bespoke show vehicles. Platforms / brands: 1936 Ford Roadster, 1935 Chevrolet Master Sedan, 1965 Chevrolet Impala on C6 Corvette Z06 platform, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Austin Speed Shop Austin, TX ground-up custom buildsclassic cars and truckscustom chassis | Project fit Austin Speed Shop is an Austin custom-car shop specializing in full builds from the ground up. Its official services cover chassis construction and modification, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation, final assembly, testing, and tuning, with outside specialists coordinated for paint, upholstery, and chrome. Platforms / brands: 1975 International Scout, 1955 Chevrolet, 1949 Chevrolet Advance Design truck | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Revology Cars Orlando, FL restored-original MustangsShelby modelsengineered restomods | Project fit Revology Cars is an Orlando manufacturer of customer-ordered, restored-original Ford Mustang and Shelby automobiles. Its official materials describe original donor cars restored to Revology specifications with modern engineering, technology, materials, drivetrains, comfort, and safety systems. Platforms / brands: 1965-1970 Ford Mustang, 1967-1968 Shelby GT350 and GT500, 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| GCD Auto Studio Florida, NY full custom restomodsclassic car restorationcustom interiors | Project fit GCD Auto Studio is a Florida, New York shop presenting start-to-finish custom and restoration work. Its official project portfolio spans American classics, a Ford Bronco, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Porsche 911, with documented chassis, powertrain, exhaust, body, paint, and custom-interior scopes. Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1966 Pontiac Tempest, 1964 Lincoln, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Verrillo Motor Car Company Clifton Park, NY Corvette restomodsframe-off restorationAmerican muscle cars | Project fit Verrillo Motor Car Company is a Clifton Park specialist in Corvette sales, service, restoration, and custom restomods. Its official site describes award-winning frame-off restoration and in-house restomod work focused on C1, C2, and C3 Corvettes, with selected American classic and muscle-car projects. Platforms / brands: C1 Chevrolet Corvette, C2 Chevrolet Corvette, C3 Chevrolet Corvette, 1961 Chevrolet Apache 10 Suburban | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Blue Collar Muscle Rods & Custom East Leroy, MI full custom buildsrestomod and pro-touringclassic car restoration | Project fit Blue Collar Muscle Rods & Custom is an East Leroy full-service custom and restoration shop for special-interest cars and trucks. Official services include full custom steel and fiberglass builds, fabrication, electrical systems, chassis work, complete restoration, in-house body and paint, power adders, exhaust, and road or dyno tuning. Platforms / brands: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1963 Chevrolet Impala, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 1973 Chevrolet C10 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| DRS Automotive FantomWorks Norfolk, VA classic vehicle restorationcustom modificationLS swaps | Project fit DRS Automotive FantomWorks is a Norfolk classic-vehicle restoration and modification company with a public project-submission process. Its official facilities material describes in-house body and paint, electrical, metal, machining, mechanical, and trim capabilities in a 52,000-square-foot operation. Platforms / brands: 1951 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup, Classic automobiles from the 1910s through early 1970s, LS-swapped classic cars | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Crown Customs Tucson, AZ custom cars and trucksrestomodrace preparation | Project fit Crown Customs is the Tucson custom and restomod division of Crown Concepts LLC. Its official pages describe build-to-order projects supported by design, fabrication, machining, and 3D-printing capability, alongside Crown's race-preparation and track-support work. Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1961 Willys Jeep Truck, 1969 Buick GS400, 1968 Shelby GT500 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Chris Cerce Customs Taunton, MA frame-off restorationAmerican restomodcustom chassis | Project fit Chris Cerce Customs is a Taunton custom-car shop offering ground-up and frame-off restoration, body and paint, precision TIG fabrication, custom chassis installation, engine swaps, and turbo or supercharger modifications. Its official portfolio focuses on high-performance American cars and trucks. Platforms / brands: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS, 1978 Chevrolet C10, 1966 GMC pickup | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Ellington Rod & Custom Archdale, NC full-build street rodsclassic car restorationdrag cars | Project fit Ellington Rod & Custom is an Archdale hot-rod shop whose official site says most of its work is completely custom, full-build street rods. It also offers classic and drag-car builds, chassis and suspension work, metal shaping, custom dashboards and truck beds, paint, upholstery coordination, and full or partial restoration. Platforms / brands: 1971 Chevrolet C10, 1977 Chevrolet K20, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1983 Jeep CJ-7 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company Beaver Falls, PA hot rodsclassic car restorationcustom paint | Project fit Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company is a Beaver Falls full-service classic-car and custom-hot-rod shop. Its official service list includes complete builds, fabrication, classic restoration, chop tops, full-body paint, custom finishes, performance upgrades, maintenance, and parts support. Platforms / brands: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Ford Coupe | Builds & commissions The shop's online booking offers a New Client Consultation and a "Dream Ride" design-and-build appointment; confirm the current queue and start date. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Kilgore Kustoms Flowery Branch, GA hot rodsmuscle carscustom trucks | Project fit Kilgore Kustoms is a Flowery Branch rod shop building and upgrading hot rods, muscle cars, and custom trucks. Its official services include complete chassis swaps, major metal fabrication, drivetrain upgrades, pro-touring suspension and brakes, engine work, tuning, and complete vehicle revival. Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| B-Line Auto Company Norfolk, NE turnkey hot rodsrestomodcustom fabrication | Project fit B-Line Auto Company is a Norfolk, Nebraska hot-rod shop offering turnkey builds and project-stage support. Its official capabilities include CAD and 3D design, precision machining, custom metalwork, body and paint, wiring, upholstery, engine swaps, custom exhaust, suspension work, and restoration. Platforms / brands: 1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Torino | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Dube's Custom Street Machines Hudson, NH one-off restomodsshow carscustom motorcycles | Project fit Dube's Custom Street Machines is a Hudson, New Hampshire family-owned shop that designs, builds, restores, and customizes show cars, one-off restomods, and motorcycles. Its official capabilities also include CAD design, CNC machining, 3D printing, and low-volume production of custom components. Platforms / brands: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 2005 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Nostalgia Hot Rods Henderson, NV hand-built hot rodsrestomodcustom trucks | Project fit Nostalgia Hot Rods is a Henderson, Nevada custom shop building modernized hot rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks. Its official capabilities cover full custom builds, restoration, chassis and sheet-metal fabrication, suspension, body and paint, and custom interiors, with the major work completed in-house. Platforms / brands: 1957 Chevrolet pickup, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Altered Motion: Rods & Restorations Ravenna, OH turnkey custom buildsstock restorationcustom metalwork | Project fit Altered Motion: Rods & Restorations is a Ravenna, Ohio shop handling work from stock restorations through turnkey customs. Its official capabilities include sheet-metal and fiberglass fabrication, one-off parts, suspension upgrades, engine rebuilding, bodywork, custom paint, and pinstriping. Platforms / brands: 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1940 Ford Custom Deluxe, Ford Galaxie, Chevrolet Corvette | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Alloway's Hot Rod Shop Louisville, TN turnkey hot rodsmuscle carscustom chassis | Project fit Alloway's Hot Rod Shop is a Louisville, Tennessee builder producing award-winning hot rods and muscle cars. The shop combines traditional hot-rod craftsmanship and custom chassis work with modern drivetrains, suspension, bodywork, and paint in customer-commissioned complete builds. Platforms / brands: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, 1940 Ford Coupe, 1965 Ford Mustang | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Rob Ida Concepts Morganville, NJ coachbuildingone-off custom carsconcours restoration | Project fit Rob Ida Concepts is a Morganville, New Jersey coachbuilding, design, and fabrication shop creating custom vehicles for the collector, show-car, hot-rod, and racing worlds. Its documented work ranges from historically detailed restorations to handmade bodies, redesigned classics, custom chassis, interiors, paint, and performance systems. Platforms / brands: Twin Turbo Tucker, Tucker 1044, 1940 Mercury Custom, 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| American Metal Customs Danbury, CT custom carscustom motorcyclesconcours restoration | Project fit American Metal Customs is a Danbury, Connecticut shop building and restoring classic cars and motorcycles. Its official services include full custom builds, concours-level restoration, metal fabrication, chassis and suspension work, custom interiors and audio, and custom paint. Platforms / brands: 1968 Shelby GT-350, 1955 Chevrolet, 1939 Graham, 1934 Ford Coupe | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| R&M Performance Auto Restoration Cambridge, MD muscle-car restorationclassic-car restorationturnkey race cars | Project fit R&M Performance Auto Restoration is a Cambridge, Maryland shop specializing in muscle-car and classic-car restoration and turnkey race cars. Its official facility and process cover disassembly, metal and bodywork, paint, mechanical work, reassembly, and final inspection from start to finish. Platforms / brands: 1977 Chevrolet C30, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, 1968 Ford Mustang | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| HIMALAYA Charleston, SC Land Rover Defender buildsLand Rover Series restorationbespoke off-road vehicles | Project fit HIMALAYA is a Charleston, South Carolina bespoke transportation design company focused on ground-up Land Rover Defender and Series restorations. Its official in-house work covers chassis development, drivetrain integration, interior fabrication and upholstery, paint, and complete assembly. Platforms / brands: Land Rover Defender 90, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Series 88 | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Woody's Hot Rodz Bright, IN Tri-Five Chevroletturnkey restomodsgasser builds | Project fit Woody's Hot Rodz is a Bright, Indiana builder focused on 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolet projects. The shop offers new steel bodies, custom chassis, turnkey cars, and modern drivetrain, suspension, exhaust, paint, and comfort upgrades for Tri-Five restomod and gasser builds. Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet, 1956 Chevrolet, 1957 Chevrolet, Tri-Five gasser | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Classic Car Studio St. Charles, MO full custom buildsfactory-correct restorationclassic trucks | Project fit Classic Car Studio is a St. Charles, Missouri custom and restoration shop working on classic cars and trucks. Its Speed Shop performs full custom builds and factory-correct restorations with metal fabrication, body and paint, interiors, mechanical and performance work, drivetrain swaps, custom exhaust, and suspension upgrades. Platforms / brands: 1966 Chevrolet C10, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Mustang | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Oyler's Speed Shop Broomfield, CO ground-up choppersone-off motorcycle partshot rods | Project fit Oyler's Speed Shop is a Broomfield, Colorado hot-rod and motorcycle shop whose Oyler Custom Cycles portfolio documents ground-up choppers. The team fabricates frames, tanks, fenders, springer front ends, oil tanks, handlebars, exhausts, seat pans, and leather while also accepting custom-car and restoration work. Platforms / brands: Ground-up American V-twin choppers, One-off springer-front-end motorcycles, Custom hot rods and restored cars | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Bad Boy Toyz Customs & Audio Pelham, AL custom motorcyclescustom carscustom paint | Project fit Bad Boy Toyz Customs & Audio is a Pelham, Alabama shop offering commissioned builds for motorcycles and cars. Founded as a bike garage, the business now combines custom construction, paint, audio, lighting, and performance work, with completed motorcycle projects shown in its official gallery. Platforms / brands: Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight, Custom motorcycles, Custom cars | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Rain City Garage Lake Stevens, WA ground-up motorcyclesvintage customscustom cars and trucks | Project fit Rain City Garage is a Lake Stevens, Washington start-to-finish custom shop for motorcycles, cars, and trucks. Its official history and portfolio document ground-up motorcycle projects, vintage builds, fabrication, restoration, and performance work across multiple makes. Platforms / brands: Yamaha XS650, Harley-Davidson FLH Panhead, Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster, Ducati S4RS | Builds & commissions Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability. Sources checked Profile & contact |
| Pure Vision Design Simi Valley, CA design-led restomodsclassic American muscle carsintegrated powertrain and suspension | Project fit Cohesive, design-led classic American muscle-car and restomod builds. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle | Builds & commissions Pure Vision's current project page invites prospective clients to contact the shop to start a build; current acceptance and timing require confirmation. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Ironworks Speed & Kustom Bakersfield, CA high-end American restomodsdigital design and fabricationmodern chassis and drivetrain integration | Project fit High-end American muscle and restomod projects requiring modern suspension and drivetrain integration. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark | Builds & commissions Ironworks currently solicits custom-car inquiries, but its careers page describes a years-long backlog; acceptance and scheduling must be confirmed. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Creative Rod & Kustom Womelsdorf, PA turnkey hot rodsclassic muscle carscustom sheet metal | Project fit High-end hot rods and muscle cars needing coordinated turnkey construction, sheet metal, bodywork, and paint. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Model A, 1932 Ford, Chevrolet C10, Hot rods | Builds & commissions Creative Rod & Kustom currently advertises turn-key builds and publishes a form, phone, and email; no queue or start schedule is published. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| Hot Rods by Dean Phoenix, AZ turnkey custom hot rodstraditional street rodsPro Touring muscle cars | Project fit Turnkey traditional hot rods and classics needing coordinated fabrication, body and paint, assembly, chassis, and mechanical work. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Ford Model A, 1932 Ford, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle | Builds & commissions Published build Dave Hooker's Model A roadsterFord Model A roadster on a Brookville '32 frame and body Hot Rods by Dean currently invites turnkey-build requests and provides a live form, phone, email, and Phoenix shop address; no slot or lead time is promised. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
How to choose a custom car builder
Start with project fit, not fame or follower count. A strong shop should be able to show completed work on a similar vehicle, explain which work happens in-house, identify the safety and compliance checks your plan requires, and turn your goals into a written scope with change-order rules.
Choose a project scope
Editorial planning estimates for typical scope, not quotes and not shop-published rates. Actual pricing depends on vehicle condition, parts, labor rates, and region. Ask each shop for a written estimate.
Focused upgrade
One system
One main system such as suspension, exhaust, paint correction, wheels, interior trim, or bolt-on performance parts.
Multi-system street build
Several systems
Coordinated stance, brakes, wheels, tuning, bodywork, interior, and finishing on a sound vehicle.
Ground-up or restomod build
Complete vehicle
Major fabrication, drivetrain and chassis work, complete paint and interior, engineering, assembly, and testing.
Questions To Ask Before You Hire
How much does a custom car build cost?
Ask for a written estimate for your vehicle and scope. Donor condition, fabrication, drivetrain and chassis work, paint, interior work and outside services all affect the price. Compare estimates with the same inclusions, exclusions and finish standard. The directory does not establish a national average or a shop's current quote.
Should I choose a specialist or a full-service shop?
Choose a specialist when one system defines the project, such as dyno tuning, upholstery, paint, chassis work, or off-road suspension. Choose a full-service builder when several systems must be designed and tested together. Confirm which work is outsourced either way.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Send the year, make, model, current condition, ownership and title status, intended use, modification list, reference images, budget range, timeline, location, and clear photos of the vehicle. State which items are essential and which are optional.
How many builders should I contact?
Two or three well-matched shops are usually enough. Compare scope, process, communication, relevant experience, warranty, and schedule—not only the bottom-line estimate.
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