California builder directory
Compare California builders by city, vehicle and service, with documented projects, platform distinctions and practical quote questions.
19 listings · Guide reviewed
California's listed businesses cover complete custom cars, performance work, motorcycle commissions, restoration, paint and electric conversions. Start with the vehicle and work you need, then compare city, platform experience and the business's inquiry process.
The comparison below uses the directory's dated profile evidence. Project examples reviewed for this page are linked separately. A public portfolio supports a shortlist; it does not confirm that a shop currently accepts your project or has an available slot.
Define original-specification restoration versus modernized running gear. Singer's Porsche program and Kindred's model programs have specific boundaries; a general paint or performance service is a different scope.
Compare donor-based work from Kott, Roughchild or Boxer Metal with ARCH's own bespoke motorcycles. Use the motorcycle shortlist for project-level distinctions before contacting a shop.
Paint, fabrication, tuning and EV components can be separate purchases. Ask who integrates the finished vehicle and whether the business accepts customer-supplied parts.
Narrow by location, vehicle or service. Choose up to three shops to compare their published work and commission details.
19 of 19 shops shown
Services describe published work. Read the commission notes to distinguish complete builds, service work and parts suppliers, then confirm availability with the shop.
| Shop & location | Project fit | Builds & commissions |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Sands Design Long Beach, CA custom motorcyclesperformance customsmotorcycle product design | Project fit Performance-influenced custom motorcycles where styling, ergonomics, and real-world rideability must work together. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Harley-Davidson customs, Indian Motorcycle projects, Ducati and Triumph customs, Performance motorcycle builds | Builds & commissions RSD identifies commissioned custom builds as part of its work, but publishes no queue, acceptance criteria, or current availability; confirm through its contact page. Commission sourceSources checked Profile & contact |
| 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 |
| ARCH Motorcycle Hawthorne, CA bespoke motorcyclesperformance cruisersmade-to-order builds | Project fit Riders seeking a complete bespoke-production motorcycle with owner-specific livery and ergonomics. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: ARCH 1s, ARCH KRGT-1, ARCH Method 143, Bespoke ARCH builds | Builds & commissions ARCH says each KRGT-1 is built to order and provides an inquiry route; confirm current allocation and production scheduling directly. 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 |
| 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 |
| Powerplant Motorcycles Los Angeles, CA custom motorcyclesHarley-Davidsonchopper and bobber | Project fit One-off Harley-Davidson builds in Powerplant's documented current specialty. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: Harley Sportster, Harley Softail, Chopper and bobber projects | Builds & commissions P16's site promotes one-of-a-kind custom Harley-Davidson builds and provides contact access, but it does not publish slot availability or timing. 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 |
| Boxer Metal Chico, CA BMW airheadssidecarscustom parts | Project fit BMW Airhead customs, restorations, and rider-focused performance upgrades. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: BMW airhead twins, BMW R100, BMW sidecar projects | Builds & commissions Boxer Metal says it is accepting applications for one complete custom BMW motorcycle commission for 2027; confirm whether that slot remains available. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Kott Motorcycles Newhall, CA vintage motorcyclesHonda CB seriescafe racer-inspired builds | Project fit Kott Motorcycles is an independently owned Los Angeles-area shop specializing in the fabrication and design of vintage motorcycles, particularly 1970s Honda CB models. Its work emphasizes functional street machines, mechanical improvement, performance, and cafe racer-inspired design. Platforms / brands: 1970s Honda CB series, Honda CB550, Honda CL77 305, Vintage Triumph Daytona | 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 |
| Roughchild Los Angeles, CA BMW Airhead restomodsbespoke cafe racersbobbers and adventure builds | Project fit Bespoke BMW Airhead cafe racers, bobbers, and adventure or scrambler builds with modern road performance. Read sourcePlatforms / brands: BMW R75 Airhead, BMW R80 Airhead, BMW R100 Airhead, BMW R100RS | Builds & commissions Roughchild says its motorcycles are built to order and explicitly invites prospective customers to call or email about a commission. Commission sourceSources 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 |
These specific sources were reviewed September 28, 2026. A completed project, an ongoing project and a model program provide different evidence. Confirm current acceptance and the scope for your vehicle.
Singer describes DLS Turbo as a personalized restoration of an owner's Type 964 Porsche 911. Confirm donor eligibility and the particular service before buying a car for a commission.
Read the project source Singer Vehicle Design profileKindred publishes gasoline Bronco and electric Bronco, Bus and 911 programs. Compare a model purchase with work on your own donor, and request the current configuration and delivery terms.
Read the project source Kindred Motorworks profileThe Urban Scrambler record shows a BMW R80 project shaped around rider fit. It identifies external seat/rear-frame and shock suppliers alongside the shop's fabrication and mechanical work.
Read the project source Boxer Metal profileThese city searches keep the state selected and include both cars and motorcycles. Use the directory filters to narrow the work.
