Our Story

Fortifying Your Vehicle's Legacy with Precision Craftsmanship

Founder working on classic car

How It All Started

Look, I'll be honest - this whole thing started in my dad's garage back in 2003. I was just a kid messing around with a beat-up '68 Mustang that barely ran. Spent every weekend pulling that engine apart, learning what made it tick.

Fast forward a few years and I'm working at some corporate shop where they just wanted to rush through jobs, slap on cheap parts, and get the next customer in. That wasn't how I learned to treat cars. Every vehicle's got a story, you know? Deserves someone who actually gives a damn.

So in 2014, I took the plunge. Rented this old warehouse space on Stonegate Boulevard - probably spent more time fixing up the shop than working on cars those first few months! But slowly, word got around. Guy brings in his vintage Camaro, we bring it back to life. Someone else has a modern sports car that's just not running right - we figure it out.

Now we've got a solid crew of folks who actually care about what they're doing. No assembly line stuff here - just proper attention to detail and treating your ride like it's our own.

Our Journey

Key moments that shaped who we are today

2014

The Beginning

Opened our doors in that old warehouse. Just me, a couple tools, and way too much coffee. Started with basic repairs but knew we'd build something special.

Shop opening 2014
2016

First Major Restoration

Took on a complete frame-off restoration of a '67 Corvette. Took us eight months but man, seeing that thing fire up for the first time? That's when I knew we'd found our calling.

Classic car restoration
2018

Team Expansion

Brought on three more techs who actually know their stuff. Each one's got their own specialty - electrical systems, transmissions, fabrication. We're not just a one-man show anymore.

Growing team
2020

Performance Division

Added a full dyno setup and expanded into performance tuning. Started working with track day enthusiasts and serious gearheads who wanted real gains, not just bolt-on parts.

Performance tuning setup
2023

Facility Upgrade

Finally got serious and renovated the whole place. New lifts, better equipment, proper paint booth. Same soul, just better tools to do the job right.

Upgraded facility
2025

Today

We're still that same shop that cares about doing things right. Just now we've got the experience and reputation to back it up. Every day we're working on something cool - whether it's bringing a classic back from the dead or squeezing every last horsepower out of a modern machine.

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Meet The Crew

The folks who make it all happen

Shop team at work

Marcus Chen

Founder & Lead Technician

Started tearing apart engines at 15 and never looked back. Spent years learning the trade before starting this place. Still gets hands-on with every major restoration because, honestly, that's the fun part.

Specialties: Classic restorations, carburetor tuning, anything with a V8

Electrical specialist

Sarah Mitchell

Electrical & Diagnostics

If it's got wires, she can fix it. Used to work on aerospace systems before deciding cars were more interesting. Saves us on impossible electrical gremlins.

Transmission specialist

James Rodriguez

Transmission Specialist

Grew up in his uncle's transmission shop. Can rebuild anything from a Powerglide to a modern dual-clutch setup. Probably dreams in gear ratios.

Fabrication specialist

Tom Kowalski

Fabrication & Exhaust

Artist with a welder. Builds custom exhaust systems that look as good as they sound. Also handles any fab work when we need something that doesn't exist yet.

Brake specialist

Alex Patel

Brake Systems & Suspension

Youngest on the team but don't let that fool you. Trained at a racing shop and knows what proper brakes and suspension should feel like. Keeps our track customers safe.

Team working together

What We're About

We're not trying to be the biggest shop in Toronto. Never wanted that. What we want is to be the place where people bring their prized possessions because they trust us.

Whether you've got a numbers-matching classic that needs a ground-up restoration or a modern performance car that's not living up to its potential, we treat it with respect. No shortcuts, no rush jobs, no "that'll do" attitude.

Every car that rolls out of here represents our reputation. That's not something we take lightly.

500+

Restorations Completed

11 Years

In Business

5 Star

Customer Rating

1000+

Happy Customers

Ready To Work Together?

Whether it's a restoration project or just getting your daily driver running right, let's talk about what your car needs.