Austin Area Business Page

Welcome to the MOTOR Austin business page! The MOTOR Austin business page lists businesses in the Austin area that cater to hot rod and custom car enthusiasts.

If you are a business and want to be listed here or if you would like to suggest a business to add to this list please contact MOTOR Austin via email at motoraustin(at)gmail.com. Click here for more info.

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Category Index

Car Dealers

Automania — New Braunfels. "AutoMania has a collection of various vehicles, Classic, Collectible, Exotic, Street Rods, Trucks, Memorabilia and More - all of a unique nature, but never the mundane."

Ronn Motors — A startup manufacturer right here in Austin, the "Ronn Motor Company is blending the world of exotic performance cars with eco friendly fuel solutions..."

Streetrods Forever — "Owned by long time mechanic and former racer, Jim Greene. Jim's goal is to provide a marketplace for any one seeking to buy, sell or locate that car of their dreams."

Shops

American Racing Tech — Buda, TX. "A.R.T. caters to most late model American Muscle Cars but Specializes in (C5) (C6) Chevrolet Corvettes and Dodge Vipers. We pride ourselves on customer service and quality workmanship."

Annihilator Customs — "Here is a SHORT list of our services: Accessories installation, Alarms, Audio/Video, Body/Frame, Body Kits fabrication/installation, Electronics installation, Glass Replacement, Graphics, Leather/Vinyl interior, Paint , Suspension, Tires, Vertical/Suicide Door Kits, Window Tint, And much much more!!!"

Austin Speed Shop — "Specializes in building 1963 and older traditional style Hot Rod and Custom cars from start to finish." Austin Speed Shop is owned by a group of Hot Rod enthusiasts, one of whom is Jesse James, owner of West Coast Choppers.

Learn about the original Austin Speed Shop here.

Big Wig Race Cars — "Check out the work of Ric Campbell, an Austin Metal fabricator specializing in one-of-a-kind handcrafted aluminum race car interiors that feature the finest bead rolling you've probably ever seen."

Bodylines Inc — Custom paint and body work in Round Rock. Specializing in show cars.

Chopped n Diced — Seguin, TX. "Chopped and Diced can repair or restore hot rods, antique, classic and vintage automobiles. We have the capability to complete any level of work including a complete paint and body shop. Our well-equipped facility includes MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene welders, exhaust tubing bender, sheet metal brakes and shears, mills, lathes, bead rollers and an English Wheel for metal fabrication."

Cimtex Rods — "Cimtex Rods started out as a backyard garage, working on our own cars and helping friends with theirs. We tackled engine swaps, chassis modifications, wiring and paint jobs, as well as every day repairs on specialty vehicles."
Location: Jarrell, Texas, 45 miles north of Austin

Cool Cars inc — "We strive for excellence in complete classic car sales, service and ground up restoration."

Crushproof Custom Auto — "Our 6,000 square foot shop is dedicated to the repair, restoration and modification of American cars built before 1973. We appreciate anyone that enjoys the hobby, and treat all cars with the same respect and attention, be it a 67 Mustang or a 32 3 window."

Custom Car Crafters — Automotive Paint and Repair Facility.

flyritehotrods.com — Taylor Texas. "Traditional speed equipment built for our time. Flyrite HotRods is an authorized dealer for Brookville-Roadster, Pete & Jakes, & Coker Tire."

Gary Howard Customs — Georgetown. "A lifelong car customizer, Gary Howard grew up reinventing his own rides - cutting up, painting and modifying cars to stand out from the rest."
See also: jimmievaughan.com

Mercury Charlie — Austin. "After years in the business, Mercury Charlie opened his own newest shop in early 2007. He's been profiled in the book Hot Rod Kings, been interviewed by the Travel Channel and National Geographic as well as for the documentary Hot Rod Round Up, featured in all the top car magazines including Rodders Journal, AND won the John D'Agostino Kustom D'Elegance Award at the 2008 Sacramento Autorama for his gorgeous sweetheart of a '51 Mercury, Nadine. Mercury Charlie also just won "Best Hot Rod King" in The Austin Chronicle's 2008 Best of Austin issue."

Muffin Muffler — Complete or Partial Custom & Stock Exhaust Systems, High Performance Single & Dual Exhaust Systems, Manifold and Anti-Pollution Device Service, Custom Stainless Steel & 3" Systems for Late Models, Catalytic Converters

Performance Motorsports — Let Chris Johnson help you customize your ride.

Piper Customs - Cedar Creek, TX. "We are a small American shop that does a honest days work for a honest days pay. We don't charge by the job we charge by the time. So if it's a big job for you and it only takes us a few hours, you win."

Pipeworx - "Pipeworx is a full fabrication shop experienced in everything from all out race cars, motorcycles to air bagged customs."

Rowe Customs - "Specializes in building Traditional, Hot Rods, Custom Cars, and Vintage custom VW's."

Zorn Rodz and Cycles - Zorn, TX. Zorn Rodz is located in Zorn, Texas just 7 miles south of San Marcos. And is the place for all your hot rod and motorcycle needs, specializing in Hot Rod and Chopper customization.

Paint, Pinstriping, Graphic Art

Cindy "Crash" Raschke — Custom hand painted hot rod art, on just about anything!

Dart Graphics — Check out the art of Dart. Pinstriping, signs, computer graphics, hand lettering and more. Dart is also president of the Kreatures Car Club here in Austin. Check out our car clubs page to find out more about the Kreatures cc (video included).

Highpoint Powder Coating — Liberty Hill, Tx. Full service blasting and powder coating shop. Located between Liberty Hill, Texas and Georgetown. [Added 2/17/2010]

Joe's Pinstriping — Austin Tx. Custom paint and airbrushing.

Mathias Airbrushing — Austin Tx. Custom paint and airbrushing.

Mikeys Pinstriping — Seguin Tx. Custom Hand Painted Pinstriping "Mikey did it"

Photography

Flywheel Photography— Josh Dilley photographer. "I told my family that I was moving to Austin to become a great car photographer, they laughed. I knew I had to, so I quit my job, packed up my stuff and started driving." Visit Josh's site for the rest fo the story.

Pixelated Autos — Checkout the photography of Richard "Too Low" Haas at Pixelated Autos. Richard is a long time member of the Donut Gang, a local street rod club founded in 2000. In addition to digital photography, Richard contributes words and photos on hotrodhotline.com.

Clothing, Gifts

512 Clothing Co — Austin, Texas. Home grown clothing line from south Austin. Currently online only. Very cool web site! T-shirts and more for women and guys.
* Thanks 512 Clothing for linking to MOTOR Austin! For that you get your very own banner ad! Buy something from 512!

South Austin Originals — Definately south Austin. See for yourself.

www.thelutherstore.com — Austin Texas. Luther's, Located on South congress, Luther's is a men's and women's clothing and gift store with hot rod style! Check out the PHOTOS in our Gallery!

House O Speed — "Hot rod patches. Vintage drag race posters & hot rod t-shirts for guys, gals and the kids. Old school water slide decals. All the newest Hot Rod Stickers. Cool custom car stuff. Faithfully rendered vintage posters and limited edition low-brow hot rod art..."

Leather, Jewelry

Heavy Magic Leather — "Will Cascio of Heavy Magic has built a reputation in the custom leather business since 1994 on his strive for innovation "bringing tomorrow today", coupled with uncompromising craftsmanship, and an attention to detail bordering on insane."

Museums

Central Texas Museum of Automotive History — Rosanky, Tx.

Dick's Classic Garage — San Marcos, Tx.

Classic Car Limo Service

Vintage Rides of Austin — "Vintage Rides started out simply with a love of classic cars. Owner and founder Edward Dreslinski, a lifelong romantic, decided to share his love for classic cars with other people that want their event to be something beyond special..."

Ediors Note: Vintage Rides is offering a special promotion until February 1, 2010. Call Vintage Rides for details!

Other

Roadhouse Relics — "For the past 15 years, Todd Sanders has dedicated his life to creating glowing tributes to mid-century American pop culture, especially vintage-style neon signs. Todd has studied every aspect of them, even down to authentic-looking weathering techniques that make each sign appear to be 50 years old!"

Athena Manufacturing — Athena Mfg, LP is a high-speed automotive performance and racing manufacturer in Austin Texas that provides many services to racers and performance minded individuals. All types of machining, prototyping, and manufacturing are done in house. We primarily produce private label parts for other aerospace, military, medical, semi-conductor, oil field, performance and racing companies. We also thrive on hard to make racing components and small lot parts for racers who require one off’s or small batches.

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