About Us

From a young age, Dan was drawn to anything with two to four wheels. While in high school, he attended vocational school to develop hands-on skills in the trade he was passionate about. After graduating, Dan worked in a dealership body shop before opening his own shop in 1979—a decision he never looked back on.

Dan began his career painting race cars and completing award-winning Ferrari restorations. In 1990, he brought his personal project, a 1932 Ford Roadster, to the Detroit Autorama, where it earned the prestigious Ridler Award. In the mid-1990s, Dan formed a relationship with Duraliner, building multiple custom SEMA trucks that received numerous Ford Motor Company design awards.

This success led to a long-standing collaboration with Ford Motor Company, where Dan was hired for more than 20 years to create cutaway engines and display pieces showcased around the world.

Today, Dan has returned to his core passion—the history of hot rodding. He focuses on recreating historically significant race cars, many of which have been featured in publications such as The Rodder’s Journal and Hop Up Magazine. His work blends vintage design and craftsmanship with modern technology, honoring the past while imagining what the pioneers of hot rodding might create today.