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Chimera Motors

Huntington Beach, CA · Greater Los Angeles

Chimera Motors focuses on pre-1975 American classics and runs a full in-house bench — paint and body, engine and LS swaps, upholstery, brake and steering conversions, and fabrication. They sit comfortably between correct restoration and restomod, which makes them a fit if you want period looks with modern drivability rather than a concours-correct time capsule.

Best suited for

Pre-1975 American builds that blend correct looks with modern upgrades — disc brakes, power steering, EFI, LS. Less of a strict concours shop.

Known for

Pre-1975 American classic restorationPaint & bodyCustom car buildsRestomod conversions

Done in-house

Mechanical repairBody & paintElectricalUpholsteryEngine buildingFabrication

Services listed

  • Paint and body
  • Engine rebuild & LS swap
  • Upholstery & interior
  • Disc brake & power steering conversions
  • EFI conversion / transmission swap
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No placement fees — order isn't for sale.

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What to ask this shop

  • 1.They span restoration and restomod — ask them to be specific about which modern upgrades they'd recommend for your car and which they'd leave stock.
  • 2.Ask to see a recent build with a similar restomod scope and the owner's contact for a reference.

These come from the 47 questions in the Shop Vetting System — the full list is what you walk in with.

Sources

  1. https://www.chimeramotors.com/ — name, city, state, specialties, services, note
  2. https://www.chimeramotors.com/services — inHouse