Canepa
Scotts Valley, CA · San Francisco Bay Area · Est. 1980
Canepa is a world-class concours restoration shop and collector-car dealer in Scotts Valley, on the southern edge of the Bay Area, suited to owners of investment-grade classics who want a complete, show-level ground-up build. Customer-commissioned restoration is a core service, with body, paint, metal forming, upholstery, composites, and mechanical work handled entirely in-house under founder Bruce Canepa. Notable projects include the restoration of the first production Duesenberg, which competed at the Pebble Beach Concours, and the acclaimed Porsche 959 and 917K builds. Buyers should confirm whether they are commissioning a restoration or purchasing from inventory, since the shop does both.
Known for
Done in-house
Services listed
- Full in-house ground-up concours restoration
- body & paint
- metal forming/fabrication
- upholstery
- composites
- mechanical/engine rebuild
What this work costs
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Common questions
- What is Canepa known for?
- Canepa's specialties include Full in-house ground-up concours restoration, body & paint, metal forming/fabrication, upholstery.
- What does Canepa do in-house?
- Canepa handles Full in-house ground-up concours restoration, body & paint, metal forming/fabrication, upholstery, mechanical/engine rebuild in-house.
Sources
- https://canepa.com/restoration/ — listing
- https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/meet-bruce-canepa-customs-and-restoration-artist-s/ — listing
- https://www.thedrive.com/news/20536/this-porsche-959-full-on-restoration-package-from-canepa-costs-750k — listing
- https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/bruce-canepa-reimagined-porsche-959sc-2901024/ — listing
- https://reviews.birdeye.com/canepa-156053844654054 — listing
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/canepa-scotts-valley — listing
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