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Xtreme Muscle Carz

Highland, IL · St. Louis & Metro East · Est. 1997

Owner/operator/painter Brett Cygan

Xtreme Muscle Carz, founded in 1997, is owned and operated by Brett Cygan — who is also the painter, which tells you where their pride is. They grew out of a collision center, so body, custom paint, fabrication, and engine swaps are all in-house, with a team that claims 100-plus years of combined experience. American muscle and resto-mods are the focus, out in the Metro East.

Best suited for

American muscle and resto-mod builds where custom paint and bodywork are the priority. The owner paints, so paint-forward projects are a strong fit.

Known for

American muscle car restorationResto-modsCustom paintLS swaps

Done in-house

Mechanical repairBody & paintFabricationCustom paintEngine swaps

Services listed

  • Complete auto restoration
  • Custom paint
  • Fabrication
  • RestoMod / LS swap work
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No placement fees — order isn't for sale.

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What to ask this shop

  • 1.The owner is the painter — ask to see his paintwork up close and talk through the finish tier you want.
  • 2.Ask to see a recent muscle or resto-mod build and the owner's number 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.xtrememusclecarz.com/ — name, city, state, website, specialties, services, note
  2. https://www.xtrememusclecarz.com/about-us — founded, ownership, inHouse