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Probably a longer post than necessary but there’s an opportunity here for someone.
As some of you know, I have a shop here in Austin where my guys and I (mostly my guys) restore my personal cars. It started in my garage in 2010 when I decided I wanted to be 100% in control of my projects and posted an ad on Craigslist that read “Looking for a Friendly Porsche Mechanic”. 10+ years later I find myself in a 12,000sf facility split between garage space and a fully outfitted restoration shop with multiple lifts, a paint booth, a Celette, and so forth.
My model has always been to find the best guys I can – guys who already have full-time gigs – and offer them part-time/weekend work with cool benefits (trips to the various Porsche events, etc.) and it’s worked out great. The guys I have now are both very talented and some of my best friends and I consider myself lucky to spend my weekends with them building Porsches.
As you’ve read this far, I’ll get to the point. My painter since 2018, Keith (aka Crankys Paint) currently splits his time between building my Porsches and working for another shop here in Austin where he’s been doing vintage Ferrari restoration. Some of you may have met him at various events including the Lit Show. Keith has decided that he’d like to strike out on his own and I just happen to have a fully outfitted restoration shop that sits mostly empty during the week. You probably see where this is going.
As we’re setting Keith up to be in business for himself, we’re looking for his first victim or two. Ideally guys who want their cars done right and who know what that takes. In return for being first in the door, and being patient as Keith transitions from being a hired hand to owning his own business, you’ll get a significant discount for the quality of work being performed. My guess is you’ll pay half what you’d pay for comparable work anywhere else. And Keith doesn’t have a 2-year waiting list (yet).
If anyone is interested, or knows someone who is, we’d love to have a conversation. We’re going to be patient as we really want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. As for the car, Keith is interested in 911/912’s from 1965 through 1989 for his first projects. Interested parties are welcome to visit Austin and see Keith’s work on my personal cars. You won’t be disappointed.
As some of you know, I have a shop here in Austin where my guys and I (mostly my guys) restore my personal cars. It started in my garage in 2010 when I decided I wanted to be 100% in control of my projects and posted an ad on Craigslist that read “Looking for a Friendly Porsche Mechanic”. 10+ years later I find myself in a 12,000sf facility split between garage space and a fully outfitted restoration shop with multiple lifts, a paint booth, a Celette, and so forth.
My model has always been to find the best guys I can – guys who already have full-time gigs – and offer them part-time/weekend work with cool benefits (trips to the various Porsche events, etc.) and it’s worked out great. The guys I have now are both very talented and some of my best friends and I consider myself lucky to spend my weekends with them building Porsches.
As you’ve read this far, I’ll get to the point. My painter since 2018, Keith (aka Crankys Paint) currently splits his time between building my Porsches and working for another shop here in Austin where he’s been doing vintage Ferrari restoration. Some of you may have met him at various events including the Lit Show. Keith has decided that he’d like to strike out on his own and I just happen to have a fully outfitted restoration shop that sits mostly empty during the week. You probably see where this is going.
As we’re setting Keith up to be in business for himself, we’re looking for his first victim or two. Ideally guys who want their cars done right and who know what that takes. In return for being first in the door, and being patient as Keith transitions from being a hired hand to owning his own business, you’ll get a significant discount for the quality of work being performed. My guess is you’ll pay half what you’d pay for comparable work anywhere else. And Keith doesn’t have a 2-year waiting list (yet).
If anyone is interested, or knows someone who is, we’d love to have a conversation. We’re going to be patient as we really want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. As for the car, Keith is interested in 911/912’s from 1965 through 1989 for his first projects. Interested parties are welcome to visit Austin and see Keith’s work on my personal cars. You won’t be disappointed.
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