Nestled along Fitzhugh Road, Kaspar’s Kustoms is a shop devoted to classic cars, “kustoms,” and hot rods. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Michael Casey and Zahia Tawil, Kaspar’s Kustoms is dedicated to preserving American automobile culture. While Casey and Tawil service and contribute to a wide range of builds, they understand that these vehicles ultimately become more than transportation—they are functional works of art.
Though their paths were intertwined long before the shop existed, it took years for Casey and Tawil to truly connect. The two attended the same Austin high school, barely exchanging words, yet remained loosely aware of each other for years before life brought them together again.
Casey grew up racing and building motorcycles and cars, an early passion that naturally led to a career as a mechanic. With nearly a decade of professional experience, he has worked on vehicles spanning nearly a century, from the 1920s to the 2020s.
Tawil’s journey took a different route. She earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering and spent time in the corporate world before ultimately choosing to follow her true passion: cars. That decision opened the door to her love of textiles, upholstery, and the creative side of customization, skills that now define the interiors coming out of Kaspar’s Kustoms.
After moving back to Texas, Tawil reconnected with Casey, and their friendship grew around a mutual love of cars. That connection eventually led to marriage and a shared dream of opening a shop together. When they relocated to Dripping Springs, the timing finally felt right.
Once they secured their space, the couple got straight to work building the business side by side. With Casey handling mechanical, electrical, and fabrication and Tawil focusing on interiors, their shop does almost everything, with the exception of paint.
Outside the shop, they’re often found at local car shows, engaging with fellow enthusiasts and the surrounding community. When they’re not there, they’re learning—constantly expanding their knowledge to help carry forward American customization culture. With a deep respect for the “old-school way,” Casey and Tawil value quality, attention to detail, and patience. Those principles guide their work each day as they strive to revive an era of elegance in everything they do.
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