Stepping into the San Tan Hot Rods and Restoration is like entering a 50's gas station. The black and white checkered floor, the chrome accents, even the vintage Bob's Big Boy figure in the corner. Yet it is the cars with shining exteriors that first take up your attention. Co-owner, Corey Smith, stands beside a candy apple red '57 Chevy Bel Air and says he has been restoring that one for two years. It's hard not to fall a little bit in love with the lines and details of cars that used to be a common sight on the road. Nowadays, heads turn as a classic Thunderbird or even a Model T Ford rides alongside a Tesla.
Though times have changed, and our cars are more computerized, Corey says the ride in a classic car is no less smooth or enjoyable. Perhaps even more so, since the crowds, young and old, come out for their classic car showcase. Corey's love for cars comes from his father, Jerry, who is also co-owner. He says he still asks him for advice. The family run business started 15 years ago with the nearby San Tan Auto Body. They not only restore and update cars but can also do regular maintenance and service.
www.santanhotrods.com