Classic Car Restoration Happens Here !
Orinda Classic Car Center spawned as a result of an ever growing passion to work on classic American vehicles! Our staff consists of automotive enthusiasts who turned their love of the industry into a career. With over 40 years of experience our team has nearly been through it all in this business. Our main goal is to accomplish a high quality standard that exceeds our customers expectations. We enjoy the process of taking a vehicle that has seen better days and turning it into one that brings nothing but smiles once finished.
Hans "The Professor" Hiller - Service Supervisor
Hans has been in the automotive field professionally for over 40 years, he started getting his hands dirty working on lawnmowers and garden equipment with his grandpa "Les" at 5 years old. This eventually set his path in the automotive field. He has worked across the board as a master technician, manager, and instructor. His collective experience even includes having been in charge of a repair facility in another country over seas! He came to Orinda with the goal of accomplishing customers' dreams of restoring their classic vehicles!
Xavier Estrada – Media Marketer & Parts Manager
Ever since Xavier was introduced to cars as a kid he has made it his passion! Early in his career he worked as a technician and moved into other roles in the automotive field such as an administrator. Since his arrival he has been our media marketer and parts manager. Having a keen eye photographing vehicles and sharing it with our audience as well as handling our media outlets, and managing our parts inventory making sure we are organized and ready to work on these classic vehicles. A true auto enthusiast and important member of our team!
Greg Sisk – Master Technician
Greg is a terminal car guy! After attending a trade school, serving on a pit crew and owning, restoring dozens of cool cars he now gets to live his dream every day. His personal collection is up to about fifteen. He has a rare skill set that includes welding, fabricating, electrical, differentials, carbs and computer controlled hot rods! We could not have the Orinda Classic Car Center without this guy!
Joel Patrick - Technician
Joel has been working on classic vehicles for decades and has owned some over the years! His experience and passion lead him to join our team. Being at the Classic Car Center his skill set is a valuable one, from having knowledge of various vehicles to being able to weld he is an all around old school technician!
Ron Dotson - Wire Specialist Technician
Ron has been around cars for most of his life and has decades worth of experience working on them. His knowledge in wiring goes back a long time having worked on police vehicles, sports cars, and classics. From repairing harnesses to installing aftermarket equipment his knowledge and specialty helps us tackle these tricky jobs, and he is a valued member of our team!