Welcome to RETRO-MOTIVE online!

Retro-Motive has been open to the public in Newport's South Beach since early 1999, but we have been building cars since the early 70's when horsepower was delivered straight from the factory. We specialize in Antique, Classic, Collectors, Custom Rides, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Pro Street, Street Rods & Vintage Auto's. We also service high end domestic late model Performance Vehicles such as Corvette, Camaro, Cobra & Mustang. We have a large selection of Performance Parts in stock in our Show Room, which we invite you to stop by and tour. See how we Retro-fit anything: Subtle to Brutal, Mild to Wild!

Why is RETRO-MOTIVE your "end of the earth" HOT ROD SHOP. Because geographically, we are literally at the "end of the earth" on Oregon's Beautiful Central Coast. We are known for Building and Restoring Classic Cars. We also offer Custom Fabrication, Modifications, Upgrades and Routine Maintenance for specialty cars. We're also your best bet for Premium GM Service on the Oregon Coast.

We have a GREAT GM Factory Replacement Engine Program. When installed in our shop, per GM guideline criteria, each motor comes with a factory 36 month, 50K mile Warranty and computer diagnostics & oil & filter change at no cost for one full year ! (For a limited time only. Subject to change without notice.)

• Computer Diagnostics, Drive ability& Emissions
• Late Model Computerized Fuel Injection, Ignition Systems & Fuel Economy
• Fabrication, Modification & Installation on your Antique,Classic,Hot Rod, Muscle Car, Street Rod, Work Trucks, SUV's & Vintage Auto's
• Factory GM Engine Replacement with Warranty, Premium GM Service
• Custom Fabrication, Modifications & Upgrades
• Blower Motors, Racing Fuel, Performance Parts, Show Room
• NEW! CARBON FIBER SERVICES

  Not your everyday line up at a repaid shop, Right? That's because RETRO-MOTIVE is not your everyday shop. We specialize in Antique, Classic, Collector,Custom Builds, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Pro Street, Street Rods, and Vintage Autos. From Complete Frame-off Restoration to Drive Train & Suspension Mod's and Custom Fabrication to simple Maintenance. You've seen it done on Monster Garage and West Coast Choppers- Now Experience it right in your own backyard! We're just one mile south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach -Newport, Oregon

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In the past few years the industry has been flooded with Hot Rod TV. It's not as easy as you might think to produce the kind of quality craftsmanship seen on those shows, but RETRO-MOTIVE can give it you! It takes a higher level of Education, Experience, Engineering, Skill, Talent, Imagination, Artistic Ability and Tools and Equipment and Patience. RETRO-MOTVIE is a small business. That's a great benefit to our customers! The service is Personal. You always talk to a live person when you call. We educate our customers so they can make informed decisions, and there are choices to make in every aspect of building your custom car. We encourage our customers to be involved in the decision making.

We are proud of our work and are able to pass on great Confidence to our customers. Check us out and see why RETRO-MOTIVE's Hot Rod Shop is the best hidden secret on the West Coast. Like Thomason says, it's all for "FOR THE LOVE OF CARS!"

Visit the Bay City Cruisers link below to view the 383 Stroker Motor being raffled off NOV. 20, 2004 or get information on how to become a member.