This California Company Is Bringing Classic Cars Into the Future
Kindred Motorworks reimagined a Bronco, VW Bus, and Camaro that hope to deliver all the nostalgia with none of the headaches.
Kindred Motorworks reimagined a Bronco, VW Bus, and Camaro that hope to deliver all the nostalgia with none of the headaches.
There’s no feeling like hitting the open road in a vintage car—but actually maintaining one is an entirely different story, with mechanical issues, hard-to-find parts, and poor performance. Now, one company is on a mission to deliver on both the promises of classic car ownership, and the realities of it.
Kindred Motorworks performs every aspect of its auto restoration process under one roof in its Mare Island, California, facility. "Modernizing a vintage car is a huge advantage," says Rob Howard, founder of Kindred Motorworks. "The challenges involved with vintage cars melt away and you’re actually able to be present in the moment and just enjoy the ride."
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New California start-up Kindred Motorworks takes unrestored classic cars and gives them an inside out overhaul, turning them into modern vehicles with respect to the makers’ original visions. First up from the company are a Bronco, VW Bus, and Camaro LT, each with its beloved lines, but with head-turning paint jobs, fresh interior finishes, and, with new combustion engines, a break at the gas pump.
The Kindred Bronco is based on the 1966 to 1975 Ford Bronco.
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Bringing cars like these up to speed typically isn’t a process you can rush, says Kindred’s founder, tech entrepreneur and classic-car hobbyist Rob Howard. "I had a notebook where I kept track of everything I did on the car," he recalls. "One day, I realized how complex it was and knew I could organize it in a much more efficient way using technology."
The Kindred Bronco has been updated with a modern internal combustion engine. Other features include a new high-performance drivetrain, front and rear disc brakes, 4WD, and LED headlights.
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