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WHO WE ARE

We have been small business owners in the classic car industry since 1996, with cumulative performance vehicle experience for over 30 years. 

 

After years of serving as central Ohio's premiere classic car dealer at Cruisin Classics Auto Sales, we saw an unfulfilled need that was not being met for our clients. 

 

We loved helping match our clients with the classic and American muscle cars of their dreams. But what about after the purchase? We recognized that our clients needed a trusted resource to continue to care for their classic vehicles. 

 

It did not sit well with us that our valued clients and their incredible vehicles were being outsourced to, sometimes several, third-party resources for maintenance and performance needs. 

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We also wanted to help the many people that we had met over the years who already owned classic vehicles which were in need of restoration, upgrades and maintenance. Too often, we were seeing vehicles with so much potential left sitting in garages under covers because their owners did not know who to turn to for such specialized work. 

 

It is our goal to offer our clients a truly comprehensive, seamless, and enjoyable classic car ownership experience, from purchase to maintenance to storage. 

 

Thus, Cruisin Classics Performance Center was born. We have cherry-picked the most talented, experienced and passionate team of technicians to offer our clients a true one-stop-shop solution for any and all of their classic car needs. 

 

Outside of the shop, this business has afforded us the opportunity to be actively involved in our community and fulfill our goal of supporting several local and national organizations that hold a special place in our hearts. 

 

Annually, we are heavily involved as donors and participants in The Arthritis Foundation Car Show and The Columbus Zoo's Colo's Classic Car Show

 

We are proud sponsors of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, the Columbus USO, Honor Flight, Special Olympics, multiple car clubs and much more. 

 

 

 

 

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MEET YOUR TEAM

Michael has nearly 30 years of experience in the auto technician industry.  

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Michael knows the joys of a finished classic car project from his own experience and enjoys being a part of that process for the clients he serves at Cruisin Classics Performance Center. 

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When he's not at work or working on his own cars, his favorite hobby is bow hunting. 

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SCOTT SMITH, SERVICE MANAGER

As the Service Manager, Scott oversees our team of technicians while acting as a liaison between our team and our clients to ensure we exceed expectations on every project. 

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Scott began working on cars in his youth and attended the Fairfield Career Center for Auto Technologies. Before joining the Cruisin Classics Performance Center team, Scott worked for dealerships in management positions. 

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Scott's favorite part of his position at Cruisin Performance is the ability to work with his team to problem solve and offer solutions. 

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Scott's passion outside of work still revolves around cars, specifically Mopar muscle cars . 

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MICHAEL CARROLL, TECHNICIAN

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BOB BELL, TECHNICIAN

A true auto enthusiast, Bob studied all aspects of auto repair at CPI Technical Institute where he went on to graduate top of his class. He has 37 years of experience in transmission and auto repair, building hot rods and rat rods. 

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After all of these years in the industry, Bob says, seeing the client's smile when they get their car back after a job well done is still his favorite part of the job. 

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Outside of work, it's no surprise that Bob enjoys car shows and showing off his own rat rod, named "The Zombie." He also enjoys spending time outdoors and at his cabin in Southern Ohio. 

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DANE DODGE, TECHNICIAN

LARUE JEFFREY, TECHNICIAN

LaRue developed a passion for cars early, at the age of 15, when helping his dad work on his '67 Camaro and '72 Nova. Now, both classic cars belong to LaRue.  

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LaRue has been part of the Cruisin Classics Performance team of technicians for over five years. His special interest and skill is in the electrical restoration of classic vehicals.

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When not in the shop or tuning up his own vehicles, LaRue enjoys yard projects around his house. 

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VALERIA DRESBACH, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR 

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Valeria has been part of the Cruisin Classics Performance team for over six years, has worked in the automotive industry for 15 years, and managed offices for over 30.  

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The role of Cruisin Classics Office Administrator is a natural fit for Valeria, who is a classic car enthusiast. 

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In addition to driving classic cars, learning about them and assisting our clientele with their classic car needs, Valeria is the president of Carz and Causez, a 501c(3) charity that hosts car shows to raise money for other non-profit organizations.   

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With 44 years of industry experience, Dane is Chrysler & Dodge Certified. 

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Dane's mechanical experience and passion for classic cars make him a natural fit for Cruisin Classics Performance Center team. 

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Outside of the shop, his interests are building older Mopars, Motocross, and working on his farm.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

It is our mission to provide excellence in service and care for our clients' vehicles with the same integrity and precision as we would our own. If you're a trained, experienced classic car technician and this mission speaks to you and you're interested in joining one of the most talented and respected teams in the midwest, please email your resume to cruisinperformance@gmail.com for consideration. 

CALL US

Tel: 614-957-5413

EMAIL US
OPENING HOURS

Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm |closed 11am -12pm 

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

we provide the highest quality craftsmanship & precision when serving our clients and their vehicles

OUR SERVICES

- Performance Maintenance

- Performance Upgrades

- Total Interior & Exterior Modernization

- Sales (Cruisin Classics Auto Sales)

- Storage (Cruisin Classics Auto Sales)

VISIT US

4038 Fisher Rd.
Columbus, OH. 43228

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