Sabra Johnson started his aftermarket business with an idea and a limited budget. Through peer to peer mentorship and the help of SEMA, Sabra was able to grow his small neighborhood shop into the largest minority owned restoration and Restomod brand in the world. Sabra Johnson is one of the most Iconic aftermarket restorers in the world and the undisputed Classic Car King with three signature brands and over 50,000 square feet of covered build space in Houston Texas: City Classic Cars for partial restorations and turnkey Restomods, Restorations By Sabra for full restorations and SEMA Builds and Sabra Johnson Coachbuilders for vintage and antique upholstery, wood working and bespoke car building. Sabra believes in paying his success forward to the Industry. Sabra is a Performance Racing Industry Founding member, Member of Ferrari Club of America, A member of Porsche Club of America, A member of the Antique Car Club of America, a Major Builder for Barrett- Jackson Auctions and a devoted supporter of SEMA. Sabra has served as a SEMA Mentor, participated in the SEMA Show Battle of The Builders, attended the Pac Washington Rally on numerous occasions fighting for the RPM act, supports the SEMA Pac at the President’s level, Former ARMO Council Member elected to multiple terms of service, Host of The SEMA Builders Series and veteran participant in SEMA’s educational department. For the last 8 years, Sabra has sponsored a restoration apprenticeship program at his shop in Houston Texas with many transitioning to work in the aftermarket. Sabra’s passion is to lead the charge in the diversification of the industry and help others find success in the aftermarket.

Starting in the early 90's painting kustoms and antique cars with a drive of wanting to make sure every detail was as good as it could get landed Steve and Steve Cook Creations where it is today, multiple Detroit Autorama Great 8's, multiple Goodguys Top 5's, 2 time Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year winner, and a Detroit Autorama Ridler Award. Always trying to push the trend, but remain true to the Detroit Automaker's design of the car Steve has turned out some amazing cars over the years. Cars that have stood the test of time and are still on the road today.

Bob Smith was raised on a dairy farm and ranch in Gainesville, Texas. He worked as a handyman on the farm and ranch until he attended Oklahoma State University Technical Division. He graduated from OSU in September 1973 and received an Associate Degree in machine shop with a 3.80 grade average. Another technical division he studied was automobile upholstery. ln 2017, he was inducted into the OSU Hall of Fame Technical Division. After graduating, he worked for Secmagraph in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the machining division. ln January 1974, with $50.00 in his pocket and $135.00 box of tools he started Bob's Auto Trim in Gainesville, Texas where he did upholstery work. ln 1983, he changed the name to Bob Smith Coachworks, lnc., which houses 12 shops under one roof. ln 1991, he started Texas Metal Finishers which is a plating operation. He still operates both today. Bob has judged many events including Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet, Pebble Beach, Cavallino Classic, Meadowbrook, Keels and Wheels and Concours ltaliano. Bob has served on 17 boards including: Advisory Committee of OSU Technical Division, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville Economic Development Committee, Deacon with First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, Chairperson for 2001 Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet in Dallas, Regional Director for the Ferrari Club of America, served on the Preservation board of Ferrari IAC/PFA, Chairperson for Gainesville Depot Days, Gainesville Medal of Honor, ltalian Car Day at South Fork Ranch, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concours, Keels and Wheels advisory board, Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, Chairperson for the Great American Race 1996 bringing the race to Gainesville for lunch. He served on the board when Texas EPA was rewriting the EPA rules, the Woodbine Water Corporation board as secretary and Morton Museum of Gainesville. With respect to restoration, Coachworks has had many multiple class winners including Pebble Beach, Ferrari Factory Concours 2007, Cavallino, Ferrari Club of America, Amelia lsland, Meadowbrook, Keels and Wheels, Bagatelle in France, Villa d'Este in ltaly, Mercedes Benz Club of America, 3O0SL Group, Quail, ltaliano Concours and Mar a Lago. Coachworks has won many major awards including Ferrari Factory Concours 2007, Cavallino, Ferrari Club of America, Amelia lsland, Keels and Wheels, Bagatelle, Mercedes Benz Club of America, 300SL Group, Quail and ltaliano Concours Coachworks has had multiple Best of Shows: Ferrari Factory Concours 2OO7, Cavallino Classic, Bagatelle, Ferrari Club of America National Meet, Mercedes Benz Club of America, Jaguar Club of America National Meet, Dallas Symphony Concours and 300SL Club Annual Meet. ln 2O2O, his last big accomplishment was top honors winning the Best of the Best in the world at the annual Peninsula Classics showdown. Coachworks has won the Paint Award (chose by paint manufacturers) at the 2O14 Amelia lsland Concours and the Upholstery Award. Coachworks has prepped cars for many rallies including: Mille Miglia, Tour de France, Colorado Grande, Copper State, California Mille Miglia, Texas 1000, Alfa Tours, Forza, Jaguar Club, Mercedes Club of America, Class Car Club of America, and the Great American Race. Coachworks has restored some of the most famous Ferraris, Bugatti's, Alphas, Mercedes, lndianapolis race cars and heavy classic cars of all times. His excellent workmanship and attention to detail and originality has given Bob Smith Coachworks a name known worldwide with an international reputation.

Founded in 1971 Art Morrison Enterprises Inc. got its start as a full service, turn-key drag race chassis manufacturer. Over its 51-year history, AME has focused on high performance, innovative chassis designs. Utilizing the latest in CAD (computer aided design) and suspension analysis software Art Morrison Enterprises Inc. has been able to focus its efforts on building high performance replacement chassis for classic American cars like the 1955-1957 Chevrolet and the 1953-1962 Corvette as well as custom chassis designs for virtually all popular cars and trucks from the mid 1930’s to the mid 1970’s. As a result, AME’s chassis and suspension designs are enabling enthusiasts around the world to build a classic car with modern performance handling.

When Dan was 5 (in 1967) he saw a new Camaro and fell in love. He purchased his first Camaro in 1980 when he was stationed at Ft. Bragg NC and saw a smoking beat up 1967 RS SS Camaro running down 210 in Spring Lake NC. After chasing the owner down and badgering him into selling it, Dan spent a few years hanging out at shops and taking classes to learn how to restore it. When it was done, it was the showpiece that would ultimately inspire the creation of FantomWorks. After spending 24 years in the army as a member of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), flying in the 18th Aviation Brigade, and finally building aircraft for the Task Force 160th, Dan left the Army and began FantomWorks. With his gorgeous wife Melissa by his side, Dan created an amazing restoration shop that was "discovered" by Nicolas Valcours of New Dominion Pictures. Nicolas brought Peter Rees (the creator of Myth Busters) to create a sizzle reel that was ultimately picked up by Discovery Velocity. Dan has over 31 years of experience in the automotive restoration field, including but not limited to certifications in Systems Engineering and Program Management. Before starting FantomWorks, Dan completed numerous restorations of American, European, and Asian muscle cars dating from the 1910′s to the early 1970′s. He also served in and retired from the US Army, where he did a lot of cool and dangerous things, as well as traveled the world. Now with the hand-selected group of professionals at FantomWorks, Dan enjoys managing the overall operations. He works hard to ensure every restoration is completed with attention to detail second to none. Dan’s ongoing goal is to make every customer’s experience at FantomWorks, no matter how big or small, the best they have ever known in the automotive arena.