Evolving Dealers
V elocity Restorations based in Cantonment, Florida, is a classic vehicle and resto- mod builder that is continuing to expand its national footprint as its authorized dealer network grows to 15 luxury dealerships across nine states. With placements in automotive showrooms across the country, customers can now expe- rience and test drive Velocity’s re- engineered classics closer to home. The growing network includes partnerships with luxury dealer- ships from coast-to-coast, such as McLaren Boston, McLaren Scottsdale, McLaren Denver, RK Motors, Autosport Design and members of the Warren Henry Automotive Group, among others. The current dealerships span California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Velocity’s home state of Florida. These strategic relationships make it easier for potential customers to view and drive Velocity vehicles in person and reflects an increasing demand for premium restomods across high-end dealerships. Unlike traditional specialty car builders, Velocity operates a con- signment-based dealer model that allows retail partners to showcase
inventory without upfront acquisi- tion costs. Each dealership receives dedicated showroom displays, branded marketing materials and access to professional photogra- phy and video assets to support sales efforts. For clients seeking a bespoke experience, dealers also have access to Velocity’s 14- to 16- week build slots, allowing cus- tomers to configure vehicles tai- lored to their exact specifications. This makes ordering one of these classics or restomods comparable to purchasing and ordering a new vehicle from the factory. Velocity’s offerings are like buying a modern vehicle in vintage form as most of the components included in the build are brand new to ensure comfort and reliability.
Velocity also has several spec builds available for immediate ship- ment to a buyer, should they find one to their liking. “The way spe- cialty vehicles are sold is evolving,” said Velocity CEO Stuart Wilson. “Restomods are no longer confined to small shop builders or private commissions. Today, customers can walk into a luxury showroom, see the vehicle in person and get behind the wheel. Our dealer model reflects that shift and posi- tions Velocity at the forefront of this next phase of the industry.” Velocity plans to continue growing its authorized dealer presence to new cities and states while main- taining a curated partnership strat- egy. For more information visit velocityrestorations.com.
Cultural Celebration
T he next time you visit the post office, look for the new Lowriders Forever stamps. They cele- brate a culture that originated in the working-class Mexican American /Chicano communi- ties throughout the American Southwest. They are available in sheets of 15, and show five dazzling lowrider models: a
blue ‘58 Chevrolet Impala named “Eight Figures,” an orange ‘64 Chevrolet Impala named “The Golden Rose,” a green ‘87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme named “Pocket Change,” a blue ‘46 Chevrolet Fleetline named “Let the Good Times Roll/Soy Como Soy,” and a red Chevrolet Impala named “El Rey.”
14 JUNE 2026
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