Better Than Original Cars specializes in “back to factory” restorations, re-creations and "Kustom" classics, muscle cars, streetrods, and resto-mods.

BTO Cars was organized in July 2003 by Klaus “Zimm” Zimmer and Jordan Glazov.  Zimm, an NHRA top fuel drag racer, has been restoring cars professionally for over 24 years. His clients include Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Mario Andretti. Zimm's restorations and “kustoms” are perennial trophy winners.

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Glazov is a retired attorney, real estate developer/investor and international corporate CEO, has been an SCCA Formula Ford and S2 racer and an avid car collector since 1975, and now drives a Dodge Viper GTS.

They have assembled an experienced and talented staff of restoration technicians that has made BTO Cars into a respected and renown restorer and “kustomizer” of award winning collector cars.

BTO Cars'  modern 7,200 square foot shop facility provides state of the art equipment and ample work space and auto storage that enables our staff to execute prize winning work.

We're car crazy, gearhead fanatics. We strive for perfection in every job we do. It may become your car, but it's our reputation. We don't do "drivers". We only do "Best of Show".

A BTO full rotisserie restoration includes: complete disassembly of the car, cataloging and inspection of every part and system; restoration of original parts when possible, replacement with NOS, new reproduction, or restored parts when not possible; modifications and upgrades, if appropriate; fabrication and sheet metal repairs by butt-welding seams and grinding and finishing welds to be undetectable; prepping, blocking, painting, sanding and buffing, allowing proper curing times and using the best quality materials; reassembly and testing of all components and systems to confirm proper fit, finish and operation.

For certain specialized tasks, we use only subcontractors who perform to our exacting standards for specific engine, transmission, radio, gauge, interior, chroming and anodizing, and front end alignment work.

Our satisfied customers understand that BTO's commitment to perfection results in the meticulous craftsmanship that adds value to the BTO Car they purchase.

[Please note: BTO no longer works on customer's cars; we only restore, build and sell cars that we own.]