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CURATED CALIFORNIA DIRECTORY

California Auto Directory

A selective editorial directory of automotive businesses and destinations connected to California car culture. Listings are informational and are not paid endorsements.

Automotive Businesses

Addresses were checked during the August 18, 2026 research pass. Recheck business details before publication because locations can change.

Automotive customization workshop exterior with cars in Van Nuys, California

Galpin Auto Sports

Address
15600 Roscoe Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406
A long-running Southern California automotive customization operation within the Galpin group. The listing fits the site car-culture directory because of its custom vehicle focus.
Automotive customization facility exterior with modified cars in Burbank, California

West Coast Customs

Address
2101 W Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504
A Burbank automotive customization business known for custom vehicle builds. This directory entry is informational and is not an endorsement.
Specialty vehicle workshop with classic four-wheel-drive vehicles in Chatsworth, California

ICON

Address
9601 Lurline Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311

A Chatsworth vehicle design and restoration company associated with low-volume custom four-wheel-drive builds and modernized classics.

Collector car showroom and specialty automotive workshop in Scotts Valley, California

Canepa

Address
4900 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

A Scotts Valley automotive company focused on collector cars, restoration, motorsports, and specialty vehicle sales, with an enthusiast-oriented showroom environment.

Automotive Destinations

Distinctive automotive museum exterior along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles

Petersen Automotive Museum

Address
6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

An automotive museum with rotating exhibitions and a large collection spanning vehicle history, design, film, and technology.
Automotive museum building in Sylmar, California

The Nethercutt Museum

Address
15151 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, CA 91342

A California automotive collection centered on historic vehicles and related mechanical and decorative arts.