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From Camaro to Company:
The Origin Story of SpeedNut Garage

Classic Car Culture
Oct 28, 2025

Every classic car has a story. Ours begins with a 1967 Camaro.

THE FIRST SPARK: A FATHER, A SON, AND A CAMARO

More than 30 years ago, Wilson brought home a ’67 Camaro. It ran well enough, but over time it became the family project.
There are old photos of a young Wyatt holding tools in the garage, learning side by side with his dad. Cindy pitched in too — sometimes working the jack, sometimes just making sure the project kept moving.

That Camaro became more than a car. It was a constant through moves, tight budgets, and big life changes. It was a reminder that some things are worth keeping on the road.

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From Hobby to Craft

As Wyatt grew up, weekends in the garage turned into a career. He cut his teeth at Discount Tire, earned a welding certificate, and spent three years at Robinson Restoration, a shop dedicated entirely to classics.

Day after day, he worked alongside old-school craftsmen and came to understand the difference between doing things the “cheap way” and doing them the right way. By the time he left, Wyatt’s skills had surpassed his dad’s — a proud passing of the torch that deepened the family’s shared love for these cars.

Why We Started SpeedNut Garage

Classic cars weren’t built to sit under covers or collect dust at car shows. They were built to be driven, shared, and loved.

Too many of them spend their lives locked away, guarded by owners who won’t let anyone breathe on them. We saw an opportunity to change that.

SpeedNut Garage was born from one simple idea:

Every car has a story — let it be part of yours.

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Why We Started SpeedNut Garage

Our mission is simple: get these classics out of the garage and back on the road (or in front of the camera).
Whether it’s:

  • A wedding getaway car
  • A backdrop for senior photos
  • A surprise birthday ride
  • Or just the thrill of sliding behind the wheel of something that makes strangers give you a thumbs-up on the highway

SpeedNut Garage exists to make the classic car experience accessible.

The Road Ahead

What started with one Camaro is now growing into a fleet — each with its own history, personality, and purpose. We’re not just keeping cars alive; we’re keeping memories alive. And we can’t wait to see where your story and ours cross paths.

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