D&Z Customs Shop Profile: Turning Dreams Into Reality
Classic muscle cars: they’re big, they’re beautiful, they’re built for horsepower. They’re also a big investment. Obtaining one is no small feat these days, and cosmetically restoring one is no cakewalk, either. But maximizing the performance of a vehicle that’s been around for half a decade—that’s the hard part. Without the right vision and tools, new owners can see their performance goals go up in smoke.
Meet Randy Johnson, a man with the right vision and tools. A gearhead by nature and lifelong classic-car enthusiast, he decided to pursue his passion and open his own shop in 2007, specializing in restomod, Pro Touring and performance parts. He and wife, Tobie, named the business D&Z Customs after their children, Dylan and Zoey. Since then, Randy’s builds have been acclaimed for their ingenuity in design and performance. While recognized as one of the nation’s top builders, what matters most to Randy is simply helping turn people’s custom-car dreams into realities—his own dream come true.
To learn more, visit DandZCustoms.com.
(Photo: Optima)
Accolades:
- 2016 OPTIMA USCA Motor State Challenge Late Model Third Place: ’02 Corvette
- 2015 Car Craft Pro Builder Shootout Qualifier: ’69 Camaro
- 2013 SEMA Goodguys GOLD Award Winner: ’73 Camaro
- 2012 Car Craft Pro Builder Shootout Qualifier: ’69 AMX
- 2011 & 2010 Car Craft RSE Muscle Car Winner: ’70 Camaro
- 2008 Car Craft Street Machine of the Year Winner: ’66 Chevelle
