Behind the Scenes at StreetWorks Exotics: Exclusive Interview With Matt Backhaus
Behind the Scenes at StreetWorks Exotics: An Exclusive Look at Masterful Restorations – Restoring classic cars is more than just a job at StreetWorks Exotics—it’s an art form. In this exclusive interview, shop owner Matt Backhaus shares the incredible journey of breathing new life into legendary machines like the De Tomaso Mangusta, Lamborghini Islero, and Maserati Sebring. From sourcing rare parts to perfecting concours-level details, each project is a testament to craftsmanship, patience, and passion. Join us as we step inside the workshop, uncover restoration secrets, and explore the dedication that makes StreetWorks Exotics a leader in classic car restoration.
Upholsterer
As an upholsterer you are an essential part of the team, you would have the knowledge and ability to piece together the interior of the car that’s being restored. You would sew seat covers, floor mats, cover the center console, glove box, dash and inside the trunk.
Bodywork
We are looking for someone with knowledge in body working. Body work is a form of art and the “art piece” has to be flawless in order to move on to the next step.
Automotive Restoration Technician
We are currently looking for someone to join the team who is knowledgeable in mechanical and general assembly.
We Are Hiring!
We Are Hiring! We are Hiring! We are looking for Apprentice to Expert level experience in Upholstery. Email your resume to: streetworkshotrods@gmail.com Message us on Facebook/Instagram Reach out by phone: 262-547-0052
StreetWorks – The beginning of a legacy
Author: Matthew Backhaus, Owner of Streetworks Exotics LLC 2004 was our first year invited to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. We were a relatively new shop at the time, with only two full-time employees. When we heard Pebble beach was doing a Giugiaro class, we submitted the Iso Grifo GL350 (chassis #148 pictured above) we…