You drive. We handle the nuts & bolts.

Autobody • Trucks • Rebuildables

With over 50 years of experience, we know how to get you in the driver’s seat of a car you love.

We’re a one stop shop for premium custom cars and autobody in Chattanooga, TN.

From paint jobs and lifts to helping you find your next dream car, we do it all.

Not every shop takes care of your car the way you would.

Too many shops settle for the bare minimum. To them, you’re just a number.

It’s not easy restoring a car to its full glory.

Old cars and new—they take time, attention, and expertise to get the job done right.

Most shops don’t “do it all” and usually want you in and out.

We take on projects that we’ll love working on almost as much as you’ll love driving.

So where can you find a full service shop with experience & know-how?

Our customers drive away happy, knowing we pay attention to every detail.

We don’t cut corners. We don’t rush. We are ruthlessly dedicated to quality.

Full service body shop.

We handle painting, mechanical, finishing and more.

Up front, honest pricing.

No nickel and diming here. We’ll help you detail what’s important and explain costs.

You want the pros.

We’ll give you honest feedback so you end up with the best end result.

Bring a car you love or
let us help you find one.

Whether your car needs restoration or you are looking for a new project, we’ll educate you on your options and get the job done.

LS swaps & upgrades.

Enjoy that classy old time look with the safety and consistency of a modern engine.

Painting

Our paint specialists professionally prep and paint your vehicle to the highest industry standards.

Autobody

Body work, dent repair, sheet metal work, panel alignment—you name it, we do it.

how to get started

Submit a project request.

We’ll set up a time to discuss your project with you.

Let’s build something awesome together.

We’ll take good care of you.

What's your project?

Book your consultation call.

Baxter Auto
Passion for cars. 
Dedication to quality.

Gary Engeman has been building cars professionally since 1985. He has run auto body shops out of New York, Florida, Sweden, and now, Chattanooga. He’s loved working on vehicles since he was 11-years-old when he was building cars in his parent’s garage.

Today, Gary and his team have helped hundreds of clients find and build custom cars they love. From ideation to execution, you can rest easy knowing the team will give 100% every step of the way.