Preserving the past,
in the present, for the future—
it’s a state of mind.

Located in Pontiac, Michigan, State of Mind Customs is an automotive and custom restoration shop specializing in vintage Volkswagens and classic muscle cars. With over 45 years of experience, John Bickel and his team of technicians are uniquely equipped to take on your project.

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Wide Range of Projects

We use only the highest quality products available. Based on accessibility and customer preference, vintage materials may be used. All body, chassis and paint restorations are done in-house. We believe that it takes the best to deliver the best.

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Full Range of Services

State of Mind Customs provides a full range of vintage vehicle and classic car services from chassis-off restorations to repairs and insurance claims on your vintage or classic auto. From complete restorations to floor pans and wheels, your project is not too big or too small for SOMC.

“I was so pleased to find a VW expertise shop in Michigan that could do such a quality restoration. John and his team kept me in the loop through all processes with phone calls, emails and pictures. John was very flexible with timing on parts and as…

“I was so pleased to find a VW expertise shop in Michigan that could do such a quality restoration. John and his team kept me in the loop through all processes with phone calls, emails and pictures. John was very flexible with timing on parts and assemblies that I supplied. John made every attempt to make sure that this would be a stress-free project. I would highly recommend SOMC with any restoration project you might have in mind!”
Gary Penission

“From the moment I met John, I knew my beloved VW Beetle was in the best hands. I loved being invited to his shop and getting an explanation of the work being completed. Seeing and touching the process was awesome and something I never expected and …

“From the moment I met John, I knew my beloved VW Beetle was in the best hands. I loved being invited to his shop and getting an explanation of the work being completed. Seeing and touching the process was awesome and something I never expected and probably wouldn’t have got from someone else. John made sure we were part of the process and was transparent about the work being completed and why. SOMC transformed my Beetle into my absolute dream car!”
Robert Schoof

“John and his staff at SOMC worked very closely with me down to the smallest details, a true collaboration with me as a customer to make sure that there were no surprises with the completed vehicle. I felt that I was on the team throughout the entir…

“John and his staff at SOMC worked very closely with me down to the smallest details, a true collaboration with me as a customer to make sure that there were no surprises with the completed vehicle. I felt that I was on the team throughout the entire project as we worked together to the finish of the project.”
Mark Borowski

Contact us.

info@stateofmindcustoms.com
248-342-5007

1501 Baldwin Road
Pontiac, Michigan