Marcus Reed
Founder · Restoration Director · 18 years
Blackline Heritage / About
Small shop.
Serious standards.
Blackline Heritage is built around controlled workload, direct communication and the belief that the underside should be as intentional as the paint.
Independent
since 2016
since 2016
Our shop
A collector-car workshop, not an assembly line.
Founded in Dallas in 2016, Blackline grew from a two-bay specialty garage into a focused restoration atelier serving owners across Texas and the South Central U.S.
We intentionally cap full-build intake. That keeps project managers close to the work, makes vendor scheduling more predictable and reduces the stop-start cycle that can stretch restorations indefinitely.
TransparencyPhotos, notes, approvals and change orders are part of the build.
RestraintWe do not replace original parts simply because new ones are easier.
FunctionCars are heat-cycled, road-tested and sorted beyond the photo shoot.
FinishPanel gaps, wiring, plumbing and hardware receive the same attention as paint.
Lead team
The people signing off.
A compact senior team reviews every major build milestone. Specialists are brought in when the work demands it, but accountability stays in-house.
Elena Vargas
Body & Finish Lead · 14 years
Trevor Cole
Chassis & Performance Lead · 12 years
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