This past year has been an absolute honor. From day one, we set out to be the neighborhood shop that actually cares—and thanks to our incredible SE Portland community, we've done exactly that! These photos capture the moments, the people, and the passion that make Heavy Metal Motors what it is. We're grateful for every customer who trusted us with their car, every neighbor who stopped by, and everyone who believed in what we're building. Here's to year one—and to many more years of honest repairs, personal service, and a shop vibe that rocks!

Auto repair shop with a truck elevated on a lift for inspection or repair, man working underneath, signboard with business details and a QR code, and clear sky outside.
A large vintage racing poster featuring a black race car with orange and white decals, the number 2 on its side, and the words 'Genuine Draft' prominently displayed. The poster includes the phrase 'Nobody Comes Close To Miller Genuine Draft.' and is
Part of a vintage truck with garage tool stickers, parked outdoors with greenery and blue sky in the background.
A black Snap-on tool chest with a red pegboard back, containing various hand tools, tools, and accessories, in a garage or workshop setting.
Two smiling men wearing Harley-Davidson mechanic shirts taking a selfie inside a garage with a racing banner in the background.
A four-tier black plastic shelving unit stocked with automotive fluids, oils, coolants, and tools against a white wall.
Two people working on a vehicle lifted on a mechanic's lift in an auto repair shop.
A mechanic in a red uniform working on a vehicle's brake assembly in a garage, with tools and rags on the floor nearby.
An automotive intake manifold placed on a gray table with a concrete floor visible below.
A TIG welding machine, a compressed air tank, and a smaller gray compressor are placed near a white wall with a red dustpan on the wall.
A mechanic sitting inside a disassembled car, giving a thumbs-up, with a red bucket labeled 'HARBOR FREIGHT' under him.
A mechanic working on a brown Dodge Ram van with its hood open inside a garage.
Comparison of a clean, silver engine intake manifold and an old, rusty, corroded intake manifold on a concrete floor. A person wearing black shoes is standing nearby.
Car transmission mounted on a blue stand in a garage, with tools and boxes in the background.
A vintage red and white Chevrolet car parked on a paved lot near a brick building with a window.
A person wearing glasses and a red and black shirt working on a car engine in a garage.
Inside a garage, an orange vintage car being serviced with a mechanic working on it. Parking lot visible outside through the open garage door.
Close-up of a chrome emblem that says "Voldz" attached to an orange surface.
Group of five people smiling at an outdoor event, sitting in a lineup seat with other people in the background, some wearing headphones and sunglasses, on a sunny day.
A mechanic working on an old, rusty brown Chevrolet pickup truck inside a garage. The truck is lifted on a hydraulic lift, and the mechanic is inspecting a component near the front wheel.
Red vintage Chevrolet car on a lift with its hood open inside a garage.
Inside of an unfinished or stripped-down SUV with the rear door open, showing the empty cargo area, the metal framework, and the front seats.
An overhead view of a car in a garage or workshop, with its hood open. The car has a banner on its roof advertising 'Hewy Metal' and a contact URL. The workspace contains tools, a hydraulic lift, a bicycle, a workbench, and various equipment and supp
Carburetor placed on a textured black surface with a yellow and brown object and some stickers in the background.
A vintage brown Dodge Ram van inside a garage with an open door, various stickers on a blue hydraulic lift, and trees visible outside.
A dusty, abandoned car with missing front bumper parked in a lot with other vehicles and a repair shop in the background.
Mud-covered, damaged police or emergency vehicle in a dusty outdoor parking lot with other vehicles in the background.
Two muddy, damaged race cars in a parking lot, with people inspecting them and a crowd of vehicles in the background.
A vintage engine with visible rust, an air filter, spark plugs, and various hoses and wires.
Man sitting in a race car, wearing a headlamp, glasses, and gloves, giving a thumbs-up and smiling.
A person with long hair, glasses, black gloves, a red and black shirt, and black shorts is working with a metal pipe and a power tool on a concrete floor in a garage or workshop. In the background, there are various automobile parts, a bicycle, and a
Interior of a vintage red Ford truck, showing the steering wheel, dashboard, and various gauges.
A vintage red pickup truck with its hood open, parked on a street next to a silver station wagon, with a blue house and trees in the background.
A red, vintage Ford pickup truck parked outdoors on a sunny day, with a small stool nearby, wet pavement, and trees in the background.
A vintage orange muscle car with black wheels, parked inside an auto repair garage, with tools and equipment around.
Close-up of a car engine showing blue valve covers, a chrome air cleaner, various hoses, and electrical wiring.
Close-up of an engine cylinder head with blue rocker arms installed, part of a car engine's valve train, with red ignition wires and other engine components visible.
A maroon classic car with its hood open, showing the engine, in a garage or workshop.
A vintage blue and white convertible car with its hood open inside a garage or auto shop, with cars and trees visible through the open garage door.
A vinyl album cover titled 'Y&T Moon Streak' featuring an illustration of a woman in metallic armor riding a snake with a red background, placed inside a glass display case on a wooden surface.
Front view of a vintage Chevrolet car with SS emblem, black body, chrome details, and dual headlights, parked on a street.
A man working underneath a yellow vehicle, welding with a bright blue light, in a workshop setting with tools and equipment around.
A mechanic works on a blue vintage Corvette with its hood and trunk open inside a garage. The car is on a lift, and the mechanic is wearing black gloves and a black and red uniform.
An old, red, vintage car parked outside a building with a brick wall. The car has a black grill, chrome bumpers, and is missing a hubcap on the front right tire. There is a parking lot with other parked cars in the background, and a blue sky overhead
An old, dusty maroon station wagon inside an auto repair shop. Workshop tools and equipment are visible in the background.
Black vintage car inside a garage, partially visible in the image, with a chrome grille and bumper, classic round headlights, and chrome details.
A vintage green car parked on a city street with houses and a speed limit of 25 mph visible in the background.