Kindred Motorworks
Vallejo, US · 4 known investors
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Kindred Motorworks rebuilds classic cars into daily-drivable vehicles, combining vintage styling with modern reliability and offering gas or electric powertrains. The company handcrafts its models—such as a VW Bus and Porsche 911 restomod—at its facility on Mare Island, California for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers.
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Rob HowardinFounderRob Howard founded Kindred Motorworks after building and exiting two supply chain and logistics startups—Ensenda, a 3PL provider sold to Transforce, and Grand Junction, a SaaS platform for same-day delivery acquired by Target, where he subsequently held a leadership role. He holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Yale University.
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- What does Kindred Motorworks do?
- Kindred Motorworks rebuilds classic cars into daily-drivable vehicles, combining vintage styling with modern reliability and offering gas or electric powertrains. The company handcrafts its models—such as a VW Bus and Porsche 911 restomod—at its facility on Mare Island, California for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers.
- Who founded Kindred Motorworks?
- Kindred Motorworks was founded by Rob Howard.
- Who are Kindred Motorworks's investors?
- Kindred Motorworks's investors include Fifth Down Capital, Western Technology Investment, CPMG, FootPrint Coalition.
- Where is Kindred Motorworks headquartered?
- Kindred Motorworks is headquartered in Vallejo, US.


