About Quality Muscle Car Restorations, LLC (QMCR)

QMCR's owner has over 44 years of restoration experience.

QMCR has the reputation for making restoration projects run, operate, and drive as good as new or better. We also have a high level of knowledge concerning factory original and correct restorations. We have attended numerous regional and national judging events including AACA and NCRS. We have ownership and/or exposure to numerous factory original cars. Quality Muscle Car Restorations LLC has low-overhead and modern up to date restoration facility and equipment.

 

 

Ward Gappa                                                  

 6050 East Aster Drive                                                                                                 

Scottsdale, AZ 85254    

 Telephone:           Cell        602-810-2039                      

 Email:                   qualitymusclecar@gmail.com

 Website:               qualitymusclecarrestorations.com

 

• Operation of a successful auto restoration business for the past 10 years which specializes in OEM restorations of 1968-1971 Muscle Mopars, 1964-1972 Chevelles, 1967-1969 Camaros and 1963-1967 Corvettes
• We have performed factory-original type restoration work on our own cars is the 1970s.
• Possession of large library containing many factory reference books, catalogs, parts books, assembly manuals, and original “back in the day” automotive magazine
• Have long-term experience in points judging of collector cars, as both a judge and as a paricipant
• Maintain membership in NCRS, AACA, Early Ford V-8 Club, GTOAA, etc. 

Collector Cars Currently Owned by QMCR Management:

1.  1970 LS6 Chevelle, Frame-off, Concurs OEM quality restoration, full documentation, born-with drive train, four national judging awards, AACA, Classic Chevy Club of America, Good Guy’s Muscle Car of the Year Nominee
2.  1969 Indy Pace Car Camaro Convertible, Concurs OEM quality restoration, full documentation, born-with drive train numerous national and regional judging awards including Super Chevy and AACA
3.  1965 Corvette Coupe, unrestored, factory original, full documentation, NCRS 3-Star Bowtie Award, 9 NCRS Regional and National Top Flight judging awards
4. 1967 Pontiac GTO,  nice original, , born-with drive train, full documentation 
5.  1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe, Early 1950s Period Hot Rod
6.  1968 Dodge Hemi Super Bee, National show winner, restored frame off, born-with drive train, Mopar Nationals, 2009 Silver Award, Two Best Mopar Good Guys Awards, Two best B-Body Restored first place awards, Mopars at the Strip, Hot August Nights Grand Marshall Award in 2013

 

 Collector Cars Owned in the Past by QMCR:

1. 1929 Ford A Tudor, 68’-70’
2.  1941 Ford Tudor, 74’
3.  1948 Ford Tudor, 76’
4.  1951 Ford Tudor, 70’
5.  1933 Chev-Master, 80’-81’
6.  1955 Chev 2-Dr Hdtp, 76’-79’
7. 1955 Chev 2-Dr Hdtp, 78’-81’
8. 1957 Chev Nomad, 77’-80’
9. 1955 Chev 2-Dr Sedan, 78’-81’
10. 1957 Chev Convt, 80’-83’
11. 1958 Chev BA Hdtp, 85’
12. 1958 Chev BA Hdtp, 85’
13. 1964 Impala SS, 78’-79’
14. 1964 Chevelle SS, 89’-96’
15. 1967 Corvette Rdstr, 79’-81’
16. 1969 Z28 Camaro, 83’-84’
17. 1969 396-375 Chevelle, 91’
18. 1970 396 SS Chevelle, 81’-84’
19. 1967 Pontiac GTO, 94’96’
20. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe, original unrestored, 92'/2010

 

Complete Restorations performed by QMCR:

1. 1957 Chev Nomad, completed 5-1979
2. 1969 Indy Pace Car Camaro, completed 7-2001
3. 1969 Z28 Camaro, Completed 3-2007
4. 1964 Chevelle SS, completed 3-1994
5. 1970 LS6 Chevelle, completed 3-2003
6. 1969 Z28 Camaro, completed 10-2004
7. 1970 LS5 Chevelle, completed 08-2008
8. 1965 GTO Convertible, completed 03-12
9. 1970 440 Challenger, completed 04-11
10. 1970 Hemi Cuda, completed 08-2013
11. 1970 440-6P Cuda, completed 08-2013

More examples provided upon request

 Partial Restorations completed by QMCR:

1. 1955 Chev Tudor Sedan, completed 1980
2. 1957 Chevrolet Convertible, completed 1981
3. 1965 Corvette Coupe, completed 2003
4. 1967 Pontiac GTO, completed 1994
5. 1967 Pontiac GTO, completed 1997
6. 1969 SS396-375 Chevelle, completed 1991
7. 1969 Hemi Road Runner, completed 10-2005
8. 1970 Chevelle SS396, completed 1984
9. 1970 Z28 Camaro, completed 1-2004
10. 1969 COPO 427 Chevelle, completed 8-2004
11. 1970 LS6 Chevelle Convertible, completed 8-2005
12. 1970 LS6 Chevelle Convertible, completed 1-2007
13. 1970 Hemi Road Runner, Completed 7-2007
14. 1966 Corvette Roadster, completed 10-2007
15. 1970 Dodge Challenger, completed 4-2009
16. 1970 RAIV GTO, completed 3-2009
17. 1968 Hemi Super Bee, completed 10-2008
18. 1974 455 SD TA, completed 04-2006
19. 1966 450-427 Corvette Convertible, completed 9-09
20. 1969 Yenko Camaro, completed 11-09
21. 1970 Hemi Super Bird, completed 10-09
22. 1969 440-6P Super Bird, completed 09-2009
23. 1970 LS5 Chevelle, completed 1-12
24. 1966 425-427 Corvette, completed 1-12
25. 1970 440-6P GTX, complete 04-11
26. 1981 DeLoreon, complete 03-12
27. 1967 Dodge Coronet 500, completed 09-11
28. 1970 LS6 Red Chevelle, completed 08-09
29. 1970 Buick Stage I GSX, completed 07-10
30. 1970 440-6P Roadrunner, completed 04-10
31. 1970 440 6P Super Bird, completed 11-10
32. 1967 Hemi GTX Convertible, completed 03-11
33. 1969 427 COPO Camaro, completed 03-10
34. 1970 Challenger Hemi Clone Cvt, 10-10
35. 1969 Dodge 500 Charger, Completed 01-13
36. 1969 Dodge Daytona, Completed 12-12
37. 1971 Hemi B5 Blue Cuda, Completed 02-13
38. 1966 Hemi Belvedere Convertible, Completed 04-13
39. 1970 440-6P Challenger, Completed 08-13
40. 1967 Corvette, 435 Convertible, Completed 09-13
41. 1972 GSS Demon, Completed 02-13
42. 1968 GTX, Completed 03-13
43. 1971 Hemi Cuda Plum Crazy, Completed 07-12

More examples provided upon request

 Rotisserie Restorations in process by QMCR:

1. 1971 440-6P Cuda Convertible
2. 1970 Hemi Challenger
3. 1966 Ford Thunderbird
4. 1968 Pontiac Lemans Convertible
5. 1940 Ford Coupe

Car Show Judging Experience:

1. Late Great Chevy Club: I have judged restored and unrestored classes numerous times since 1980
2. Antique Auto Club on America, (AACA), 4 times
3. National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS): 10 times
4. Mopars at the Strip: Two times
5. Good Guys: Numerousl Times
6. Hot August Nights: Three Times

 Regional and National Judged Points Meets QMCR Won:

1978: Classic Chevy International Regional, 1 First place award (Minnesota), and 1 Second place award (Nebraska) in 1957 Modified class.

1978: Classic Chevy International National Meet, 1 Third place award (Tennessee) in 1957 Modified class.

1979: Classic Chevy International Regional, 1 Second place award (Wisconsin

1979: Classic Chevy International National Meet,) 1 First Place award (Kansas) in 1957 Modified class, 1 Best Interior and 1 Best Engine award (Kansas)

1980: Classic Chevy International Regional, 1 First place award (Minnesota) in 1955 Unrestored class,

1980: National Nomad Club National Meet, 1 Second place award (Colorado) in 1957 Modified class

1984: Super Chevy Club International, 1 First Place award (Missouri) in 68-72 Stock Chevelle, and 1 Second Place award (Missouri) in 67-69 Camaro Factory Original.

1993: Classic Chevy International Regional, 1 First place award (California) in 1955 Trailered Unrestored class

1994: Classic Chevy International Regional, 1 First place award (Arizona) in 1955 Trailered Unrestored class; Late Great Chevy Regional, 1 First place award, (California) scoring 992 points out of 1000 in 1964 Chevelle Trailered Restored class, Best Restored Engine, Best Restored Painted, Best Restored Interior;

1994: Super Chevy Magazine, Phoenix, Best Chevelle Overall and 1 First Place 64-67 Stock Chevelle.

1995: Super Chevy, Pomona, California; 2 First Places, Best Chevelle Overall and 64-67 Stock Chevelle.

1995: AACA Western Regional, 1 First Junior award, (California), 1964 Chevelle

1996: Super Chevy, Pomona, California; 1 First Place, 64-67 Stock Chevelle.

1996: Late Great Chevy Club Regional, 1 First place award, (Oregon) scoring 986 points out of 1000 in 1964 Chevelle Trailered Restored class, Best Restored Engine.

1997: Classic Chevy International National Meet, 1 First place award (Nevada) in 1955 Trailered Unrestored class, storing 960 out of 1000 points.

1999: NCRS Regional Meet, One Top Flight Award (Utah), 1965;

1999: NCRS National Meet, One 3-Star Factory Original Bowtie Award (Sun Valley, Idaho), 1965.

2001: Super Chevy, Tucson, Arizona; Two First Places, Best Camaro Overall and Best 67-69 Camaro Stock;

2001:NCRS Regional Meet,  One Top Flight Award (Arizona), 1965

2002: Super Chevy, Phoenix, Arizona; 2 First Places, Best Camaro Overall and Best 67-69 Camaro Stock.

2003: Super Chevy, Pomona, California; 1 First Place, 67-69 Camaro Stock; Classic Chevy International National Meet, 1 First place award (Arizona) in 1970 Chevelle Trailered Restored class, scoring 986 out of 1000 points.

2004: NCRS Chapter Meet, 1 Top Flight Award (Arizona)

2005: NCRS National Meet, 1 Top Flight Award (Utah)

2006: NCRS Regional Meet, 1 Top Flight Award (Arizona)

2008: Los Angles Concourse De Elegance, Pasadena, Second Place, Muscle Car

2009: AACA Western National, Palm Springs, First Junior, Camaro

2010: AACA Western National Meet, Tucson, First Junior, Chevelle

2010:Good Guys Muscle Car of the Year Finalist, LS6 Chevelle, March Scottsdale Event

2010: NCRS Regional Meet, 1 Top Flight Award (New Mexico)

2010: Best Mopar Muscle Car, Good Guys, Scottsdale, November, 2010

2011: Best Mopar Muscle Car, Good Guys, Scottsdale, March, 2011

2011: Best Chevrolet Muscle Car, Good Guys, Scottsdale, November, 2011

2011: Best Restored B Body, Mopars at the Strip, Las Vegas, April, 2011

2012 NCRS Regional Meet, 1 Top Flight Arizona, March, 2012

2012 NCRS National Meet, 1 Top Flight, San Diego, July, 2012

2012 Best Mopar Muscle Car, Good Guys, Scottsdale, November, 2012

2013 Best Restored B Body, Mopars at the Strip, Las Vegas, April, 2013

2013 Grand Marshall Award, Hot August Nights, August, 2013

2013 Grand Sierra Casino Judges Choice Award, Hot August Nights, August, 2013

2015 Best Restored B Body, Mopars at the Strip, Las Vegas, April, 2015

2016 Best OEM Restored Award, Gold Nugget, Sparks, Hot August Nights, August, 2016

2016 Grand Sierra Casino Judges Choice Award, Hot August Nights, August, 2015

Automotive Restoration Publications Routinely Read:

1. Vette Vues
2. Old Cars Weekly Newspaper
3. Mopar Muscle
4. Mopar Collectors Guide
5. Hemmings Motor News
6. Hemmings Muscle Car
7. Muscle Car Enthusiast
8. National club membership magazines for AACA, NCRS, GTOAA 
9. Keith Martin Auction Report

 

Club Memberships, Current:

1. Antique Auto Club of America, (AACA), on and off since 1970
2. GTO Association of America, (GTOAA), since 1994
3. National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS), since 1980
4. Early Ford V8 Club of America, since 2007

 

 Club Memberships, Past

1. National Chevelle Club of America (NCOA), 1982-1998
2. Model Ford Club of America; 1968-1970
3. Late Great Chevy Club; 1980-1997
4. National Nomad Club; 1977-1982
5. Classic Chevy Club (CCI), since 1976
6. Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA), since 1995
7. Pontiac Oakland Club International, (POCI), since 1995