Vehicle Customization &
Restoration Specialists

Chicano's Customs, a leading automotive customization and restoration company that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Our skilled craftsmen, inspired by the Chicano’s Lifestyle, bring decades of expertise to create one-of-a-kind automotive masterpieces.

From enhancing performance to full-scale restorations, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail. Chicano's Customs is not just a shop; it's a haven for enthusiasts seeking to elevate their driving experience. Join us on a journey where imagination meets craftsmanship, and let us turn your dream car into a personalized reality, reflecting your unique style and paying homage to the Chicano’s Lifestyle.

Our Services

We customize, build from the ground up, sell parts and spares, rebuild motors, wide body, offer car wash and detail services, hair cuts and much, MUCH more!

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Special Features & Projects

Plucky's Clean BMW E36 Cabrio

A good friend of Chip Moosa who joined us for a BMW Convoy to J Something’s younger brother’s Matric Dance
BMW E30 323i Baur Shoot

While filming one of the cleanest E30 Baurs we ever came across for the Chicano's Customs YouTube channel, skaters who happened to be passing by at the time, agreed to join us for some pictures.
BMW 1800 TI

This was a very rare BMW that we unfortunatly had to sell after finding in order to fund Nkabi GP 's lengthy trip overseas for attending the Gravity Show!
We filmed and documented on our YouTube Channel, why this BMW was truly a hidden gem amongst south Africa's finest collections
Signed Nabi Top

One of our very FIRST and only signed Nkabi Tops: A limited-edition collectible featuring none other than Chip Moosa himself.
Fitment Checking E30 Baur

An Image of one of many classic BMW cars being bagged at Chicano’s Customs.
Pearl White E30 325is

A love hate relationship for this very unique 325is which the owner opted to fully customize rather than keep it as OEM. Most owners prefer a much cleaner, original style.
Celeb GP

The Queen of the Shop, and by far our favourite collectors car. A bagged and tastefully modified, pillarless BMW.
Datsun Interior

Vintage charm meets modern flair: Custom red and white Datsun interior, meticulously crafted by expert vehicle artisans for a timeless yet contemporary look
Heidelberg's Coolest Benz

Sleek sophistication elevated: Classic Benz revamped with air suspension for a smooth ride and head-turning stance, blending timeless elegance with modern performance and style.
CHULO GP

One of 2 Pillarless BMW’s in our showroom here at Chicano’s Customs. Chulo GP. A UK Imported BMW E30.
The Queen of Matric Dances

Celeb GP is by far, with a ratio of roughly 9:1, the most selected Matric Dance vehicle out of every other vehicle available for hiring at Chicano's Customs.
LAST EVER PRODUCED BMW E34 M5

In an attempt to source a cleaner E34 M5 Donor car for the next overseas project, we stumbled accross an M5 which we originally planned to strip.
However, to our surpise, this was the last E34 M5 off the production line. Thanks to this, we decided to preserve its herotage
Gravity Show 2024 Winners

This was the moment Vato GP, our biggest Custom Mercedes W108, won Top 5 at one of the BIGGEST shows in Europe.
Making Chip Moosa the first ever South African car builder to take home the title 2 years in a row.
"Superfly" Aftershow Shoot

After successfully completing and winning at Gravity Show 2024, Vato GP had a scheduled shoot with a famous car content and news channel in the UK.
We were extremely grateful to be apart of this spectacular shoot!