About SGR Performance

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Born in the 1970’s, I started my years and affliction with cars in crazy times. We had the Vietnam War, then came the gas wars in the mid - 70’s. (Yes, I’m old enough to remember.)  I can actually remember sitting in the backseat waiting for hours on end ( seemed like days to a kid back then.) for my parents turn to put gas in the car.  

Finally, lets not forget the big auto workers strike which combined with the gas wars, and tightening insurance regulations caused the Muscle Car era to seriously wind down. Shortly after all of this (1974 –1976) the last of the late greats rolled off the assembly line. Yes I’m talking about the last Big Block Chevelles and fast Corvettes, the last 455 powered Firebirds, no more GTO’s, Camaro’s were weak , the Mustang was a sissy, the Hemi was long gone and the Muscle Car era was dead. (Or was it?)

Let’s take a look now at the 1990’s where it all started. I blew the engine in my ride, lived in an apartment, and could not do the work without complex management breathing down my neck. (funny how complex management frowns on auto repairs in the parking lot,  but often do little when you need maintenance inside your apartment.) additional frustration (and motivation) came while searching for a shop to fix my ride.  I had a lot of trouble finding one that could be trusted and would work on my car the way I wanted it done. Everybody’s price was either WAY out of line or I was met with  answers of “your car is too OLD”, ”We don’t work on them” or “We can’t get parts”.

I have even more inspiration over the years from watching Barret-Jackson and eBay drive the price of parts and cars out of this world. $1600 for a factory air cleaner? $150,000 for a 57 Chevy? Let’s get real here people! I say, What about the Car Guy with a wife and kids that wants a classic car more than anything, but does not stand a chance now from actions like this?

With today's muscle and domestic sports cars punching out over 500hp stock (and some of the imports to) it has made me realize that there is much truth to the old adage “You learn from your mistakes”.  I made a mistake in leaving my true calling, now with SGR Performance, I can feel right at home.

Eventually, I hope to offer a little something for everyone. But, I like to be different so our specialty will be Pontiacs along with GM products.

Let’s face it, whether or not the political big-wigs want to admit it, the automotive enthusiast world is a growing, driving force. We help keep many sectors of the business world moving. Without us where would Gas Stations, Parts Houses, Paint and Body shops and Magazines be?  Not to mention the most important piece, it takes many more jobs than the parts clerk or computer guy to design and make the parts and products that we use. (Get the idea?) Finally, lets not forget the rumble of dual exhaust, the smell of burning rubber, power-shifting and of course the sound of a good old fashioned American V8 engine at 6000rpm!