There is a quaint little building, but surprisingly highly productive auto body repair and restoration shop on Mitchell Island in Richmond B.C., named Mike’s Quality Bodywork's. Founded in 2001 by proprietor Michael Webb, it has been a marvel of resourcefulness and diverse productivity.
Mike Webb's love for cars goes all the way back to his grandfather. “He used to own the first Chrysler dealership in my hometown,” Mike says. “My dad used to be a mechanic and he used to race cars in the '50s.” From a young age, Mike's father took him to races and constantly exposed him to how cars work. Mike was hooked.
“It's the artwork,” he says. “Right now we're restoring an old Oldsmobile... I'm basically doing a full-sized model on this car, taking every piece off of it and painting it.” He enjoys the feeling of taking something old or damaged and making it look new again, whether it is a vintage car or a collision repair. That is what has kept him motivated since he opened Mike's Quality Bodyworks in early 2001.
