Canepa

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  Ellenbrook Wanderer
6 months ago
The Canepa Museum is a credit to it's owner, well stocked with some very nice motor cars, GT40, AC Cobra and all manor of Porsche. A floor full of ex race cars and a workshop full of classic beauties . And it's free! Top marks for me

  EJ Grant
a month ago
Great display of Motorsports history and wide variety of cars that should please anyone for the Dirt Track/NASCAR enthusiasts to the GTP/LeMans/F-1 aficionado. There s also a balcony where you can view some of the customer cars being serviced or undergoing extensive restorations that this shop has a well deserved reputation for excellence at accomplishing. I really appreciate it that Canepa allows visitors to walk amongst such historical legends. Great job!

  MFG _
7 months ago
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  Susan W
4 months ago
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  Stephen Robb
a year ago
Fantastic experience for a Porsche fan, or any motorsport fan for that matter. A Fantastic selection of cars to see, between those for sale, the museum and then the workshop. They were very welcoming and friendly.

  Greg Schoolfield
9 months ago
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  Larry Sterns
a year ago
The most amazing toy store for car geeks! Thank you to David for showing me around and being so informative. I'll definitely be back, and will pass the word!

  Ben
a year ago
Even though I didn t buy a car here, I checked this place out during Monterey car week. They had a few Porsche 959s, a Mclaren P1 GTR, and a racing museum with several cool race cars like the Gulf Porsche 917K, and Dale Earnheart Sr s Monte Carlo SS. The Fuel Run car rally was aslo at Canepa when I was there which made the experience even better.

  David Kurth
10 months ago
Canepa in Scotts Valley by Santa Cruz is a must-visit destination for any car enthusiast. Stepping into their showroom transports you to a world of automotive excellence, with meticulously restored classics and rare automobiles that will leave you in awe. The friendly and knowledgeable staff eagerly share insights, while their world-class restoration facility showcases the dedication to preserving automotive history. Though the cars may be out of reach for most, the experience of immersing yourself in the automotive wonders of Canepa is truly priceless, fueling your dreams and passion for cars.In conclusion, Canepa in Scotts Valley is an automotive sanctuary that captures the hearts of car enthusiasts. With its impressive collection, engaging staff, and insight into the restoration process, it s a must-stop destination. Even if you can t take one of these amazing cars home, the experience alone will leave you longing for more, inspiring your automotive dreams and connecting you to the world of automobiles.

  Ralph
a week ago
Great shop super clean and a variety of beautiful cars to look at in sales floor two storys of beautiful cars.Please don't touch or lean on them .

  Cesar Vazquez
a year ago
I visited Canepa dieing a road trip after it was suggested to me by my Porsche mechanic in Orange County. I was surprised to find out that all of the vehicles on display are for sale. Each vehicle has a tag attached to it containing the history of the vehicle and ownership. There is also a racing museum upstairs.which includes F1 cars and a catwalk where one can observe the mechanics working on the various Porsches and Ferraris. If ever in Santa Cruz and interested in Porsches, I recommend stopping by Canepa for the wow factor. You will not be disappointed.

  Vijay Sankar
2 years ago
Beautiful road car and motorsport museum spread across two floors. Porsche centric, also had McLaren P1 GTR, Ford GT. Racecars include Porsche 917, Can Am cars, IndyCar etc.

  Ramin Ekhtiar
5 years ago
Wow!... Let me rephrase that, WOWwww!!Kid in the candy store does not give you and honest feel for what this place is does and has a reputation for. First of all let's start with the owner he's been racing Porsches since he was old enough to drive.Having a passion for Porsche means that they will have a lot of Porsches in here.. but wait did I mention to 959 you know that poster you had in your bedroom with a kid read with a Spanish style house 959 parked outside? Yeah so the 959 was illegal to own the roads and these guys help bring it to the US.Beyond that they have modified the Porsche to modernize it and essentially keep it running. I don't know how many there are out there I believe under 350, suffice it to say that I on my visit, saw no less than 7 Porsche 959s. In fact, Porsche now allows these guys to badge these cars when modified, with their Porsche badge!!In fact, they, Porsche even comes to these guys for help when they can't solve the problem on a 959 that they have in the world.This could wrap up this review right now and be sufficient to mark this place as he must go to but wait there's more...You can go on most any weekday or any Saturday and you the museum which is two floors. On the first floor you have cars that are for sale anything from $60,000 upwards of 10 million dollars. From a Porsche that is one of four in the whole world to Ferraris, mercedes-benz's, BMWs, Austin-Healey, and most things in-between including cobras.Upstairs you'll find the racing Museum where you'll see 914 s 917 964, 934, 952 and a whole host of Indy champ Open Wheel Dragsters and other cars.I was fortunate enough to go through the shop on the store we're not one drop of oil is on the floor where every single tool is arranged neatly on the workbenches where work is put in Ziploc bags and labeled neatly simply this is a place where you can see all the cars you wished for in real life go go go go go!!!!Need I say more?

  Alex Mendez
7 years ago
Incredible place for car lovers, immaculate repair station, museum and cars available for purchase. Friendly staff that may let you stay for hours and hours seeing the cars and museum. Cost $0.00This is really a car enthusiast place run my car enthusiast people. 5 star!!

  Hanns Ullrich
5 years ago
High end professional automotive restoration and customization. This place is the real deal. Nothing cheap, no shortcuts taken. If you have a rare and/or exotic car, this is the place to have it restored or enhanced.

  chris schott
10 months ago
Great display of magnificent vehicles. I have been to the Peterson, this is better. First floor is legal[mostly] street performance cars. There were three Ford GT's, Carrera GT, Porsche, Jaguar 220.... Upstairs are race cars. My favorite, a Porsche 917, also a 1960's dragster, and a few motorcycles. Around the corner on the second floor they let you look down into the shop. There were four Porsche 959, two cobras, miscellaneous Porsches, and three Mercedes 300sl- one a gull wing.Thank you Bruce for making this possible. Yes I am a gear head

  Aaron Church
a year ago
Well worth the hour and a half trip, they had a P1 GTR, 2 Carerras, a GT and much more!

  Sara Marston
2 years ago
Neat! Tons of cool cars to look at and admire. A must for any car enthusiast. Incredibly clean cars and showroom.

  Daniel Haslinger
5 years ago
Went there for the famous Canepa Cars'nCoffee and I was not disappointed. Apart from the event the motorsport museum is really nice and in general the workshop is quite interesting and impressive. Happy to get there by chance :) Thanks for the coffee!

  Mark Hughes
4 months ago
Great place.. they let me in with my DSLR and tripod.. beautiful cars, acomidating and friendly staff. Amazing shop.. check out the cat walk above the main garage.

  Max Rockatansky
5 years ago
What an incredible collection of pristine condition automobiles! Truly amazing facility, stop by if you get the chance. Some very rare stuff in there, as always.

  Ernie Lopez
4 years ago
Top notch facilities with an impressive showroom and museum space. I would be honored to have them work on my auto.

  edmond lea
4 years ago
A great stop to make if you're in the area or heading to santa Cruz board walk. If you have even a small interest in cars, history, and accomplishments you will enjoy this stop! It's split up into the car showroom, museum, and viewing area for the restoration shop. Just walk in, sign the guestbook if you'd like, and enjoy the stories that Canepa brings and beauty of the cars.

  Titus Davis
5 days ago
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  Corneliu I. Tusnea
a year ago
Small but great cars. Worth the trip. And it's free.

  Chuck W
a year ago
We had an incredible tour of the facility, some history of the cars , and enjoyed walking around the sales floor just dreaming.

  Fred Jen
3 months ago
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  Ray Turner
4 years ago
One of the best collections of fabulous cars for sale as well as significant race cars in the Museum.

  Clara Armengou
5 years ago
This is a world-class car workshop. We went to visit for the Car week and I was really impressed!!

  Chris Young
7 months ago
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