Our Company

Bruno’s Classic Muscle is your first and last stop for your next hot rod or custom car build. We have the talent and ability to handle everything from general maintenance to complete custom builds. Bruno’s Classic Muscle strives to maintain the high reputation for customer service and quality workmanship. Mario Bruno has built countless cars over the last three decades. A significant part of that incorporates guiding our customers through the right choices needed to achieve the cars they envision. Our shop provides a productive atmosphere encouraging our employees to maximize their skills so their best work translates to our customers.

Give us a call or stop by to check out the shop and start planning your next dream project or your vehicles next upgrade. We are located at 628 Lofstrand Lane Rockville, MD 301-610-2091 and serve many clients in the greater DMV and multi-state area.

Mario Bruno

Owner

Mario’s history with cars and the community goes back decades. Mario has owned and operated Chevy Chase Liberty Automotive Service since 1997, setting high standards for quality and customer service. 2014 led to the opening of Kensington Service Center. KSC under Mario’s guidance continues the tradition of the oldest full service station in Montgomery County. KSC gives back to the community, hosting an annual car show which all proceeds benefit local charities. In addition, KSC helps support community events in food truck nights with other Kensington businesses from the spring through the fall.

Collectors and car enthusiasts looking for a trusted and capable shop have sought Mario out. This has led to dedicating part of KSC to classic and hot rod repairs. Bruno’s Classic Muscle has now become its own separate operation fully dedicated to classic muscle cars as well as vintage collector cars, race cars, street rods and late model muscle cars.

Darrel Ricketts

Controller - CFO

Darrel has over thirty years of experience in public and corporate accounting. As exciting as that sounds, Darrel is also a lifelong gearhead. Over the years Darrel has enjoyed ownership of big block powered Ford and GM Musclecars, custom builds of American, European and Japanese motorcycles and restoration of classic fiberglass outboard speed boats. Darrel has been able to take his accounting career and combine it with what he truly enjoys at Bruno’s.

Maria Bruno

Human Resource Director

Maria Bruno serves as the Human Resource Director and is responsible for all human resource operations at Bruno's Classic Muscle, LLC, Lake Liberty, LLC and Autocool, LLC. She has been with the organization since 2008 covering various roles of administration. She created, developed, and implemented the human resource department at all three locations.

Maria’s professional experience include executive level management, customer service management, overseeing training/employee development, organizational development, mental health support specialist , and employee relations. Currently, she supports all aspects of employee care, supporting and stepping in wherever needed. Her work includes facilitating departmental meeting, leadership development cohorts, executive coaching, and strategic event planning activities.

Maria holds two Associates degrees in General Studies and Mental Health from Montgomery College (MC). Her Bachelor’s degree is in Social Work, with a minor in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a master’s degree in social work from University of Maryland, Baltimore, (School of Social Work UMB SSW).

Maria Bruno

Human Resource Director

Kirk DeNinno

Master Fabricator

Imagine going down a quarter mile track with the adrenaline running through your body in a newly fabricated mustang fastback knowing the win is yours! Can you taste the win, then come see Kirk!! Without a doubt his integrity and high standard of quality work is seen in each build. Kirk can customize your build to your specs or liking. As a second generation fabricator, metal is in his blood! Kirk brings 39 years of experience as a dedicated fabrication welder who is highly skilled, and effectively utilizes a wide range of

tools and material selection.

Natalie Ugarte

Executive Administrative Assistant

Natalie is an accomplished executive administrative assistant with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive support to high-level executives. Holding a college degree in Mental Health, she combines her academic background with her extensive expertise in event planning and coordination, which also spans more than ten years.

Throughout her career, Natalie has honed her skills in managing complex schedules, organizing large-scale events, and facilitating seamless communication within organizations. Her attention to detail and proactive approach enable her to anticipate the needs of executives and contribute to the overall efficiency of the workplace. She is dedicated to creating an organized and productive environment that supports both personal and professional growth. Natalie continues to excel in her role, making her a valuable asset to any organization.

Kirk DeNinno

Master Fabricator

Josh St. Aubin

Manager

Josh grew up racing Mopars with his dad outside of Ottawa, Canada. He has a lifelong passion for all things that are loud and go fast – and hockey. He has passed this on to his son, a hockey player who now has his own hotrod.

Josh feeds his encyclopedic knowledge of hotrods and muscle cars with a steady diet of car auctions, shows and magazines to keep up on the latest in values, innovations and trends.

Josh works with customers to fully understand what they want and need to make their dream car become a reality, making the process transparent from start to finish. He takes pride in the fact that many of his customers become great friends.

Konrad Augustin

Master Mechanic

ASE Certified – Greater DMV Area - Bruno's Classic Muscle

Konrad has been working on vehicles for as long as he can remember. As a young teen he was curious and began taking things apart and rebuilding them again. At Bruno’s Classic Muscle he performs all services and specializes in all aspects of engine and suspension work. He has worked at our affiliate station, Kensington Service Center, and now is full time at Bruno’s. In his spare time, he is a motorcycle and hot rod driving enthusiast! He is a master mechanic and both ASE & Advance One certified. Your vehicle is in great hands with Konrad!

Tommy Little

Parts Manager

Tommy has 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry. His vast knowledge is a welcome addition to our team. He also assists with ordering parts and helping to schedule times to bring in the cool cars that need some work.

Justin Paré

Electrical Specialist

Justin is a welcome new addition to our team! Justin comes to us with approximately 20 years of automotive experience, with a concentration in classic cars. His specialty is in automotive electrical systems. In addition, Justin has had the opportunity to work as part of a pit crew team, as well as dabbled as an onset mechanics for movies.

Holly EFI Certified – Greater DMV Area - Bruno's Classic Muscle

Walter Klatt

Automotive Technician - Bruno's Airpark

Learning about cars since birth. He took on his first project car at the age of 12 years old. No project or task too difficult to work on. He gets it done. He converted two Mercedes from original gas to diesel fuel. On to the original transmission. The other he swapped the automatic transmission with a 5 speed manual. Walter has always enjoyed the challenges and achievements that come from working on cars.

Alvin Clark

Automotive Technician

Alvin has more than 40 years’ experience in the automotive field. He began working on vehicles at an early age with his dad. He is a Western Vo Tech grad with certificates of merit in auto body and fender. His specialty is in interior and trim work on domestic classic cars, hot rods & sports cars.

Alvin has also built out custom and conversion vans. He has a 69 Camaro and 57 Fairlane that he has been rebuilding. He certainly is a classic car enthusiast and enjoys being involved in car shows. His experience working for the City of Baltimore in fleet maintenance and with Vehicle Outfitters makes him invaluable at Bruno’s Classic Muscle.

Alvin is affectionately known as “Mr. Corvette” and takes great pride in working on the emotional connection of cars and their owners! In his spare time, he is a model train lover with HO & N gauge, and most recently moving onto O gauge.

Lauren Lamken

Automotive Technician

Lauren's love of cars began early, when as a six year old, she took her first ride in her father's 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite convertible. That was quickly accompanied by a passion for automobile repair and restoration, a necessary passion if one owns an old British automobile. She is an automotive technician and is proud of the care and attention to detail she puts in each car.

Holly EFI Certification – Greater DMV Area - Bruno's Classic Muscle

Tommy Quinn

Paint Correction

Nothing turns heads faster that the sun gleaming off of a finely polished chrome finish. Bruno’s Classic Muscle is proud to partner with Mr. Tommy’s Wash Buff and Wax. Mr. Tommy Quinn has been detailing cars for over 50 years. Certified by the International Detailing Association, he specializes in creating extreme gloss and protection to paint surfaces. You want your classic restoration to look its very best. Mr. Tommy’s passion and attention to detail will make it happen.

Jim Scharf

Master Technician - Bruno's Airpark

I've been in the automotive business for over 40 years. I've always had a passion for the auto industry. I've done all forms of auto repairs. I've worked at several Auto Dealerships over the years including Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, Toyota, and UD Trucks. In 2005 I did a complete off frame restoration on my own '67 Camaro convertible, including painting it myself with a three-stage paint. Seeing the before and after of the restoration gave me the most rewarding feeling. From that experience, I developed a passion in the restoration and auto repair of Classic Cars. Because of that, I sought out a career in the auto business which involves Classic Cars and that’s what brought me to Bruno's Classic Muscle. I enjoy working here because they're a great group of people who are very knowledgeable in their field. They have the proper equipment and facility which makes working on the vehicles more rewarding.

Rafael Avvancini

Automotive Technician

Having worked with cars since I was 16, my heart has always belonged to classic cars, especially the American ones featured in movies. Now, I am living the dream, getting to work with them. At 17, I bought my first car, without an engine, but a trip to the junkyard and some hard work brought it back to life – this was my first big automotive challenge! With more than 20 years of experience

Danny Bono

Shop Helper

From an early age, Danny's fascination with classic cars has fueled his passion for automotive engineering. As a child, he honed his problem-solving skills by taking things apart and putting them back together, igniting a lifelong love for the inner workings of iconic vehicles. Now, as a mechanical engineering student on a gap year, Danny is eager to dive deeper into the industry and explore his captivation with mid-1960s car styles. His dream is to one day build/own a '67 Mustang and a '67 Fairlane, Poised to make his mark on the automotive world, Danny joins BCM with an unparalleled eye for design and a thirst for hands-on experience that will propel his lifelong dream forward.

In Memoriam of Dave Buete

Master Technician

In loving memory of Dave Buete who was our dear friend and colleague that passed away earlier in 2022.

He was part of BCM's operations for 15 years

Dave had owned his own machine automotive shop for 20 years. He worked on all makes and models of classic vehicles. He was ASE Certified, ASE Master Technician, NIMS Certified, Manual & a CNC Machinist. Dave was a high performance racer of 35 years. We will miss you Dave at BCM!

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