Meet the Harrell Engines Los Angeles Team!
Meet Alec Harrell
Alec began his career at the age of 10! From a volunteer tour guide, to Collections Manager, Alec learned what it takes to care for classic cars and run a full scale restoration shop. Now at the age of 29, Alec owns and operates Harrell Engines Los Angeles, LLC where he is dedicated to paying tribute to his family's hot rod history, and top quality service, repair, and customization of all classic cars and hot rods!
Meet Stephen Galvan (Bubba)
Stephen's love of classic cars began as a young man working with his grandfather on the family collection of classic Chevrolet trucks! This sparked a passion that lead to Stephen pursuing an automotive career. After high school, Stephen went on to learn the trade at LA Trade Tech. With his new knowledge, Stephen hired on as a machinist at Offenhauser at age 19! Now at the age of 24, Stephen is one of our top builders and technicians serving Harrell Engines Los Angeles as Shop Foreman!
Meet Marco Macias
Marco's passion for classic cars began as a young man working with his father on their 1956 Chevy BelAir around age 8! After high school, Marco went on to pursue an engineering degree at Cal State Los Angeles. While many of his skills were self taught, Marco has applied much of his education into his career working with cars. In his late teens, Marco took a position as a builder at Stretch's Speed shop where he acquired some invaluable skills! Now at age 22, Marco serves Harrell Engines Los Angeles as lead machinist and top engine builder!
Meet Jesus Campos (Chuy)
Chuy began his automotive career in parts sales for Auto Zone. This introduction to the industry gave him the kick start he needed to pursue greater dreams of becoming a classic car mechanic. Here at Harrell Engines, Chuy is a general service technician as well as social media content creator and industry out reach representative!
Our History
In 1923, brothers Jim and Nick Harrell started their automotive career as owner/operators of a Reo Grande service station in San Pedro, CA. With a natural born need for speed, the Harrell boys found themselves heavily involved in land speed racing throughout the 1930s. WWII brought about some challenges in racing but this time away from the dry lake fostered the creation of the great Harrell Los Angeles cylinder heads and intake manifolds that we still produce today! The 1950s gave way some major changes in Harrell Engines participation in racing. Leaving land speed begin for drag racing, the Harrell brothers dominated Southern California race tracks for over a decade. With over 100 years in automotive repair, we have what it takes to keep your ride on the road! For more on our legacy and a peek inside Los Angeles's wartime racing history, grab a copy of our book, available under the "merch" tab of our website!