Mike Pavletic started his career in 1973 working at different shops. It was only six years later that Mike produced his first national winning car, a 1968 AMX. Then Mike started working on high-end European sports cars, producing first of several A.A.C.A.JR., SR. first place winners.

After doing European restorations he gradually started building street rods, fabricating the panels, and doing custom body modifications. It wasn't long before Mike won his first Pro's Pick with a 1934 Chevy. He continued to build more street rods and won multiple first places at World of Wheels in Chicago and Milwaukee including a 1932 Ford 3 window.

Mike and his two sons, Chase and Ryan are currently restoring one-of-a-kind handmade Pininferrina bodied sports cars, and building custom street rods.