HOW IT ALL STARTED

Built Project started where most of our best ideas do — in the garage.

  For years, I was that guy in the driveway working on my own ride chasing the dream of building a project car. My weekends were filled with either busted knuckles, multiple trips to the parts store, or swapping stories at car meets. But when it came to what I wore, nothing felt like it truly represented me. No real connection to the lifestyle. So in 2019, I created Built Project

  Built Project isn’t about just selling clothes. It’s about building a community— a family of likeminded, grease-covered gearheads who share the same obsession, the same grind, and the same pride in what they’ve built.

  Every piece we make is inspired by this culture. 

  The dream isn’t just to be the BEST car guy clothing brand, but to be the go-to BRAND in car culture fashion. The dream is to collaborate with legends, connect with the car community, and host or sponsor car shows & car meets. 

Our Motto:

“Wear What Drives You.”

 Because this isn’t just fashion. It’s a badge of honor for the dreamers, and DIY wrenchers who live the project car lifestyle.

Martin Zapata Jr.
Founder/Owner