Hi, I’m Shane Jordan. My relationship with Volkswagen Vanagons began in 2014, when I bought my first Westfalia and started restoring it myself. What began as curiosity quickly turned into deep respect for the platform—and an obsession with doing things properly. Through building my own vans, I gained the knowledge, hands-on experience, and problem-solving instincts that eventually led me to open a shop dedicated to restoring these vehicles for others.
On my first road trip down Baja in that same van, life took an unexpected turn. I met a remarkable Mexican woman, bought a sailboat on a whim, and decided to learn how to sail while we dated. Somewhere between the Sea of Cortez and the workshop floor, I fell in love—with Baja, with the pace of life here, and with my now wife, Karen. We chose to put down roots, build a family, and create something meaningful here in La Paz.
Vanagons aren’t just what we work on—they’re part of our daily life. I’m around them every single day, whether that’s building, driving, testing, or refining them. When you choose to restore your VW with me, you’re getting something that’s increasingly rare: direct, one-on-one attention from the person responsible for the work. No layers. No handoffs. Just clear communication and accountability from start to finish.
We offer complete restorations under one roof, from paint and bodywork to full mechanical rebuilds—engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and everything in between. Frankly, there isn’t anything on a Vanagon we can’t handle. And because we’re based in Baja, most clients see roughly a 50% cost savings compared to similar-quality work in the United States—without compromising craftsmanship, materials, or attention to detail.
So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our work, explore what’s possible, and start planning something more than a restoration. This is an opportunity to bring your van back to life—and begin a journey to beautiful, sunny La Paz, Mexico that you’ll remember long after the keys are back in your hand.
On my first road trip down Baja in that same van, life took an unexpected turn. I met a remarkable Mexican woman, bought a sailboat on a whim, and decided to learn how to sail while we dated. Somewhere between the Sea of Cortez and the workshop floor, I fell in love—with Baja, with the pace of life here, and with my now wife, Karen. We chose to put down roots, build a family, and create something meaningful here in La Paz.
Vanagons aren’t just what we work on—they’re part of our daily life. I’m around them every single day, whether that’s building, driving, testing, or refining them. When you choose to restore your VW with me, you’re getting something that’s increasingly rare: direct, one-on-one attention from the person responsible for the work. No layers. No handoffs. Just clear communication and accountability from start to finish.
We offer complete restorations under one roof, from paint and bodywork to full mechanical rebuilds—engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and everything in between. Frankly, there isn’t anything on a Vanagon we can’t handle. And because we’re based in Baja, most clients see roughly a 50% cost savings compared to similar-quality work in the United States—without compromising craftsmanship, materials, or attention to detail.
So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our work, explore what’s possible, and start planning something more than a restoration. This is an opportunity to bring your van back to life—and begin a journey to beautiful, sunny La Paz, Mexico that you’ll remember long after the keys are back in your hand.
How did i end up in Baja?
I fell in love with (and in) Baja and so will you.
My first true adventure south of the border began in early 2018, when a friend and I left San Diego and headed down the Baja peninsula in my Westfalia. At the time, I was living on a houseboat and had just come off a stretch of full-time van life, traveling throughout the United States. I had crossed into Tijuana and Ensenada plenty of times before, but everything beyond that felt completely unknown. Baja was uncharted territory for me—and that was part of the draw.
As we pushed farther south, something shifted. The pace slowed, the landscapes opened up, and Baja revealed itself mile by mile. Each stop felt better than the last. When we finally arrived in La Paz—a city I’d never even heard of before that trip—a chance encounter led to a double date with a local woman and her best friend. That woman is now my wife. What started as a road trip ended up quietly redirecting my entire life.
A few months later, I sold my houseboat, bought a 42-foot sailboat in La Paz, kept dating the girl, and committed fully to building a life in Mexico. In 2020, as the world changed with COVID and my own world changed with the birth of our son, it became clear that La Paz was where I wanted to put down roots. I decided to stop drifting and start building—both a family and a business—doing the work I genuinely love.
When I first opened the shop, I wasn’t sure if anyone would come. Today, several years later, we typically operate with a six-month waiting list. Our family has grown to four and my days are now spent restoring Vanagons and raising kids in one of the most beautiful, grounded places I’ve ever known.
This business isn’t separate from our life—it’s woven into it. Family, craftsmanship, honesty, and long-term thinking guide how we work and how we live. Looking back, I’m endlessly grateful I took that first drive down Baja in 2018. Life has a way of opening doors when you’re willing to head into the unknown. The real question is—what might your Baja adventure have in store for you?
As we pushed farther south, something shifted. The pace slowed, the landscapes opened up, and Baja revealed itself mile by mile. Each stop felt better than the last. When we finally arrived in La Paz—a city I’d never even heard of before that trip—a chance encounter led to a double date with a local woman and her best friend. That woman is now my wife. What started as a road trip ended up quietly redirecting my entire life.
A few months later, I sold my houseboat, bought a 42-foot sailboat in La Paz, kept dating the girl, and committed fully to building a life in Mexico. In 2020, as the world changed with COVID and my own world changed with the birth of our son, it became clear that La Paz was where I wanted to put down roots. I decided to stop drifting and start building—both a family and a business—doing the work I genuinely love.
When I first opened the shop, I wasn’t sure if anyone would come. Today, several years later, we typically operate with a six-month waiting list. Our family has grown to four and my days are now spent restoring Vanagons and raising kids in one of the most beautiful, grounded places I’ve ever known.
This business isn’t separate from our life—it’s woven into it. Family, craftsmanship, honesty, and long-term thinking guide how we work and how we live. Looking back, I’m endlessly grateful I took that first drive down Baja in 2018. Life has a way of opening doors when you’re willing to head into the unknown. The real question is—what might your Baja adventure have in store for you?
A big thank you from our family to yours!