Cars & motorcycles have been our passion for as long as we can remember. We love the way they look and we love the way they drive/ride.
We focus on high-quality restorations, premium service and niche vehicle service. We work on American, European and Japanese vehicles with a sub-specialty in light-weight sports cars. We are modern Lotus car specialists.
With over 75 years of collective automotive industry experience, we have earned our stripes and look forward to meeting your needs. Delivering a superb customer experience that is timely and of the highest quality, is the mission of Black Shadow Motors.
Meet the Team!
Shinoo Mapleton, President
A dyed-in-the-wool car guy whose first memory is looking at cars in the Motor City where he grew up. He earned his BSME from Kettering Univ and got started in the auto industry in 1985 at Pontiac Fiero Assembly. He spent 10 yrs at 3M Automotive so innovation is in his DNA. He is a mid-engine nut-case and motorcycle rider who loves the canyons and race tracks, equally.
Stacy Mapleton, Ops Manager
Another Detroit native who started at General Motors in the 80s but switched to the Medical Device industry and IT related work. She likes cars that start every time and get her from point A to B. She loves traveling, reading and caring for her family. She keeps the back office in order and operating smoothly.
Lee Klauber, Detailing Specialist
Lee is originally from NJ where he started his obsession with car detailing. After retiring from the printing industry, Lee decided to detail cars, starting with his Lotus Elise. Lee is an avid square dancer and is known to take long road trips with his Lotus – over 70k miles on her!
Rene Inzunza, Service Manager
An experienced mechanic who has been working professionally in the automotive industry since 2008. He grew up in the Inland Empire and he likes off-roading and any vehicles that go fast.
Theo Garland, Marketing Coordinator
A car enthusiast from Madison, Wisconsin that grew up in Southern California. He received his Business Administration degree from CSUF with a concentration in Marketing. He likes sports cars, track days, technology, and modifying unique cars.