#6 - Russ Montelbano

Russ Montelbano of North Jersey Kustoms, in Paramus NJ, is a career restorer and lover of cars produced in the first half the 20th century. A fixture on the car scene since he was a teenager, Russ has turned countless cars into works of art. He combines a love of Americana autos, punk and rockabilly music, and blue collar ethos into an authentic artistic expression.   Russ spoke with the guys about how he came to fix his first car, how music and culture impact the car experience, and his visits to Asbury Park.   Russ Montelbano is a custom car builder and painter with North Jersey Kustoms.