06/30/2026
This really bums me out. Ive been lucky to meet a few of my favorite builders that did the TV gig. Most were great experiences. Scott was one of my favorite metal guys of all time. I hoped to meet him some day. I loved his style and enjoyed his videos. I never met him, but from all the tributes on faceplant today, Im sure I missed out.
Some people come into your life and leave a mark that can never be erased.
Scott France was one of those rare people.
For so many of us, he wasn't just someone we worked with. He was our friend. He was family. Some of us had known him since we were teenagers, long before Classic Car Studio existed. We grew up together. We spent our days in the shop, our weekends at car shows, on road trips, and around our families. We didn't just build projects together—we built a lifetime of memories.
Scott had a way of making every room a little lighter. He was the guy singing loudly in the shop, making everyone laugh, always ready with a joke or a smile. Even on the toughest days, somehow Scott made things feel a little easier.
That kindness and warmth didn't stop at the shop doors. If you ever met Scott at one of our open houses, a car show, or just stopped by the shop, you probably experienced it too. He genuinely loved talking with people about cars, answering questions, sharing stories, and hearing about their own projects. It didn't matter if he'd known you for twenty years or had just met you—Scott had a way of making everyone feel welcome.
The laughter, the friendships, and the kindness are what we'll miss most. But Scott also left behind something that will be part of Classic Car Studio forever.
Scott's creativity and skill transformed the custom build side of Classic Car Studio. He helped shape the way our team approached custom fabrication, raising the standard for what we believed was possible and inspiring all of us to pursue that same level of craftsmanship. His influence wasn't limited to the projects he worked on—it became part of the way we built every custom vehicle that followed.
One of the first projects that truly showcased his talent was our shop truck, Tiffany. Scott was trusted to bring his vision to life, and what he built helped define the direction of Classic Car Studio. That truck showed everyone what was possible through Scott's imagination, craftsmanship, and relentless pursuit of perfection. If there was a vision that seemed impossible, Scott was the one who could figure out how to make it real.
His talent wasn't just extraordinary—it helped shape the identity of Classic Car Studio itself.
But more than anything, Scott loved the people in his life. He loved Tammy with all his heart, and our hearts are broken for her, his family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. We hope they find comfort in knowing just how many lives Scott touched and how deeply he will always be loved.
There are no words that can truly capture a loss like this.
The shop will never feel the same. There will always be an empty place where Scott should be, a laugh we expect to hear, a voice we'll keep listening for without even realizing it.
We are grateful for every memory, every conversation, every project, every road trip, every laugh.
We love you, Scott.
We'll miss you for the rest of our lives.
