Service Auto Body Works

"Fixing Smashed Cars Specialty" – An article on Don Leomazzi's Service Auto Body Works, published in the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News on January 15, 1930. The article highlights the shop's expertise in repairing heavily damaged automobiles, from rebuilding bodies to upholstery work. Located at 5624 Sunset Boulevard, the shop was known for its round-the-clock service and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

"This Service Tow Car Really Dolled Up" – Don Leomazzi, head of Service Auto Body Works at 5624 Sunset Boulevard, showcases his newly customized service tow car in this photo from the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, November 14, 1934. Built on a 1½-ton Dodge chassis purchased from Herbert R. Pulver, the tow truck was outfitted with a custom body by Leomazzi's shop and featured chrome detailing by the Southern California Plating Co. Leomazzi proudly described it as "the finest tow car on the Coast."

George DuVall's 1929 Ford Model A Roadster. Restyled by Don Leomazzi's Service Auto Body for George DuVall in the mid-1930s. The customizations included full-skirted fenders seamlessly faired into the running boards, solid hood sides, a 1932 Plymouth grille shell, distinctive Wood Lites, ripple discs over Kelsey wire wheels, and DuVall-crafted bumpers and a signature V-windshield. This elegant design exemplifies the innovative custom car styling of the pre-war era.

Service Auto Body Works was an automobile repair and body shop located at 5624 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. The shop was owned and operated by Don Leomazzi, who gained recognition for his expertise in repairing badly damaged cars during the early 20th century.

Established as a facility specializing in the rebuilding of automobile bodies, Service Auto Body Works catered to motorists whose cars were damaged in accidents, such as skidding on wet streets and colliding with telephone poles, a common occurrence in the era. The shop offered a range of services, including the reconstruction of automobile bodies, top and upholstery work, and the retouching of scratches with color-matching expertise.

Don Leomazzi emphasized that no matter how badly an automobile was damaged, his skilled team could restore it to its former state. He also offered additional conveniences, such as monthly tightening services for regular customers and car pickup and delivery. According to a 1930 article in the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, the shop operated day and night to provide around-the-clock assistance for its clientele.

The Los Angeles Evening Citizen News article, published on January 15, 1930, highlights the shop's commitment to quality service and its role in addressing the needs of Los Angeles motorists during the Great Depression.

Cars Restyled by Service Auto Body Works

George DuVall's 1929 Ford Model A Roadster