Russell’s Auto Salon

Specialties

We are Northwest Colorado’s premier auto body shop, specializing in collision repair, from minor to major. We guarantee our work for the owner’s life of the car!

History

Established in 1976.

Russell Drobney opened and remodeled «The Car Clinic» (opened by Wayne Willis in 1958) in 1976 and renamed it «Body Shop by Russell.» In November of 1990, current owners Phil Spahr &Terry Paulsen purchased Russell’s Auto Salon from Russell Drobney.

Meet the Business Owner

Phil S.

Business Owner

You could say that Phil Spahr knows his stuff. Especially Car Stuff. After a brief stint as an Ohio Buckeye at Ohio State University (he’s still a huge fan), Phil made his move to Boulder in 1974 and began a career as an auto painter working for Continental Coach Rebuilders. Since then he has perfected and refined his skills, working across the country on every make and model available — Toyota, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Dodge, Audi, Ford, Chevrolet, Mitsuibishi, Ferrari — you name it. So it’s no surprise that Phil found the beautiful town of Steamboat Springs to both find a home and further his career. He gained a position at Russell’s Auto Salon, and soon after purchased the business, along with partners Terry Paulsen and Don Gittleson, in November, 1990. Phil has helped grow business into what it is today, one that many locals would rightfully term the «best auto body shop in Steamboat.» Needless to say, running the largest auto body shop in Steamboat means Phil is at the shop a lot!