Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonny Martinez.
Hi Jonny, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up watching my dad work on cars, listening to him talk about racing, and learning to appreciate machines with character. Those moments were my first connection to this world — not engineering, just a father and son sharing time under the hood.
Later, my parents separated, and there was a pivotal period when I lived in a sunken apartment with my mother, where the only windows faced a blank wall. That wall became a symbol of everything I couldn’t see yet — the future, possibility, the world beyond our circumstances. Even from that limited vantage point, I imagined something greater
At fifteen, I found a DuPont Registry car magazine. Seeing exotic cars laid out on glossy pages changed everything. I didn’t just want to admire them — I wanted to create my own version. I started sketching, imagining a car that didn’t exist yet. That dream stayed with me, even when life made it feel impossible.
As I got older, I realized the dream had evolved. It wasn’t just about building a car — it was about using my talent as a platform to inspire people to dream, to give back, and to never quit on themselves. Engineering became the backdrop. The real story became faith, family, and finally choosing to stop running from a dream I had buried for years.
My father’s influence is woven into everything I build. In the early 1980s, he and I built a model space shuttle rocket and launched it from our backyard. Today, the exhaust on my supercars uses the same large‑pipe configuration as the shuttle thrusters. He helped design fiber‑optic infrastructure across Texas, and the lighting on my cars uses fiber‑optic technology. His love for analog craftsmanship shows up in every design decision I make.
People ask what the hardest skill was to teach myself. The truth is everything. I could always see the car in my mind — how it should look, how it should function. My mind works like a simulator. But the hardest part wasn’t the tools or techniques — it was learning to trust others with parts of the dream.
What kept me moving was simple: my faith and my wife. I wouldn’t be here without either. The doors that opened — without investors or massive resources — were purpose in motion. I’m supposed to do this. And having my wife’s belief in me has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.
In 2018, I quietly founded Martinus Automobile. I refined the vision, chased perfection in every detail, and kept building even when no one was watching. In 2025, with my wife’s support and my faith leading the way, I left my corporate career to invest everything into building a supercar brand from scratch — one dedicated to rare‑earth materials, analog brilliance, and uncompromised design.
Two moments made everything real.
The first was purchasing the supercar company campus and proving grounds. Owning the land was the first physical proof the dream existed outside my mind.
The second was holding the first machined parts made from my own designs. Feeling something in my hands that once lived only in my imagination was unforgettable.
Now, the story is being documented in a multi‑episode streaming series. The first episode focuses on what shaped me into the person who finally acted. The next episodes will show the development of our campus, the machining of parts, the assembly of the cars, and the evolution of Martinus Automobile from concept to reality.
Whether someone is a car person or not, I want them to feel something when they see my cars — even if they don’t know why. I want them to be inspired to take their own leap of faith and pursue the dream that’s been sitting in their heart.
Martinus is more than a brand. It’s a testament to dreaming beyond the wall, to building without compromise, and to driving without limits.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I first had to overcome the wall I grew up staring at — self‑doubt, no investors, the responsibility of being a newly adopted father. My faith and my wife’s belief in me turned every obstacle into momentum.
As you know, we’re big fans of Martinus Automobile . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My name is Jonny Martinez, and I’m the Founder & CEO of Martinus Automobile — a rare‑earth supercar company built on faith, craftsmanship, and uncompromised engineering. I designed this car when I was 15 years old, long before I had the resources, the team, or the company to build it. The design doesn’t fit into today’s trends or automotive style, and we believe that’s one of the strongest aspects of the brand. Its uniqueness comes from the fact that it was never meant to blend in.
At Martinus Automobile, we build analog‑focused supercars from the ground up. Every line, mechanism, and system began as a sketch I created years ago, and today our team is bringing that vision to life through engineering, machining, and fabrication. We specialize in creating machines that feel alive — cars with character, substance, and a level of analog engagement that modern automotive design has moved away from.
We’re known for our commitment to mechanical purity and original craftsmanship. Our approach blends aerospace‑inspired engineering, rare‑earth materials, and a hands‑on philosophy that guides every part of the build. What sets us apart is that our car wasn’t designed to follow the industry — it was designed from a place of imagination, discipline, and faith. Now, as a company, we’re executing that vision with intention and precision.
Brand‑wise, we’re most proud of what Martinus Automobile represents: possibility. The brand stands for authenticity, resilience, and the courage to pursue a vision that doesn’t fit into the world around it. We’ve built this company without investors, outside funding, or a traditional automotive structure — just a clear mission and a team committed to honoring the original design.
What we want readers to know is that Martinus Automobile is more than a car company; it’s a legacy project. We’re producing a multi‑episode documentary series that shows the entire journey — from campus development and machining to assembly and the evolution of the brand from a childhood idea into a physical reality. Our goal is to inspire. Whether someone is a car enthusiast or not, we want them to feel something when they see these machines — to recognize that the dream sitting in their heart is worth pursuing.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
There are plenty of logical reasons not to pursue your dream, but the reward is always equal to the risk. You’ll never discover your full potential or experience the climb toward your greatest ambitions until you take that leap of faith without a safety line.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://martinusautomobile.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinusautomobile/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/martinus-automobile/?viewAsMember=true
