Today we’d like to introduce you to Nikita Bridan.
Hi Nikita, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Long Beach based Oilstainlab is changing the landscape of automotive with the HF-11.
The Bridan twins either fail or succeed twice as fast. Their journey started in the Ukraine, then dropped out of high school at 14 then off to design school in Italy and eventually CA.
20 years later they are about to bring their first production car…after working with Honda/Acura, GAC, GM, Toyota, Genesis and others.
Founded in Long Beach, 2019 by twins Nikita and Iliya Bridan, Oilstainlab is anchored in the past with a bold eye for the future. For five years, they’ve tested their 1960’s inspired Half-11 prototype globally, writing their own history along the way.
His company has delivered the The https://hf-11.com/ is a 650hp, 2000 lbs, and 12,000 rpm offering the perfect foundation for a potent mix of heritage, cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and pure anarchy. Together with global industry partners, the HF-11 is being honed to be the ultimate street legal vehicle. Only 25 limited edition cars will be available worldwide with 11 going to discriminating buyers as part of an exclusive “Maniac” package.
Nikita Bridan, Co-Founder, CEO
Nikita Bridan is co-founder & chief executive officer of Oilstainlab. A car design strategist with 15 years of OEM and startup experience, Nikita has worked with world-renowned brands including Lyft, Cruise, GM, Toyota, Genesis, ONE, and more on electrification, platforms, and strategy. In 2019, Nikita co-founded Oilstainlab with his twin brother, Iliya, as an automotive design consultancy service and playground, and developed it into a boundary-pushing, custom vehicle manufacturer. Nikita lives his life as fast as the cars he builds, once being pulled over at 140mph in Arizona and getting off with a warning. Nikita earned bachelor’s degrees in Transportation Design from the Istitudo Europeo di Design in Italy and the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he now serves as an instructor to the next generation of designers.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Funding for a 1.85 million luxury car is never an easy process…but it’s happening.
Twins fail twice as fast or 2 times better.
As you know, we’re big fans of Oilstainlab. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Oilistainlab is a automotive design company bringing the first of its kind hyper car to market. The twin brothers also make automotive inspired luxe furniture under the brand House de stains.
The HF-11 car is known around the world and has been featured at Goodwood in England, Monterey Car Week and soon Vancouver Auto show.
What’s next?
Oilstainlab is going into full production mode in 2026 making the HF-11 from concept to street faster than traditional OEMS. The team aims to break speed records on professional tracks too.
Pricing:
- 1,85 million for HF-11 Base model
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.oilstainlab.com/
- Instagram: @oilstainlab
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-bridan-59323a95/
- Youtube: @oilstainlab1363
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oilstainlab/posts/?feedView=all
Image Credits
Oilstainlab
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