Driver
Safe, sorted and honest. Made to be driven every weekend, with sensible upgrades if you want them.
Restored slowly. Written down properly.
Classic and vintage cars, brought back by hand, one at a time.
Workshop open Monday to Friday, 8 to 5. Visits on Saturday by appointment.
- Established
- 19XXYour founding year here
- Workmanship warranty
- Example: 3 yearsYour real terms here
- Certifications
- Your badgesASE, I-CAR, club memberships
- Google rating
- Your ratingShown from your Google profile
What we do in the workshop
From one stubborn carburetor to a bare shell on a rotisserie.
All eight services-
Full restoration
Body off or frame off.
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Partial restoration
One stage at a time, so you can keep driving it between visits and spread the cost across seasons.
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Rust repair and metal fabrication
We cut rot back to clean steel and replace it with patches shaped by hand, not filler.
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Engine rebuilds
Correct, numbers-matching rebuilds, with machine work done by a machine shop we have used for years.
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Carburetor tuning and fuel systems
Single, twin or triple carburetors rebuilt and balanced, with the ignition set to suit.
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Upholstery coordination
We take the interior out, work with a trimmer we trust, and fit it back so it looks like it was never apart.
How a project runs
We look it over
A half-day inspection and a written report on what we found.
We agree the scope
A plan in stages, a budget range and a time range. No surprises.
We work, you watch
Photos every week. Nothing new starts without your yes.
We hand over the binder
The car, its keys and every photo, receipt and hour, written down.
| Week | Work done | Photos |
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| 01 | Teardown. 412 parts bagged and tagged. | 96 |
| 04 | Shell blasted to bare metal. Rust mapped. | 38 |
| 09 | Floor pans and left sill replaced. | 54 |
| 15 | Epoxy primer. Owner approved the colour. | 21 |
| 22 | Engine back from machining. Numbers recorded. | 30 |
Driver, show or concours
Tell us how you will use the car. It decides the plan and the budget.
Show
Looks right from ten feet and drives well. Correct details where people look.
Concours
Correct to the last clip and finish, judged against the factory record.
What owners say
Your real Google reviews go here, with each reviewer’s name.
Your best Google review goes here.
A second review, ideally about a long project.
A third, about how you kept them informed.
Questions owners ask
Anything else, call. We like talking about old cars.
How long does a full restoration take?
Most take one to two years. A partial restoration or a single stage can take weeks. We give you a time range in writing after the first look, and update it as we go.
Do you give a fixed price?
Not for a full restoration, because nobody knows what is under the paint until it comes off. We agree a budget range, work in stages, and you approve each stage before it starts.
Can I visit the car while you work?
Yes. Saturday visits are by appointment, and you get photos of the work every week either way.
Do you work on my make?
American, British and European cars from before 1980, mostly. Call and tell us what you have. If we are not the right shop, we will say so and tell you who is.
Does the car need to run?
No. Many of our cars arrive on a trailer. We can arrange enclosed transport.
Can you help with insurance or an appraisal?
Yes. The project binder gives your appraiser and insurer the photos, receipts and numbers they ask for.
Your Google map goes here9 Coachworks Lane, Your Town, CT
Visit the workshop
9 Coachworks LaneYour Town, CT 06000
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Saturday | Visits by appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cars come to us from across Connecticut and the Northeast, and we arrange enclosed transport. Your service area here
Tell us about the car.
Photos, its story, what you hope for. We reply within two working days.