Texas restoration directory
Classic Car Restoration Shops in Texas
Find Texas shops for classic car restoration, hot rods, muscle cars, Mustang projects, paint, fabrication, and driver-quality rebuilds. Use the pricing and screening guide below before requesting restoration quotes.
Dallas, TX
Gas Monkey Garage
Gas Monkey Garage is a Dallas automotive shop and media brand. Its official visitor page lists the Dallas garage location, and public coverage ties the shop to custom cars, hot rods, and Fast N' Loud.
Flower Mound, TX
Classic Recreations
Classic Recreations builds licensed Shelby continuation vehicles and high-end Mustang restomod projects, including carbon fiber-bodied programs and bespoke classic performance cars.
Johnson City, TX
Vigilante 4x4
Vigilante 4x4 is a Johnson City, Texas builder that has re-engineered vintage American Jeeps since 2017. Its builds combine restored bodies with proprietary four-link chassis engineering, modern HEMI drivetrains, upgraded braking and suspension, and tailored interiors.
Austin, TX
Austin Speed Shop
Austin Speed Shop is an Austin custom-car shop specializing in full builds from the ground up. Its official services cover chassis construction and modification, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation, final assembly, testing, and tuning, with outside specialists coordinated for paint, upholstery, and chrome.
How to compare Texas restoration shops
Restoration quotes vary because rust repair, bodywork, parts sourcing, paint standard, and drivetrain scope vary. The best shop will show in-progress work and explain how discoveries are approved.
Typical Pricing
Mechanical recommission
$3k-$12k
Make a running car safer and more reliable.
Partial restoration
$12k-$35k
Targeted body, paint, interior, or drivetrain work.
Full restoration
$35k-$85k+
Teardown, metalwork, paint, interior, mechanicals, and final assembly.
Questions To Ask Before You Hire
Why do Texas restoration quotes vary so much?
Rust, prior repairs, missing parts, paint expectations, and whether the shop is building a driver or show car can change the quote by tens of thousands of dollars.
Should I restore or restomod my classic car?
Choose restoration for originality and preservation. Choose restomod if you want modern braking, suspension, drivability, power, comfort, or highway use.
Can I bring my own parts?
Some shops allow it, but many prefer parts they know fit and can warranty. Ask before ordering major panels, trim, or drivetrain parts.
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