A restomod shop restores or rebuilds a classic while integrating selected modern systems. This national shortlist focuses on businesses with documented multi-system classic-vehicle work or defined re-engineered vehicle programs. It covers several approaches rather than ranking them by price or popularity.
Compare customer-donor projects, model-program purchases and licensed continuation vehicles separately. The listed businesses are drawn from existing source-linked profiles; their original review dates remain visible. Selected project and program sources were reviewed September 28, 2026. Current intake, transport and aftercare still need a direct conversation.
A one-off donor project
Bring an inspected vehicle and a brief defining the systems to retain or change. Ask the builder to separate structure, body, chassis, drivetrain, wiring and cabin work, and to name outside contractors.
A defined model program
Start with the builder's eligible years, body styles and configuration. Establish whether it sources the vehicle and how optional equipment changes the specification, timing and support.
Restoration or components only
If preserving factory specification is the goal, use the restoration directory. If you need only a chassis, engine package or interior, choose a service or supplier and identify who manages final integration.
Find shops for your project
Narrow by location, vehicle or service. Choose up to three shops to compare their published work and commission details.
9 of 9 shops shown
Services describe published work. Read the commission notes to distinguish complete builds, service work and parts suppliers, then confirm availability with the shop.
Shop locations, specialties, published builds and commission details
full custom restomodsclassic car restorationcustom interiors
Project fit
GCD Auto Studio is a Florida, New York shop presenting start-to-finish custom and restoration work. Its official project portfolio spans American classics, a Ford Bronco, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Porsche 911, with documented chassis, powertrain, exhaust, body, paint, and custom-interior scopes.
Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1966 Pontiac Tempest, 1964 Lincoln, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
Builds & commissions
Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability.
Singer invites inquiries about active restoration services, but individual programs can be limited; confirm availability for the desired service and donor configuration.
Kindred currently supports model inquiries and reservations followed by a vehicle-specialist review and contract for the next available production slot.
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.
Platforms / brands: Jeep Super Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Cherokee Chief
Builds & commissions
Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability.
ground-up custom buildsclassic cars and truckscustom chassis
Project fit
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.
Platforms / brands: 1975 International Scout, 1955 Chevrolet, 1949 Chevrolet Advance Design truck
Builds & commissions
Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability.
Revology Cars is an Orlando manufacturer of customer-ordered, restored-original Ford Mustang and Shelby automobiles. Its official materials describe original donor cars restored to Revology specifications with modern engineering, technology, materials, drivetrains, comfort, and safety systems.
Platforms / brands: 1965-1970 Ford Mustang, 1967-1968 Shelby GT350 and GT500, 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
Builds & commissions
Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability.
These specific sources were reviewed September 28, 2026. A completed project, an ongoing project and a model program provide different evidence. Confirm current acceptance and the scope for your vehicle.
Roadster Shop: Brent's 1970 Chevelle
The shop documents an RS-built Chevelle using its SPEC chassis. Its project page separately credits Avant Garde Design for the interior. Ask which contractor performs each part of your proposed build.
GCD's project list describes a 1986 911 restomod with rebuilt drivetrain, modern air conditioning, a custom interior and new wiring. The source lists it as a project in the shop; completion and current acceptance need confirmation.
Vigilante: classic Jeep restoration and re-engineering
Its published process combines restored bodywork with a purpose-designed chassis, modern mechanical systems and a rebuilt cabin. This is evidence for a Jeep-focused program, not a general all-marque restoration shop.
Velocity lists 1967–68 Fastback and Convertible programs alongside a 1987–89 Fox Body program. Confirm the exact configuration and donor boundary; the model listing alone does not establish an available delivery slot.
The published 1967–68 GT500CR Carbon is a licensed Shelby continuation program with a carbon body and modern Ford powertrain. A continuation vehicle and restoration of an original Shelby have different identity and purchase requirements.
The March 2025 announcement calls this a reproduction and describes a newly built body structure. The site's current footer uses restored-original language. Ask Revology to confirm the current donor, identity and registration arrangement for the exact model you order.
Singer describes DLS Turbo as a personalized restoration of an owner's Type 964 Porsche 911. Confirm donor eligibility and the particular service before buying a car for a commission.
Kindred publishes gasoline Bronco and electric Bronco, Bus and 911 programs. Compare a model purchase with work on your own donor, and request the current configuration and delivery terms.
The shop documents a full rebuild spanning bodywork, interior, wiring, electronics and transmission, with a 383 stroker engine. This is a modernized classic project; it does not establish a factory-correct restoration service for every model.