Auto Restoration Services in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Resto Rides

Auto Restoration Services

Wilmington, NC

Resto Rides has completed over 100 classic-car and Jeep restorations and offers staged restoration agreements with LS swaps and Vintage Air conditioning.

  • owners restoring classic cars from the 1960s through the 1990s
  • Jeep CJ5, CJ7, YJ, TJ, and Grand Wagoneer restoration
  • classic trucks such as Chevy C10s, K5 Blazers, OBS Chevy trucks, and Broncos

Marine outboard cowls are usually ready for pickup by Friday or sooner after Monday drop-off.

Sakowski Motors Classic Car and Motorcycle Restoration and Repair

Auto Restoration Services

Wilmington, NC

Sakowski Motors has restored, repaired, and customized classic cars and motorcycles for about thirty years, with Los Angeles and Wilmington appointment locations.

  • classic car restorations and custom builds
  • hot rod, Corvette, and custom vehicle projects
  • classic motorcycle maintenance, modifications, and customization

Car Restoration Guy

Auto Restoration Services

Wilmington, NC

Car Restoration Guy handles frame-off restorations, LS and Coyote swaps, paint, fabrication, and electrical work in-house in Wilmington.

  • Owners planning a full frame-off classic car restoration
  • Classic vehicle owners seeking LS or Coyote engine swaps
  • Restomod projects requiring modern chassis, electrical, AC, and custom interior work

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FAQ

Can a classic-car restoration be completed in stages?

Resto Rides offers restoration agreements that can cover the entire project or proceed in stages over time.

How long does a full classic-car restoration take?

A full frame-off build can take months or longer; Car Restoration Guy describes projects involving thousands of hours of disassembly, fabrication, repair, and reassembly.

How quickly can a damaged boat motor cowl be repainted?

Resto Rides says marine outboard cowls are usually ready by Friday or sooner after a Monday drop-off.

Can I get advice on a classic-car repair before bringing it to a shop?

Sakowski Motors offers prepaid, by-the-minute virtual consulting with live-video diagnosis and help selecting parts or planning modifications.