Blog - Classic Car Restoration

The Best Vintage Cars to Restore for Driving

There are many reasons to restore a classic car, and one of the best reasons is to have a cool and classy daily driver to show off. If you are hoping to restore a classic vehicle that you can take for drives up the coast or even just to use as a commuter, it can…

Classic Car Restorations for Car Shows

There are many different ways to restore a classic car, and the type of restoration that you should employ for your next project will depend on your intentions for the vehicle. If you want to use the car as a daily driver, then the methods used and the level of restoration will differ from that…

What is a Pre-War Car?

There are loads of different types and eras of classic and vintage cars and many different collectors have a specific style or age of vehicle that they gravitate towards. Different automotive societies and areas of the world use varying terminology to define the types of old cars, and one of the most common expressions that…

Is a Classic Car Restoration a Good Investment?

Many people have a vision of purchasing an old, beat down classic car at a steal of a deal with the intention of restoring it to its former glory and selling it at a profit. Although many restored classic cars can often be sold for a significant price, it is worth considering the question of…

Features to Add While Restoring an Old Car

If you are looking into the possibility of restoring a classic car, there are a couple of different options available to you for styles of restoration. If you are restoring the car for car shows, it is unlikely that you will want to make many noticeable changes to update the car with modern technology; however,…

Different Reasons to Restore a Classic Car

Classic car restorations can be tough, but the end result of a functioning, drivable piece of history usually makes all of the time and effort worthwhile. At Vintage Rod Shop, we know that there are many different reasons to restore a classic car, and the methods used to restore the car will differ according to…

What You Need to Know Before Upholstering a Classic Car

If you are working on restoring an old vehicle, it is possible that you might need to reupholster the interior. While the interior will likely have seen less wear and tear than the motor and exterior of the car, many upholstery materials tend to break down with age and will need to be replaced. At…

What to do When a Classic Car Part is not Available

If you are restoring a classic vehicle, one of the challenges that you will likely come up against is the availability (or lack thereof) of the parts you need to complete your project. Depending on the type of car that you are restoring, it can be difficult to find parts. Oftentimes, the most worthwhile restoration…

How to Choose the Right Car Restoration Shop

If you have a passion for classic cars and want to drive a piece of history but do not have the tools or expertise to restore your own car or if you just need help with some of the more complicated parts of the restoration process, it can be useful to know some experts in…