classic looks, modern muscle
Restomod Conversions
Restomod builds in Scunthorpe: classic bodies over modern running gear. Uprated brakes, suspension, power and comfort, hidden under period-correct style.
Restomods Built To Be Driven
A restomod is the best of both arguments: the looks, character and soul of a classic with the brakes, handling and reliability of something built this decade. The car keeps its face and its feel, while underneath it gains discs that stop, suspension that copes with modern roads, an engine that starts on the button and a cabin you can genuinely live with.
Every restomod here starts from a solid restoration, because bolting modern kit to a rotten shell is lipstick on a write-off. From there we build to how you will actually use the car: fast road engines and five-speeds, uprated cooling and electrics, air con and audio smuggled in behind period trim. Classic outside, effortless underneath.
old soul, new tricks
Upgrades We Build In
- Engine Swaps
- 5-Speed Conversions
- Disc Brake Conversions
- Modern Suspension
- Uprated Cooling
- Rewiring & Alternators
- Hidden Air Con
- Discreet Audio
Everything is engineered to be reversible where it matters and invisible where it counts. The car keeps its character, it just stops making excuses.
What We Build
Full Restomod Builds
Ground-up builds pairing restored classic shells with modern drivetrains, brakes and suspension, planned as one coherent car.
Power & Drivetrain
Engine swaps and uprated builds with the cooling, fuelling and gearbox to match, so the extra power is usable every day.
Brakes, Wheels & Stance
Disc conversions, modern rubber on period-style wheels and suspension set up properly, the upgrades you feel on every drive.
Comfort & Usability
Discreet air con, proper heaters, modern wiring, USB power and hidden audio, all tucked behind original-looking trim.
from show queen to daily weapon
How Your Restomod Comes Together
- The vision. How will you use it: weekend blasts, continental trips, daily duty? The spec is designed around real use, not a parts catalogue.
- Solid base first. The shell is assessed and restored to structural health before upgrades begin. No modern kit on crusty foundations.
- Engineering plan. Drivetrain, brakes, suspension, cooling and electrics specced as one system that works together, with parts availability checked.
- The build. Mechanical installs, wiring and fabrication done cleanly, with mock-ups and test fits so everything looks factory-possible.
- Setup & shakedown. Geometry, brake balance and tuning dialled in over proper road miles, then handed over with the full build file.
Restomod FAQs
How much does a restomod build cost?
It ranges as widely as the builds do. A brakes, suspension and cooling package on a solid car is accessible money, a full ground-up restomod with an engine swap is a serious project. We spec and stage the build around your budget so you always know where it is going.
Will modifying my classic ruin its value?
A well-documented, professionally built restomod on a car with plenty of survivors typically adds value and usability. For genuinely rare, matching-numbers cars we build reversible where possible and will honestly tell you if a car is too original to touch.
Can a restomod still be insured and taxed as a classic?
Yes, but modifications must be declared. Specialist classic insurers handle restomods routinely, often with agreed value policies. Substantial changes can affect historic vehicle tax status, and we will flag anything in the spec that would.
What are the most worthwhile restomod upgrades?
Brakes first, always, then suspension, cooling and electrics. That package transforms how a classic drives for sensible money. Big power is the fun part, but it comes after the car can stop, steer and keep its cool.
Do you do electric classic car conversions?
We are happy to talk through EV conversion projects and what they involve, including the weight, packaging and value trade-offs. For most owners a well-sorted petrol restomod delivers the character they fell for in the first place, and we will give you an honest steer either way.
got the itch?
Get A Restomod Quote
Tell us the car and how you want to use it. We come back with a staged plan, usually same day.
Prefer to talk? 01724 304245
ready to have both?
Get Your Build Priced
Tell us the classic and the dream spec. We will engineer it properly, stage the budget and build a car you actually drive, no puppy sh*t.