Automotive Restorations

Automotive Restorations, Inc. is a classic car restoration, storage and sales business in Stratford, Connecticut. Its website says it was founded in 1978 and has a staff of over forty. Restoration is the core of the business, but it also sells collector cars. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The founding year and staff size are the company's own claims. The site lists six service lines: restorations, vintage racing, storage, vehicle sales, transportation and vehicle marketing services. The company says it offers climate-controlled, secure, insured storage across more than 52,000 square feet.

What it sells

The sales page listed about twenty cars in October 2026, many with asking prices. They ranged from a 1936 Ford pickup project at $19,000 to a 1951 Porsche 356 split window at $550,000. In between were a 2004 Porsche 911 40th Anniversary at $60,000, a 1968 Jaguar E-Type S1.5 at $90,000, a 1939 Buick Series 40 at $75,000, a 1932 Ford Victoria at $75,000, a 1967 Porsche 912 at $75,000, a 1965 Corvette at $89,000, a 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint at $95,000, a 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 at $70,000 and a 1982 Ferrari 400i at $125,000. Several cars, including a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC and a 1967 Corvette 427, show "price available upon request." The mix includes European sports cars, prewar cars and some American cars.

Selling and marketing your car

The vehicle marketing services page is aimed at owners preparing to sell. It lists photos, walkaround, cold start and driving videos, and document scanning and booklets. It also offers detailing, storage, door-to-door transportation with the company's own trucks and trailers, pre-purchase inspection arrangements and consulting. The pages we read do not set out commission terms, so ask whether the company sells cars for owners and on what basis. Our guide to selling a classic on consignment lists the terms to settle in writing.

Buying here

The sales page has an email link for inquiries. The site does not describe financing for buyers on the pages we read, though the company does describe a transportation service and lists pre-purchase inspection arrangements among its marketing services. Because stock is high value, a documented history and independent inspection are especially worth the cost.

Reputation

BBB has a profile for Automotive Restorations, Inc. in its classic car dealer category. The business is not BBB accredited and has no BBB rating, and the profile counts 49 years in business. We did not find a verifiable review count. Its experience is its own account, and the length of time in business is not a guarantee of any one car. To compare other options nearby, browse more classic cars in Connecticut.

Visiting

The shop is at 100 Lupes Drive, Stratford, CT 06615, and the phone is (203) 377-6745. The contact page lists a showroom open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, by appointment only. The email on the sales page is [email protected].