Custom Classics

Custom Classics is a restoration and auto body center in Island Lake, Illinois, that also sells classic cars and takes them on consignment. The company says it has operated since 1982 and describes a 30,000 square foot shop. Its formal name on the website is Custom Classics Auto Body and Restoration. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

History and what it does

The site says the business began as a small restoration shop in a garage in 1982 and grew into a body, restoration and customizing center. The Better Business Bureau profile independently lists a business start date in December 1982, which agrees with the company's account. The owners are not named on the site. The site also advertises a photo studio with a cyclorama wall for car photography.

How the sales side works

Restoration is the main business, and sales grow out of it. Most of the cars on the site's vehicles page are marked as completed restorations, with model years from 1968 to 2014, including a Shelby GT500 KR, a Yenko Chevelle, a Maserati Merak, a Fiat Dino and a Camaro ZL1. That page is a portfolio, not a list of cars you can buy today, so check which ones are actually for sale. Current cars are better seen on the company's ClassicCars.com dealer page.

Consignment

The consignment page says the shop will detail the car, photograph it in its own studio and post it across a network of dealer sales websites and its social media. It adds that eBay and other auction sites are used at the seller's discretion, and that staff field calls and negotiate with buyers. No commission or fee schedule is published, and a seller applies through an online form. Ask for the terms in writing, and read consigning a classic first for the questions that matter.

What it has for sale

On October 23, 2026, the ClassicCars.com page for the dealer showed four vehicles. These were a 1957 Chevrolet 150 at $185,000, a 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air at $44,900, a 1973 Ford Bronco at $159,995 and a 1996 Nissan Cima at $21,995. That is a small selection, and it will change.

Buying and other services

The site has separate pages for financing, shipping and inspections. The inspections page lists third-party inspectors rather than an in-house service. Ask the shop about terms, deposits and delivery before you commit. Beyond sales, the company lists restoration, collision work and customization.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau profile shows an A+ rating and 43 years in business. Check the profile directly for the accreditation status and any complaints, and read recent customer reviews before you commit. To compare other options nearby, browse Illinois classic cars for sale.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 518 E. Burnett Rd, Island Lake, Illinois 60042. Its website lists hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call (847) 487-2272 or email [email protected]. Call ahead to confirm a car is still available.