Hill's Classic Cars

Hill's Classic Cars is the sales arm of Hills Automotive, a classic car restoration shop in Racine, Ohio. The company says it has served classic car enthusiasts for more than 35 years. It restores cars, supplies parts for mid-1950s Thunderbirds and sells collector cars. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Three divisions under one roof

Hills Automotive describes itself on its website as having three divisions: classic car restoration, classic car sales, and a parts operation called Hill's Thunderbird Center for 1955, 1956 and 1957 Thunderbirds. The site names Marvin Hill as the contact for the business and gives his phone number. The company's pages say only "over 35 years," so no founding year is given.

Restoration is the core business

The company says its work has won awards including Best of Show, Grand National and Gold Medallion honors from the Classic Thunderbird Club International, the AACA and concours events. Those awards are the company's own claims. If you want a car restored, ask to see finished work and a written scope and estimate before you commit.

What it sells

The company says its sales side offers "an ever-changing variety" of collector cars, from performance muscle cars to European sportsters, and that many cars are sold before restoration. When we checked its Cars for Sale page in October 2026, it showed 16 results, including a 1957 Ford Thunderbird at $52,500 described as a frame-up restoration by the shop, a 1972 Ford Bronco 4x4 at $115,000, a 1967 Cadillac DeVille convertible and a 1950 Ford rolling frame at $3,500. The 16 results include engines, so the count of complete cars is lower.

Buying from Hills Automotive

The site does not list financing, shipping or inspection terms. Because many of the cars are restoration products, it is reasonable to ask for the build records, photos from the restoration and any show awards that apply to the specific car. Our guide on what to check before you buy covers title checks and independent inspections for out-of-town purchases.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau lists the business with an A+ rating and 27 years in business. It is not BBB accredited. No count of customer reviews was found for the shop.

Visiting

The shop is at 29625 Bashan Road, Racine, Ohio 45771. The company lists 740-949-2217 for technical questions and the office, and 740-949-1956 for parts. No business hours are published, so call first. For other options nearby, see more classic cars in Ohio.