Velocity Restorations

Velocity Restorations is a Florida builder of restomods, classic trucks and SUVs, sold under the name Re-Engineered Classics. It operates from the Pensacola area, and it sells vehicles it builds itself, not other people's cars. It is an independent company and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The company's About page says Velocity dates to 2012 and was founded by Pensacola native Stuart Wilson, who bought a vintage Ford Bronco while serving in the Navy. It describes a start in a 250 square foot shop. In 2019, the company says, it introduced the Signature Series, which uses fixed prices and shorter timelines in place of open-ended custom restorations. These are Velocity's own statements. Its contact details list an address at 15 E Quintette Road, in the Cantonment and Pensacola area, and it describes a 135,000 square foot facility with more than 170 craftsmen working in-house.

How buying works

This is not a typical used-car lot. The site lays out a six-step process: design, reserve, build, craft, perfect and deliver. A buyer designs the vehicle, reserves a build slot and takes delivery after the build, which Velocity says can take as little as 14 weeks. The company also sells finished vehicles from stock, and the home page shows monthly payment figures beside each price, but we did not find any lender terms. Ask for the full price, deposit, delivery arrangements and warranty in writing, since a custom build is a larger commitment than a standard dealer purchase.

What they sell

Velocity's lineup centers on Ford and Chevrolet classics: the Ford Bronco, F-Series pickups, Mustang, International Scout and the Chevrolet C10, K10 and K5 Blazer. When we looked, the home page showed seven vehicles tagged as new inventory. They included a 1969 Bronco at $271,500, a 1973 Bronco at $277,400, 1974 and 1975 Broncos at $287,400, a 1970 K5 Blazer at $369,900 and 1970 and 1971 K10 pickups at $379,900. Prices change, so use these as a guide to the price tier and not as a quote. These are restomods, so expect updates rather than period-correct originality.

Questions worth asking

A restomod buyer is paying for the build, not for originality, so the questions differ from those on an unmodified classic. Ask which donor vehicle was used and how its title is branded, which engine, transmission and brake components are fitted, and what the warranty covers and for how long. Ask who is responsible for shipping and for insurance during delivery, and whether the monthly figure on the website includes taxes, fees and a down payment. Compare the written build sheet against the options on the advertisement, and visit or arrange a video walk-around if you can.

Reputation

The home page says Velocity has delivered more than 1,000 vehicles and has more than 180 independent five-star Google reviews. An older version of the same claims on the About page gives lower figures, so the numbers have been updated over time, and they remain the company's own. The Better Business Bureau lists Velocity Restorations, LLC with an A+ rating. The company is not BBB accredited. We did not capture a complaint count. Read recent reviews on several sites and, if possible, visit the facility.

If you are comparing options

Because restomods are priced differently from originals, it helps to know what comparable trucks sell for as originals and as other builders' work. Our guide on how to buy a classic car from a dealer explains the paperwork and inspection steps that still apply, and you can browse classic trucks for sale in Florida to see the wider market.

Contact

Velocity's contact article lists the phone number (850) 753-9648 and the email address [email protected]. Other numbers appear in directories, so use the number on the company's current website. No public business hours are listed on the pages we read.