Classic Car Restorations

Classic Car Restorations is a Bradenton, Florida shop that restores and customizes late 1950s to early 1980s vehicles, with Broncos, Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes named on its site. It is not related to similarly named businesses elsewhere, and it has no connection to us.

Who they are

Florida business records list Brian S. Trudo as manager. A Better Business Bureau profile gives a start date of April 2018, and a separate Florida LLC filing under a similar name dates from 2023, so the business may have been restructured. The shop says its mechanics have more than 60 years of combined experience.

What they restore

The shop says it works on late 1950s to early 1980s classics, naming Broncos, Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes. It offers full or partial restorations and modern customization, so restomod-style builds sit alongside more traditional work.

Work done in-house

The services list includes restoration and engine rebuilding, fuel injection upgrades, drum to disc brake conversions, power steering installation, air conditioning installation, paint, body and metal fabrication, exhaust systems, custom interior and upholstery, wheels and tires, classic vehicle servicing and vehicle storage. Frame-off or rotisserie work is not specifically described.

Working with the shop

This is one of the better documented processes among small shops. Clients email first to arrange a phone consultation, and new clients are scheduled on Wednesdays. The shop says no quote is given over the phone, in-person meetings are required, pricing is project specific, and a signed work order or contract is needed before work begins. Customer-supplied parts are generally not accepted without prior approval. Our guide to picking the right shop covers why those terms matter.

Reputation

The BBB page lists an A+ rating, but the business is not BBB accredited and the page showed no customer reviews. We did not find enough verifiable reviews to report a rating. The shop does not list awards or named projects.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 2006 58th Avenue Circle East, Bradenton, FL 34203, phone (941) 504-2119. By the shop's own schedule, appointments are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends are closed. There is no public email, only a web form. If you are shopping for a starting point, see classic project cars for sale.