Coastal Classics Auto Restoration & Customization

Coastal Classics Auto Restoration & Customization is a restoration and service shop in Jackson, New Jersey, owned by Ryan and Saraphin Mahoney. The shop says it has worked on classic cars and trucks for nearly 15 years. It has a documented record at concours events between 2014 and 2018, with an emphasis on pre-war American cars. This profile is independent and the shop has no relationship with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The company website names the Mahoneys as founders and owners and says the business has been operating for close to 15 years, which puts its start around 2009. We treat that year as approximate. The shop describes the cars on its site as vehicles it has restored and serviced itself.

What they restore

Work shown on the site ranges from antique and pre-war American cars to Fords, Studebakers and British sports cars such as Triumph and MG. Its portfolio includes a 1947 Ford Sportsman, an MG TD and a 1963 Cobra. The shop also has experience with early electric cars, including a 1923 Detroit Electric.

Work done in-house

The shop offers full and partial restoration, bodywork, paint, mechanical and engine work, upholstery and customization, and its listings mention concours-level builds. It also does general servicing of older vehicles, so restoration is one part of a broader business. Ask what is handled on site and what is sent out for a specific project.

Awards

• Hemmings Concours d'Elegance 2016: first place, Pre-War American.
• Elegance at Hershey 2015: American Spirit Award and Best American Closed Car 1920 to 1931.
• AACA Fall Meet 2017: First Junior, for the 1923 Detroit Electric.
• Edison Concours 2015 and Monmouth County Concours 2014: Best in Class.

These come from the shop's Awards and Honors page. The newest is from 2018, so they describe past results rather than current activity.

Working with the shop

No published information on estimates, billing method or deposits was found. Before committing a car, compare the shop's approach against the questions in our guide to how to choose a restoration shop.

Reputation

A Birdeye page aggregating Google reviews shows a 4.2 star average from 24 reviews. Reviewers mention classic and vintage vehicle expertise, and the profile has not been claimed by the business. Experiences vary, as they do for any shop, so read recent reviews yourself.

Visiting and contact

Coastal Classics is at 370 Faraday Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527, phone 732-987-4490, email [email protected]. Its site and Birdeye list hours Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Friday to Sunday. For your next candidate car, see classic cars for sale in New Jersey.