Kevin Kay Restorations

Kevin Kay Restorations is a classic car restoration facility in Redding, California, that concentrates on British and European cars, and on six-cylinder Aston Martins from the DB2 through the DBS in particular. The shop says it is a self-contained operation of around twenty people founded by Kevin Kay. It is one of the better documented independent restorers in this directory.

What the shop restores

Beyond Aston Martin, the website lists AC, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lotus, Duesenberg, Talbot-Lago and Hispano-Suiza among the cars it has worked on. It also restores vintage motorcycles including BMW, Norton, BSA, Triumph and Moto Guzzi.

Work done in-house

The shop describes departments for metalworking, body panel fabrication and repair, mechanical rebuilding and show-quality paint. Other services it lists:

• 3D scanning and printing for parts
• Component rebuilding
• Storage and transport
• Pre-purchase inspections
• Show preparation
• A separate parts operation for Aston Martin, reached on its own phone line and website

Documented projects and awards

The shop restored a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, chassis 0186/R, between 2016 and 2020. The car won the Zagato Centennial Postwar Class at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Vitesse Elegance trophy, according to the shop and to auction coverage of the car. The shop also reports a top four finish at the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders. Other award claims on third-party pages were not verified.

Working with the shop

The website does not describe billing methods or deposits. With a project at this level, ask for a written scope and staged payment schedule. Our overview of how restoration budgets add up explains why scopes for concours-level work differ so widely.

Reputation

On Birdeye the shop shows 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, on an unclaimed profile. The Better Business Bureau lists it as not accredited and does not issue a rating for lack of information. Descriptions of the facility size vary between sources (the shop says 36,000 square feet, while a directory says 9,000), so confirm details when you visit.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 1530 Charles Drive, Redding, CA 96003. The website lists Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed Friday to Sunday. The phone number is 530-241-8337 and the email is [email protected]. If you are looking for a car of your own, see classic cars for sale in California. Kevin Kay Restorations is an independent business with no affiliation with Classic Cars Arena.