Orlando Mustang

Orlando Mustang is a classic Mustang and Shelby restoration shop that operates from Osteen, Florida, a rural community near Sanford and not in Orlando proper. By its own account it has been in business since 1980, and it describes its focus as concours restoration and repair of early Mustangs, Shelbys and Boss cars. If you are weighing several businesses, our guide to how to choose a restoration shop lists the questions worth asking each one.

Who they are and how long they have been at it

The shop's website says Orlando Mustang was formed in 1980 to provide restoration services, vehicle appraisals, delivery and selected remanufactured parts. A third-party profile describes it as family owned and operated, with roots in a collision business that predates the 1980 start. Pete Geisler is listed as general manager and is described as having experience with the SAAC, AACA and NCA organizations. The site also says he serves on a NADA advisory board for appraisals, a claim we have not independently confirmed.

What they restore

The shop's stated specialty is concours restoration of classic Mustangs and Shelbys, including GT350 and GT500 cars and Boss models. It is a narrow marque focus rather than a general restoration business, which suits owners of early Ford performance cars and is less suited to other makes.

Work offered

• Full concours-level restoration and repair of Mustangs and Shelbys
• Mechanical restoration and concours-quality paint and body work
• Appraisals, inspections and consultation
• Reconditioned gauges and a stock of rebuilt parts

The business does not publish a breakdown of which tasks are done under its own roof versus sent out, so ask directly if that matters to you.

Awards and projects

The shop says it has produced award-winning cars at Mustang Club of America events across the country. It does not list specific cars, years or trophies on the pages we reviewed, so treat the claim as the shop's own wording.

Working with the shop

The site promotes inspections and consultation as part of how it deals with owners. We found no published information on pricing method, deposits, progress reporting or build timelines. Those are all things to settle in writing before work begins, and our listings of classic Mustangs for sale are a useful reference if you are still looking for a project car.

Visiting and contact

Orlando Mustang is at 2475 Reed Ellis Road, Osteen, Florida 32764. The phone number is 407-688-1966, and the shop lists a public email address on its site. Business hours were not published on the pages we read, so call ahead before visiting. Classic Cars Arena has no business relationship with this shop, and this profile is not an endorsement.