Road Scholars

Road Scholars is a Porsche specialist at 1704 Page Rd Ext in Durham, North Carolina, known for concours-level restorations of vintage Porsches, especially the 356 and early 911. The company runs three lines of business: sales and consignment, service, and restoration. Anyone comparing restorers can start with our guide to choosing a classic car restoration shop.

Who they are

The shop says it was established in 2002 and describes its mission as "Keeping the Legacy Alive." The company is associated with owner Cam Ingram, who has been interviewed about the business in outside publications. Its own site notes that it began with buying and selling premium Porsches, and restoration grew into one of three core divisions.

What they restore

The focus is Porsche, from 356 coupes, cabriolets and Speedsters to 911 models including a Turbo. Projects listed on the shop's site include a 356C Carrera Cabriolet and a 356B Carrera Abarth GTL.

Work done in-house

According to the shop's restoration page, most of the work is done under its own roof:

• Research and documentation, including Porsche Certificates of Authenticity and factory build information
• Metal shaping by two craftsmen, using power hammers and coachbuilding methods, supported by laser scanning and CAD
• Paint preparation and finishing in a controlled environment
• Engine and transmission builds, with road testing of each project
• Concours preparation, transport and show logistics

The shop also says interior fabrication and chrome plating are handled by outside specialist vendors.

Notable projects and awards

The shop says it has won more than 100 concours awards. Its headline result is a "Triple Crown" for a 356B Carrera Abarth GTL, with best-in-class honors at Amelia Island, Pebble Beach and the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. These are the shop's own claims; the model year of the car is given differently across pages (1961 on the restoration page, 1963 on the about page).

Working with the shop

The shop describes its approach as transparent and relationship-focused, and says it also markets finished cars through Bring a Trailer auctions. We found no published pricing, deposit terms or billing method. Concours work at this level is costly, so read our restoration cost guide before asking for a quote.

Reputation and contact

We did not view a review page directly, so no rating is quoted. Contact: 1704 Page Rd Ext, Durham, NC 27703, (919) 854-2277. Hours were not listed on the pages we read. Road Scholars is independent of Classic Cars Arena. Shoppers can also look at classic Porsche 911s for sale.