Sports Car Craftsmen

Sports Car Craftsmen is an Arvada, Colorado, shop that services, repairs and restores British sports cars. It says it has served Colorado's sports car community since 1998 and combines restoration with routine service and a parts counter, so it is as much a working garage as a restoration shop.

Who they are and how they started

The shop's website says it has provided parts, service, repair and restoration since 1998, and that its staff carry more than 100 years of combined experience. No owner is named on the pages we could read. It sits at 5635 Kendall Ct, Arvada, CO 80002.

What they restore

• British sports cars from the 1940s to the 1970s, led by MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Jaguar and Sunbeam
• Classic Mini, Morris, Rover, Lotus and Land Rover, according to the site's lists
• Volvo 1800 and Datsun roadsters, which the shop also names

The work done in-house

The shop lists full restorations, body damage repair, rust repair, mechanical part restorations, general maintenance and new and used parts sales. It describes jobs ranging from "a simple oil change" to a full restoration. That mix suits owners who want one place for both upkeep and a bigger rebuild. The site does not detail paint or upholstery, so confirm whether those are done on site or sent out.

Recognition

The shop says it is a member of the British Motor Trade Association and has been featured in Classic Motorsports magazine several times, as well as in Austin-Healey Magazine and The Denver Post. No competition awards are listed. These are the shop's own statements, and we did not check the publications.

Working with the shop

Pricing, deposits and project tracking are not published. Because British cars often arrive with rust and worn electrical systems, it helps to agree on a scope in writing and ask how surprises are handled. Our guide on how to choose a restoration shop lists useful questions.

Reputation

We did not see a rating with a confirmed review count for this shop, so we do not quote one.

Visiting and contact

The phone number is (303) 422-9272. No hours were listed on the pages we read, so call before visiting. If you want a project of your own, browse classic cars for sale in Colorado. Classic Cars Arena has no partnership with this shop.