V8 Speed and Resto Shop

V8 Speed and Resto Shop is a restoration and custom-build shop in Red Bud, Illinois, in the Metro East area south of St. Louis. It works on classic American muscle cars, hot rods and custom vehicles, and its website says it is in its 22nd year of business as of 2026.

What the shop restores

The site names Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes and Chevelles among the American classics it handles, and research notes list Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Dodge and Plymouth work. The shop's pitch is that it does not only restore cars but reimagines them, so a good share of its work leans toward restomods and custom builds rather than strictly factory-correct restoration.

Work done in-house

The shop lists precision engine machining and building, custom metal fabrication, bodywork and paint, interior restoration and upholstery, and mechanical upgrades. The site does not say whether it runs frame-off or rotisserie restorations, so ask about process if that matters to your project.

Projects and awards

Projects on the website include a custom 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon, a 1969 Camaro with a supercharged LSA engine and a 1939 LaSalle ambulance. The shop says its cars have won awards at top national events and that every car it built has been a SEMA Show feature. No specific award titles or years are listed, so those claims are the shop's own and are not itemized here.

Working with the shop

The shop says it works with each customer to create a design and build plan that fits their needs and budget. Nothing is published about billing, deposits or progress updates. For a sense of how budgets behave on builds like these, read our classic car restoration cost guide.

Reputation

We did not verify a rating with at least ten reviews on a page we could open, so none is quoted. Ask to see finished cars and speak with past customers.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 817 S Main St, Red Bud, IL 62278. The phone number is (314) 783-8325. Hours and a public email are not listed on the site. V8 Speed and Resto Shop is independent and has no connection to Classic Cars Arena. You can also see classic cars for sale in Illinois.