Willhoit Auto Restoration
Long Beach shop specializing in Porsche 356 restoration, with a 14,000 sq ft facility and in-house rotisserie and paint booth.
About Willhoit Auto Restoration
Willhoit Auto Restoration is a Long Beach, California shop focused on the Porsche 356, with early 911 work also listed. Search listings of the company's text say it has been restoring 356s for more than four decades, and its owner is John Willhoit.
Who they are and history
Search listings give an establishment year of 1976, while another directory entry suggests 1974. Because the two disagree and the website could not be opened directly (its security certificate failed), we do not state a founding year. The facility is described as 14,000 square feet.
What they restore
The specialty is the Porsche 356 in its various body styles, with some early 911 work. A Willhoit-restored 356 Speedster has been featured in coverage connected to Jay Leno's Garage, and the shop has hosted an open house with a dynamometer, announced on the Porsche 356 Registry forum.
Work done in-house
- A custom spray booth the shop says lets it paint an entire 356 at once, following factory procedure
- A custom chassis rotisserie with body jigs for replacing floor and longitudinal panels
- Bodywork, mechanical work and engine rebuilding, per directory listings
Working with the shop
No pricing, deposit or scheduling details are published in the material we could read. A shop of this kind will typically want an inspection before quoting; our guide to picking the right shop covers what to request in writing.
Reputation
The shop has a Yelp listing that was recently updated, but we did not open it to verify a rating and review count, so none is quoted. Reviews are a starting point only; talk to past 356 clients where possible.
Visiting and contact
The address is 1360 Gladys Ave, Long Beach, CA, with the ZIP code 90804 shown in directory listings. The phone number is 562-439-3333. Search snippets list weekday daytime hours and Saturday by appointment, but confirm by phone. If you are shopping for a car to restore, see classic Porsche 911s for sale. Willhoit Auto Restoration is independent and not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.
If you are comparing restorers in California, have a look at Classic Muscle as well, then browse the full list for the state.
Specialties
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Willhoit Auto Restoration located? +
Willhoit Auto Restoration is located at 1360 Gladys Ave, Long Beach, California 90804.
Does Willhoit Auto Restoration do full restorations? +
Yes. Willhoit Auto Restoration takes on full, ground-up restorations as well as smaller jobs. Ask the shop about its current wait time before you commit.
Which makes does Willhoit Auto Restoration work on? +
Willhoit Auto Restoration lists experience with Porsche 356 and Porsche 911.
How do I contact Willhoit Auto Restoration? +
Call 562-439-3333 or visit their website.
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