At a glance
We list 7 restoration specialists in Manhattan, NY, with an average customer rating of 4.8. Between them they cover Ferrari, Classic American and Porsche.
- Shops listed
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.8
- Brands covered
- 3
- Neighborhoods
- 3
- Highest rated: Stray Dog Classics (5.0, 26 reviews), Formula Motorsports (4.8, 85 reviews) and Manhattan Auto Service and Bodywork (4.8, 72 reviews).
- Brand experience runs deepest in Ferrari (2), Classic American (2) and Porsche (1).
- Many also handle Independent Service (2) and Concours Detailing (2), useful if the car needs more than one job.
- Shops are spread across LIC, Clinton Hill and Ozone Park.
7 restoration specialists in Manhattan
Formula Motorsports
LIC, Manhattan, NY
exotic & classic service in Manhattan
Stray Dog Classics
Clinton Hill, Manhattan, NY
Classic American restoration in Manhattan
Cooper Classic Cars
Manhattan, NY · since 1976
Classic American restoration in Manhattan
Manhattan specialists by brand
Exotic & Classic Car Restoration in Manhattan: common questions
How many restoration specialists are in Manhattan?
We list 7 restoration specialists in Manhattan, NY. Each one is listed for restoration work specifically, not just general repair.
Which restoration shops in Manhattan are highest rated?
By customer rating (shops with at least 10 reviews), Stray Dog Classics at 5.0 from 26 reviews, Formula Motorsports at 4.8 from 85 reviews and Manhattan Auto Service and Bodywork at 4.8 from 72 reviews lead the Manhattan list.
Which car brands do Manhattan restoration specialists work on?
Listings here cover Ferrari, Classic American and Porsche. Ferrari has the most, with 2 shops.
Where in Manhattan are these shops?
They're spread across LIC, Clinton Hill and Ozone Park. Open a listing for the address, hours and directions.
How do I choose an exotic car restoration specialist?
Choose on marque experience first: ask for finished examples of your model and see cars in progress. Then confirm the shop documents every stage with photos and gives you a phased estimate rather than one open-ended number.
What is the difference between a frame-off and a rotisserie restoration?
A frame-off restoration lifts the body from a separate chassis so both can be fully restored. A rotisserie restoration mounts a unibody shell on a rotating fixture so the underside can be stripped and repaired as thoroughly as the top. Both aim for show-level results.
Does a Ferrari restoration shop need factory approval?
No, but if you want Ferrari Classiche certification, use a shop experienced in preparing cars for it. The program checks the car against factory records, so the restoration has to be planned and documented with that inspection in mind.