We bring forgotten machines back to life.
Forge Automotive is a custom restoration shop for classic and collector cars — frame-off rebuilds, metalwork, and finishes done by hand, in-house.
What every owner gets from us.
We're a small shop that takes few cars at a time. These aren't marketing lines — they're how we work on every build.
Fixed scope, honest quote
A detailed written estimate before a single bolt turns. No surprise add-ons mid-build.
You see every step
Photo updates at each milestone — teardown, metal, paint, and assembly.
Built to be driven
Restorations that look show-quality but hold up on the road, not just the lawn.
From rusted shell to finished machine.
Every restoration runs through the same four stages. We don't skip steps and we don't hide them from you.
- 01
Assessment & teardown
Full disassembly, rust mapping, and a documented condition report so we both know exactly what we're working with.
- 02
Metal & bodywork
Panel repair, rust cut-out, fabrication, and straightening. The foundation everything else sits on.
- 03
Paint & finish
Block sanding, color match, and a hand-finished spray. Mechanical and electrical brought back to spec in parallel.
- 04
Assembly & road-ready
Reassembly, tuning, alignment, and a shakedown drive before the keys go back in your hands.
Book a service or consultation.
Not sure where to start? Book an assessment and we'll map out a plan for your car.
Ways to work with the shop.
Final pricing depends on the car and scope — these are honest starting points so you know what to expect.
Shop Assessment
one-time, credited to your build
- Full condition inspection
- Rust & structure report
- Written restoration plan
- Ballpark cost & timeline
Stage Restoration
per stage, billed as we go
- Metal, paint, or mechanical focus
- Milestone photo updates
- In-house fabrication
- Pay stage by stage
Full Frame-Off Build
complete ground-up restoration
- Complete teardown & rebuild
- Show-quality finish
- Mechanical & electrical refresh
- Road-tested before delivery
Got a project sitting under a tarp?
Tell us about your car. We'll talk through what's possible and book your assessment at the shop.