Something is missing in the automotive restoration industry. Even with all the TV shows and attention on restoration and customization, even with the advances in innovation and parts reproduction, and even with the value of classic cars on the rise, something is missing. At Evolve Custom Auto Restoration, we see first-hand how what is missing in the automotive restoration industry is integrity. A large percentage of the cars that arrive at Evolve have previously been through other shops where the job was never completed or was done in a half-baked, shortcut sort of way that left the car still incomplete even when it appeared to be complete.  Car owners are unhappy. Shops are going out of business, for a variety of reasons including financial fraud, lack of proper business practices, and work that is either unskilled or just plain dishonest.

Why this matters is that in the automotive restoration industry, Evolve stands for something. We are the possibility of a new kind of restoration industry, build on a solid foundation of integrity. At Evolve, we have spent decades developing who we are as people of integrity, and are on a daily quest for continuous improvement in the shop. We have innovated groundbreaking methods of inventory control, transparent accountability for time tracking, and a brand new payment model for the industry that provides predictable cash flow for both the shop and the customer and prevents the Ponzi schemes common to the industry. Add to this foundation a vast array of experience in classic cars and our proprietary 10-Phase method for restoration, and the result is an extraordinary experience and superior results for classic car owners.

A restoration begins with a conversation about your car and what you’re looking for in a finished product. Then the best way for an accurate proposal to be created is for us to inspect the car. We coordinate with local transporters around Southern California, as well as nationwide carriers. Once we inspect the car, we will provide a detailed plan and estimate based on the level of result you are looking for:

We provide 3 levels of result:

1.Concours – These cars are not driven except for exhibition. They are among the best in the world and compete at the most exclusive shows.

2.Excellent – These cars are driven for pleasure only, and represent the nicest examples in a local region. They might win a street show, and are “show-quality” even if the owner chooses not to show them.

3. Driver – These “daily driver” vehicles are driven for classy transportation, as an alternative to a new car at a similar cost.