Restorations & Reconditioning
Bring your classic back. However far you want to go.
Some cars just need to be saved. Barn finds. Family heirlooms. That project you've been meaning to start for ten years. The Houston Carport is your solution.
The Carport does not believe in one-size-fits-all restoration. Maybe you want a full frame-off concours build. Maybe you just want it running and respectable. Both are right. Both have a price. Let's talk about yours.
WHAT'S YOUR SCOPE?
Four Ways to Restore. One Honest Approach.
These are ranges based on decades of projects. Your actual cost depends on your car and goals.
Our rate: $168/hour. Transparent. Consistent. No games.
THE MONEY CONVERSATION
Let's Talk Cost. Really.
You want to know what this will cost. We get it.
Here's the truth: We can't give you a number until we see the car. But we can give you something better—a range, a plan, and a roadmap that respects your budget.
Start with a conversation. Tell us about the car. Tell us about your dream. Tell us what you want to spend. We'll tell you what's possible. The Carport is your answer.
RESTORATION VS. RESTMOD VS. REPAIR
Not Sure Which Path? Here's the Difference.
Restoration means returning to original. Factory correct. Period authentic. You wait until it's done. Investment: $30,000–$400,000+.
Restomod means keeping the look, upgrading the drive. Modern guts. Vintage skin. You drive it during the build. Investment: $8,000–$80,000.
Repair means fix what's broken. Keep it on the road. Safety and reliability first. You drive it next week. Investment: $500–$7,000.
All three are right. All three have a cost. We do all three. We'll help you choose.