For the rarest of vehicles, we qualify our work as “forensic restoration”. These etceterini, one-off, prototype, exotic or vintage racing cars are a very special breed of classic car.
Nearly impossible to find, even harder to properly restore, we are one of the few facilities in the world with the skillsets, equipment and experience to handle these types of projects.
We continue to have the distinct pleasure of restoring many of these unique cars. Our tenacity and commitment to research has netted us remarkable results with these truly special vehicles.
These magnificent pieces of machinery exemplified the artistry of car building – gathering together the most talented designers of both large manufacturers and garage mechanics – all set on one goal – to build something better, faster, more maneuverable and/or more stylish than anyone else had built before.
In many instances these types of cars were driven hard, banged and bashed, and when new technology came along, stowed away and nearly forgotten.
For the obscure test, prototype or show vehicles, their usually brief time in the spotlight seems almost unbelievable given how coveted they are today.
From the Motoramas to the Salt Flats, Lemans to Sebring, the International Auto Shows to the Mille Miglia…and all manner of events around the globe – these amazing vehicles captured the attention of millions as individuals and manufacturers bet their fortunes on a particular design’s success.
Finding these cars is a feat unto itself. Restoring them tests the finest restoration craftsmen. With usually little or no references, manuals or supporting information – perhaps no more than a surviving photograph or two – reconstructing these masterpieces takes a great deal of research, patience and skill.
We continue to have the distinct pleasure of restoring many of these unique cars. Our tenacity and commitment to research has netted us remarkable results with these truly special vehicles.
