We handle the full range of Mustang restoration projects – from collision repair to concourse level, vintage restoration. We do stock and custom restoration work. Our team has restored multiple 1960’s era convertibles including the 1966 Mustang GT Convertible pace car for first CAN-AM race in Canada. For more than 25 years, Mustang owners near Fuquay Varina and around the country have trusted us to provide the very best classic Mustang restoration shop services.

Close up photo of a rebuilt Cobra engine in the 1966 Ford Mustang Pace Car from the first CAN-AM race during restoration by Automotive Collision Specialists in Fuquay Varina NC.

Proven Mustang Restoration Expertise

We recommend bringing your vintage or classic Mustang restoration project to a shop like ours with proven expertise. Our experienced team knows what it takes to repair and restore vehicles that come to us in all kinds of conditions. We see everything wrecked race cars to improperly stored classics.

Our shop regularly works on most modern, classic, and vintage Mustangs and our work has been featured in the Mustang Owner’s Museum.

Serious collectors are extremely careful about who they trust. If they bring their rare and valuable vehicles to us, you can be confident we have the experience to handle your Mustang restoration project too.

Classic Mustang Restoration Shop Considerations

Every Mustang restoration project is unique. Some can be more challenging than others. The condition and service history of your vehicle can have a significant impact on the time and cost of restoration.

Several factors can influence your Mustang restoration costs and budget:

• the year, model, and condition of your Mustang
• your restoration goals (customize, sell, show, exhibition, etc.)
• availability of replacement parts vs. fabrication needs

Market Value Factors

Photo of the instrument cluster of a 1966 Ford Mustang during restoration by the team at Automotive Collision Specialists in Fuquay Varina NC.

Our team understands that a car’s market value is a factor in any restoration project. For example, restoration of a Fox platform Mustang in fair to good condition might be equal to or higher than a car’s current market value.  This can also be true for Aero models from the late 1980s and into the very early 1990s.

A first generation model Shelby GT500 with matching numbers may require similar levels of repair. However, because these models often have a much higher market value, owners find it easier to make the investment in a restoration of the quality we provide.

Rare and vintage Mustangs like a low mileage, numbers matching Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet coupe are often restored for private collections, auctions, or museum placements. Even though their age and condition can result in higher restoration costs, a concourse quality restoration can increase the car’s overall value and desirability.

We also understand that market value is not the only factor. We’ve met a lot of Mustang owners through the years and know that other factors are also important. Those range from reclaiming a piece of family history to a deep appreciation for these classic American muscle cars. Our team is ready and able to help you accomplish all the goals you have for your pony car restoration.

Paint and Customization

Paint and customizations are among the most common examples of non-stock restoration project goals. We use the best paint materials available on the market. Most restoration projects include matching the original Mustang’s factory color. However, if that’s not in keeping with your goals, we’ll use the same quality paint products but work to find the color that best suits the way you’d like your car to look.

If you’re looking for a different take on your classic Mustang, we also do custom restoration modification (restomod) work. We’ve got the skills to find or fabricate parts that will bring your vision to life. We can make custom changes from bumpers to fenders, headlights to custom paint, and almost anything in between. Be sure and call us today so we can start planning your classic restomod.

Estimates for Mustang Restoration Costs

Please call our shop at 919-552-0333 between 9am and 5pm eastern time to schedule an appointment for us to look at your car.

During your visit, we’ll make a detailed assessment of your car based on what we can see without going through the disassembly process. We’ll estimate the effort related to:

• auto body repair and replacement (dents, scratches, prior repair, etc.),
• exterior and interior trim condition and replacement, and
• engine and drivetrain condition.

We’ll send you an estimate that shows our best educated assessment about the parts and labor your Mustang restoration project will require. Throughout the restoration process, we’ll keep you informed about what we find and the options you have for how to handle anything unexpected.

If the car’s market value is the most significant factor in your decision on any Mustang restoration, you should let us know early in the estimating process. We will help you decide what restoration level would be most in line with your budget and expectations.

Mustang Restoration Levels

There are many reasons to restore your classic sports car. Even though money is always a factor, sometimes a Mustang has sentimental value that’s more important. Whether your goals are to get your car safely back on the road in style, enter a prestigious car show, or add it to a museum collection, we can help you choose the best restoration level.

We offer different restoration options for your Mustang that include:

• Classic Mustang Collision Repair
• Daily Driver Restoration
• Show Quality Restoration
• Concourse Restoration

When you bring your Mustang to our shop, we’ll help you find a way to meet your goals.

A Locally Owned Shop You Can Trust

Close up photo of the front left corner of a rare classic mustang convertible collector car from Ontario Canada restored by Automotive Collision Specialists in Fuquay Varina NC

Vintage and classic Mustang owners near Fuquay Varina, NC and around the country trust our team to restore their modern and classic Mustangs. We’re not a big chain so we’ve got the freedom to treat you right.

We manage the entire restoration process.

Your Mustang restoration will be in good hands. In fact, we even have mechanical shops that bring their body work to our shop for body and paint restoration!

For complex restorations, we’ll work with our carefully vetted and select group of the very best engine, drivetrain, and electrical technicians. You can be confident we’ll personally handle all the details. And, they’ll be done with the highest standards of excellence for the restoration options you choose.

Got questions about working with us? Review our classic car restoration FAQs.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

We stand behind our classic Mustang restoration services with a limited lifetime warranty on all the work we do.

Call Us Today!

(919) 552-0333

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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313 W. Academy Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

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