1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Tribute
Completed: March 2024 | Duration: 14 months
Found this one sitting in a garage for nearly 20 years. The owner's dad bought it new, and it just... stopped running one day. Full engine rebuild, complete rust remediation, original paint color match - the works. Getting that flat-six singing again was pure magic.
"I honestly didn't think it was savable. These guys proved me wrong. My dad would've been thrilled."
- Michael T., West Vancouver
1988 BMW E30 M3 Track Build
Completed: August 2024 | Duration: 9 months
This wasn't just a restoration - it was a full transformation. Customer wanted a track weapon that could still handle weekend drives. S54 engine swap, upgraded suspension, roll cage, the whole nine yards. Spent weeks dialing in the suspension geometry. Now it's an absolute monster on the track.
"It drives better than I ever imagined. Worth every penny and then some."
- David K., Burnaby
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Completed: January 2024 | Duration: 18 months
Classic barn find scenario. Hadn't moved since '87. Floor pans were toast, but the body was surprisingly solid. Sourced original parts from three different countries. The hardtop alone took four months to track down.
"Concours-level work. Absolutely stunning."
- Robert M., Victoria
1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6
Completed: June 2024 | Duration: 11 months
Insurance write-off that we brought back from the dead. Front-end collision looked worse than it was, but the frame damage required precision work. Upgraded to modern brakes and suspension while keeping it looking factory. Customer wanted reliable power, so we rebuilt the turbo system from scratch. Now it's pushing 380hp and drives like a dream.
"Everyone said total loss. You guys saw potential. Can't thank you enough."
- James L., Richmond
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda
Completed: October 2023 | Duration: 16 months
West Coast car that'd been sitting outside for a decade. Clear coat was gone, interior was trashed, but mechanically pretty decent. Full repaint in original Signal Red, new leather interior, sorting out decades of amateur electrical repairs. That fuel injection system was a nightmare to sort out properly.
"Better than new. I drive it every weekend now."
- Patricia S., North Vancouver
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
Completed: May 2024 | Duration: 13 months
One of only 1,672 ever made. Customer flew in from Calgary after finding it on some online marketplace. Previous owner started the restoration but ran outta steam. We finished what they started and then some. Proper turbo rebuild, chassis reinforcement, period-correct Recaros we found in Germany.
"These cars are getting impossible to find. You preserved a piece of history."
- Thomas H., Calgary AB
1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
Completed: December 2023 | Duration: 22 months
This one was special. Came to us in boxes - literally. Previous owner disassembled it 30 years ago and lost motivation. Full rotisserie restoration, every nut and bolt. Engine's numbers-matching, which is rare for these. Took forever to source correct-date stampings for everything.
"My grandfather owned one new. This brings back so many memories."
- William F., Kelowna
2001 BMW E39 M5 Engine Restoration
Completed: September 2024 | Duration: 5 months
That S62 V8 is a masterpiece when it's running right. This one had the dreaded rod bearing issue plus a bunch of deferred maintenance. Complete engine-out rebuild, upgraded rod bearings, VANOS rebuild, new cooling system. Also did a full suspension refresh while we had it torn down. Customer wanted it to last another 200k kilometers.
"Runs smoother than it did when I bought it in 2003. Remarkable work."
- Andrew C., Surrey