Wallingford is home. Innovative Restorations opened its doors here in 2014, and our shop at 50 Capital Dr. is where every restoration, paint job and repair we take on is carried out. If you live in Wallingford, Meriden, Cheshire, North Haven or Durham, a full classic car restoration facility is right around the corner.

A Local Shop for Classics and Daily Drivers

Our technicians are car enthusiasts too, and we work on antique, classic and muscle cars as well as daily drivers that need general service. Being close by makes it easy to stop in for the smaller jobs that keep a car on the road:

Inside the Shop

We have full facilities with a paint booth, machine shop, car rotisserie and multiple lifts, so your vehicle stays in one place from teardown to final assembly. You can meet the team, read how owner Adam Bradley got started, or browse the project gallery to see what has come through our doors.

Wallingford Car Shows

We have attended the Yankee Chapter Buick Club show held at Wallingford Buick GMC, and we are proud to support the Jaguar Club of Southern New England Concours d’Elegance at Lyman Orchards in nearby Middlefield. Our car shows and events page lists more events around the state.

Year-Round Care for Your Classic

Living nearby makes seasonal service simple. These guides cover what your car needs through the year:

Diagnostics and Inspections

We have the knowledge and equipment to diagnose dashboard warning lights such as ABS, airbag, TPMS and check engine. If a vehicle has been sitting for years or over the winter, or you are preparing for a long trip, we can inspect it and provide a thorough condition report. Learn more about the benefits of diagnostics on a classic car.

Projects from Our Gallery

Common Questions

Can I stop by the shop?

We are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you would like to visit, call 860.852.3275 or text 203.774.4443 first so we can set aside time for you.

Are you hiring?

Our careers page has details on working at Innovative Restorations.

Visit Us

Innovative Restorations, Inc.
50 Capital Dr., Suite B, Wallingford, CT 06492
Call 860.852.3275 or text 203.774.4443
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Open in Google Maps or send us a message. Scheduling starts with a few questions about your car, and we usually get back to you within one business day.

The Auto Restoration Service Process

Red Restored Car

Disassembly

Vehicles are fully disassembled, parts condition is assessed and parts are labeled.

Automobile restoration example of paint stripped to there bare substrates.

Metal Repair

Vehicle body is measured and braced, mounted on vehicle dolly, and then all necessary parts are media blasted to its bare substrate.

Auto restoration paint primer job

Epoxy Prime

Vehicles are then epoxy primed, then sent over to the metal shop for structural and nonstructural repairs.

Truck restoration final assembly

Test Fit

While their body panels and trim are test fit on the vehicle to ensure a smooth final assembly

Body work then two stages of priming and blocking.

Body Work

Onto the body shop for body work then two stages of priming and blocking.

Restoration paint job of fully disassembled and taped car

Paint

Once body work is completed the vehicle is fully disassembled, prepped, tapped and painted.

blue and white truck being polished

Wet Sand & Polish

Next wet sand and polish.

Final assembly in our restoration shop

Assembly

Lastly, final assembly for delivery.

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Trusted Partners

We don’t just focus on performance and skills, we also use quality parts and services to ensure our customers are always getting the best. Here are some of the trusted companies Innovative Restorations is proud to partner with.