Fairfield County owners can reach Innovative Restorations by following the Merritt Parkway north until it becomes the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which runs to Wallingford. Depending on whether you start in Bridgeport, Westport, Norwalk, Stamford or Greenwich, the drive is roughly 40 minutes to a little over an hour.
American Muscle and European Classics
Our project gallery includes a 1960 Jaguar XK150 and a 1966 Morgan alongside Chevelles, Mustangs and vintage trucks. Whether your car calls for a factory-correct restoration or a restomod with modern brakes, fuel injection and air conditioning, we build it around how you plan to use it.
Clear Communication on Longer Projects
A restoration is a long project, and you should not have to drive up every week to know where it stands. We provide an initial estimate before the build, a second assessment once the car is disassembled, and regular updates along the way, with your approval before any unexpected repairs. Our FAQ covers estimates, timelines and deposits.
Paint and Finish Work
We use an in-house mixing system and a color database of new and antique factory color codes, and we can create custom colors as well. See painting and refinishing for the full process.
Original Restoration or Restomod?
A restoration returns a car to its original appearance and function using OEM or OE-spec reproduction parts. A restomod keeps the classic appearance while adding safety, performance and comfort through current technology. Which one is right depends on how you plan to use the car. Our article Restoration or Restomod: Which Is Right for Your Ride? can help you decide.
Buying a Classic? Know What You Are Getting
If you are considering a purchase, our guides to buying a classic car and inspecting one before you buy explain what to look for. We also provide vehicle inspections with a thorough condition report.
More Projects from Our Gallery
- 1997 Land Rover Defender 90: paint and body work for a collector
- 1969 AMC AMX restoration
- 1974 Plymouth Cuda restoration
Common Questions
How is pricing determined?
All pricing is based on the time, materials and parts needed to complete the work. Because no two cars are the same, an estimate is a ballpark figure, not a guarantee, and we update it as the project develops.
How do I insure a classic car properly?
Speak with your insurance agent about classic and collector coverage. They will work with you to classify the condition and value of the car based on details such as how it is used and stored. Our FAQ lists features these policies may include.
Visit the Shop
50 Capital Dr., Suite B, Wallingford, CT 06492. Open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Get directions from Stamford. If your car is not drivable, call us at 860.852.3275 before arranging transport so we can plan for its arrival, or send us a message.
The Auto Restoration Service Process
Disassembly
Vehicles are fully disassembled, parts condition is assessed and parts are labeled.
Metal Repair
Vehicle body is measured and braced, mounted on vehicle dolly, and then all necessary parts are media blasted to its bare substrate.
Epoxy Prime
Vehicles are then epoxy primed, then sent over to the metal shop for structural and nonstructural repairs.
Test Fit
While their body panels and trim are test fit on the vehicle to ensure a smooth final assembly
Body Work
Onto the body shop for body work then two stages of priming and blocking.
Paint
Once body work is completed the vehicle is fully disassembled, prepped, tapped and painted.
Wet Sand & Polish
Next wet sand and polish.
Assembly
Lastly, final assembly for delivery.
What Customers Say
“It was wonderful experience at Innovative Restorations which left me speechless with the quality of work and promptness. Not only the job done was flawless but cost effective. The best service you can get. Adam Bradley, whom we met, knows his stuff and expert in giving the most cost effective solution for the job.”
“The guys at Innovative are top notch. My wife and I had our vehicle fixed here. The communication was great, the deadlines where met, but the quality of work is where this place really shines. Another point I would like to mention is how clean and organized the working area was, these folks really take pride in their work. I would gladly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for quality professional body work, paint, restoration, and repairs.”
Just had Adam and his team put a rear diffuser on my car and they did some great work. The car looks great and they did a check on my entire car. Thank you for the great service. No one gives that kind of detail to their work done.
Adam was most helpful with planning and executing the paint job on our 1966 Morgan. The job turned out to be a six month project that required much sheet metal talent and a minimum amount of filler. He received the car in seven pieces and worked with me to finish the tub first followed by the fenders. The front fender on a Morgan is eight feet long and due to Adam’s diligence he found a weld crack in the left fender that had gone undetected by me, but would have led to failure at a future date. The hood or bonnet was another challenge to remove the wrinkles using minimal filler. To summarize our experience with Adam, I must brag about our first place concur winner this past
Autumn Mog 2019
The Autumn Mog was a gathering of 45 Morgans with about eight vintage four seat models.
I came to Innovative Restorations for some non-emergency, but important mechanical work. They fit me into their schedule quickly, as it was my day off and I really appreciated their flexibility to accommodate my schedule. The technicians were both courteous and knowledgeable. There was a pleasant waiting area that was clean and quiet. You can tell that a lot of care goes in to making sure their customers are comfortable. If you’re a car person there is a lot to look at and admire here. I highly recommend Innovative Restorations!
I brought my car in to have the alternator replaced. They provided me with a reasonable, detailed estimate very quickly. I liked that they told me what had to be fixed right away, vs what will need to be fixed in the future. They took the time to explain the repair to me which I appreciated. I had my car back within one day of dropping it off which was great. Very well organized and professional, I would definitely recommend and go back for future mechanical needs. Great to deal with, thanks again guys!
Great shop! These guys are honest and the prices are fair. They can handle all your restoration needs! I will definitely be back for more work.
Highly recommend Adam and his team when you have issues with your car or even if you have a question. Adam is very knowledgeable, patient, and is willing to work with your concerns.
The guys at Innovative are top notch. My wife and I had our vehicle fixed here. The communication was great, the deadlines where met, but the quality of work is where this place really shines. Another point I would like to mention is how clean and organized the working area was, these folks really take pride in their work. I would gladly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for quality professional body work, paint, restoration, and repairs.
It was wonderful experience at Innovative Restorations which left me speechless with the quality of work and promptness. Not only the job done was flawless but cost effective. The best service you can get. Adam Bradley, whom we met, knows his stuff and expert in giving the most cost effective solution for the job.
Adam and his team did a excellet job completing the mechanical upgrades and paint work on my classic Ford. Having had a bad experience with a previous shop that was incompetent and ill-equipped to perform the work, I knew from my initial meeting with Adam that they are a professional and extremely knowledgeable shop. My expectations were more than met with the quality and attention to detail that was shown on my project. I’m now a long lasting customer and would without hesitation highly recommend Innovative for all your automotive needs. You’ll be in good hands there! – Chris
Had some custom work done on my ’48 Desoto here and I am very happy. Very knowledgeable and can do it all start to finish. Also had them restore an old Murray pedal car for my daughter that came out amazing. Just picked up a second pedal car and will definitely have them restore this one as well.
Adam and the guys worked on a vehicle of mine and the workmanship was perfect! He also dealt with the insurance company so I didn’t have to which was great. It was nice having someone I could trust to deal with that. He also showed me around his immaculately clean shop. You could tell by the vehicles in there that people have trust in him and the company with the high quality of classic vehicles in the shop. I would recommend this company to anyone.
These Guys are hands down are the Best. I brought my 1961 VW Dunebuggy there and the Men had fixed the fiberglass tub flawless , rewired it correctly & Painted it Perfectly. They are My Personal Body Shop.
I am extremely satisfied with Adam and his crew at innovative restorations. Adam is one of the few business owners that will go out of his way to ensure that his clients understand the process of restoration and all of their options. He is up front, honest and performs top of the line work. I would highly recommend innovative restorations for your basic day to day maintenance or the highest level of automobile restoration.
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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.
