Classic & Vintage PDR — Original Paint Preserved

Vehicles We Specialize In

Classic American muscle, vintage European, and collector-grade domestic vehicles across the eras:

• Classic American muscle — Camaro (1st-3rd gen), Mustang (1965-1973, Fox Body), Challenger/Cuda, Charger, Chevelle, GTO, Roadrunner, Super Bee, Trans Am, Firebird
• Vintage Porsche — Air-cooled 911 (1965-1998), 912, 914, 928, 944, 968, early 996/997
• Vintage Mercedes — Pagoda SL (W113), R107 SL, W123 sedans and wagons, W124, W126 S-Class, G-Wagen
• Classic British — Jaguar E-Type, XJ6, XKE, MGB, Triumph TR series, Aston Martin DB classics, vintage Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Classic
• Classic BMW — 2002, E9 CSL, E24 6-series, E28/E34 5-series, E30/E36 M3, E46 M3, vintage 7-series
• Vintage trucks and SUVs — Bronco (1966-1996), Blazer K5, Ramcharger, Scout, classic F-Series, C/K Chevy, Suburban, Wagoneer
• Collector-grade modern classics — Acura NSX (1991-2005), Toyota Supra (Mk4), Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32-R34), 240Z, Pontiac Solstice, Honda S2000

Why PDR Is Made for Classic Cars

The factory paint on a classic vehicle is part of its provenance — and on numbers-matching survivor cars, it's irreplaceable. Concours judges, classic car appraisers, and informed collector buyers can spot body shop refinish work even when it's done well. The presence of repaint or filler permanently changes the value calculation on a survivor or numbers-matching vehicle.

PDR is the only repair method that doesn't involve sanding, filler, primer, or paint. The factory finish stays completely intact, the original paint signatures (overspray patterns, factory masking lines, original color codes) remain undisturbed, and the vehicle's provenance is preserved. For collector vehicles, this is the only acceptable approach to dent and hail repair.

Honest Assessment Process

PDR isn't always the right answer for very old vehicles. Original paint that's 40-60+ years old can become brittle, and aggressive PDR work can crack or chip aging clear coat. We'll be straight with you about whether PDR is appropriate for your specific vehicle's paint condition. If it's not, we coordinate with our network of classic car restoration shops who specialize in vintage refinishing and panel work.

Insurance Coordination

We work with every major classic car insurer — Hagerty, Grundy, Heacock, American Modern, J.C. Taylor, American Collectors — plus standard auto carriers when classics are insured under regular policies. Most classic policies are agreed-value, which means a defined total-loss threshold may apply on severe damage. We'll review your specific policy and coverage during the free inspection.