RBR Restoration grew from a father-and-son hobby into a three-generation family business with more than 50 years of restoration experience. Today, its Medford, New York team works closely with owners to bring cherished classic vehicles back to the road, with Ron personally overseeing the paintwork.
RJ CARS, INCRussell Jacobs founded RJ CARS in 1989 after beginning to restore classic cars at age 14, and his family is now part of the team. The Arkport shop has restored well over 100 vehicles, earning a nationwide reputation for detailed work and clear communication with owners. Its specialty is bringing classic and muscle cars back into working, show-ready condition.ARKPORT, NY
Vintage Specialties II, LLCFamily-owned and operated since 1990, Vintage Specialties II is a Gettysburg shop known for bringing classic vehicles back to life. Its 10,000-square-foot facility serves local owners with restoration work as well as dependable automotive repair, and the team’s completed projects have appeared in automotive magazines.GETTYSBURG, PA
The New York Speed ShopFounded in the Hudson Valley in 2018, The New York Speed Shop restores and customizes classic cars and vintage motorcycles, while also providing engineering and troubleshooting support for automotive projects. Its Chatham shop occupies a converted 60-plus-year-old historic barn and handles restoration, fabrication, service, and preservation work in-house. The shop also helps hobbyist builders with specialized repairs and portions of projects they prefer to subcontract.CHATHAM, NY
Verrillo Motor Car CompanyJoe Verrillo began this upstate New York business as a teenager, and more than 45 years later he and his wife and partner, Sunday, continue to run it with nearly a dozen employees. Renamed Verrillo Motor Car Company in 2019, the company is known for its carefully documented Corvette work, including award-winning frame-off restorations, and serves collectors worldwide. It is a founding member of the National Corvette Museum and an active participant in the National Corvette Restorers Society and Bloomington Gold.CLIFTON PARK, NY