Classic Car Restoration Cost Estimator

A ballpark figure for what it costs to take a classic from starting condition to your target build style. Total cost range, DIY vs shop hours, breakdown by phase (body/paint, engine, drivetrain, etc.), plus the caveats that always blow up restoration budgets.

One free estimate — sign up to save it to a vehicle and refine it with your real receipts and parts list as the build progresses.

Why ranges, not exact numbers

Restoration costs vary 2-3× depending on parts sources (NOS vs reproduction), regional labor rates, hidden body damage, and scope creep. Anyone giving you a single dollar figure is making it up. The estimate gives you low-high bounds plus the most likely sources of variation so you can plan honestly.

After the estimate

GarageLog tracks every receipt and part you actually buy, so your real budget converges on reality as the build progresses. Compare your estimate against your actuals month by month.

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