Restomods for Sale

A restomod gives you the best of both worlds: factory styling from the golden era of American design combined with modern mechanicals that actually work reliably every day. LS-swapped first-gen Camaros, Coyote-powered early Mustangs, and EFI-equipped '57 Chevys can be daily drivers as well as show cars. Browse restomod listings below — and see what happens when classic cars get a serious mechanical upgrade.

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San Luis Obispo, CA

1969 Chevrolet Camaro

$59,999 $79,990

Brandon, MB

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

$34,900

Abbotsford, BC

1970 Triumph GT6

$12,000

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United States

1967 Ford Mustang

$72,995 2,000 miles

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United States

1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe

$18,495 99,999 miles

New Braunfels, TX

1969 Plymouth Road Runner

$38,500

Dealer

United States

1966 Dodge D200

$30,995 28,962 miles

Santa Rosa, CA

1956 Chevrolet 3100

$59,500

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United States

1958 Chevrolet 3100

$68,995

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United States

1957 Chevrolet Apache

$79,995

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United States

1969 AMC Javelin

$31,995

Frequently asked questions

It depends entirely on execution quality and the specific model. For common cars, a well-built restomod often sells for more than a stock restoration because buyers want a car they can actually drive hard. For rare, numbers-matching collectibles, purist buyers pay premiums for originality that a restomod can't match. Know your buyer.

First-generation Camaro and Mustang lead the market by volume. 1955–1957 Chevys are perennial favorites. C2 and C3 Corvettes get frequent LS swaps. Tri-five Chevys and early Broncos have become increasingly popular. The common thread is strong aftermarket support and a large community of builders.

Quality of execution in the engine bay, under the car, and in the interior. Ask for the builder's name and look up their work. Verify the chassis modifications were done by a qualified fabricator. Check that the brakes, cooling, and electrical are properly sized for the power level. A restomod that was built to flip, not to last, can have serious hidden problems.

Pro-touring is a style of restomod focused on handling performance — big brakes, wide rubber, tubular suspension, and a chassis that can handle hard cornering. It evolved from SCCA road racing and Optima Batteries Challenge competition. A true pro-touring car drives very differently from a stock classic — it has modern cornering capability to match its modern engine power.

For most non-collectible classics, no — an LS swap typically adds value by making the car more driveable, reliable, and powerful. For rare, numbers-matching muscle cars, it can significantly hurt collector value because purists pay premiums for originality. A Chevelle SS 396 with its original numbers-matching engine is worth far more than the same car with an LS swap, all else equal.

A mild restomod (EFI conversion, disc brakes, upgraded suspension) on a solid donor car typically runs $25,000–50,000 all-in including the car. A full pro-touring build with custom chassis, 500+ hp engine, and show-quality paint can easily exceed $150,000. Labor is the largest component — a 2,000-hour build at $100/hr is $200,000 in labor alone before parts.