Classic Car & Custom Restoration in Leesburg, FL
Every classic car has a story. We're the shop that gives it the next chapter. From ground-up frame-off restorations to cosmetic refreshes, The Drip treats every vintage and custom build as the irreplaceable piece of automotive history it is.
Show-Quality Work on the Cars That Matter Most
Restoration work is personal. You're not just fixing a car — you're honoring history, preserving a piece of culture, or bringing a long-held dream to life. That kind of work demands a different approach, a different level of care, and a team that genuinely shares your passion for these vehicles.
At The Drip in Leesburg, our restoration work spans everything from American muscle and classic trucks to foreign exotics, rat rods, and custom builds. We've worked on cars from the 1930s through the 1980s, returning them to show condition and driving condition alike. We're located at 31701 Progress Road, right here in Lake County — and restoration clients come to us from throughout Central Florida, including The Villages, Ocala, and beyond.
Restoration Services
- Frame-off full restorations
- Cosmetic and paint-only refreshes
- Rust repair, patch panels, and metal fabrication
- Body straightening and lead work
- Period-correct paint color matching
- Custom color builds (concours, restomod, custom)
- Door jamb, trunk, and engine bay detailing
- Chrome and trim restoration referrals
- Bodywork for show cars and daily drivers
How a Typical Restoration Unfolds
Initial Consultation
We sit down with you, look over the vehicle together, and talk through your goals. What's the end state? Show car? Driver? Restomod? The vision shapes everything that follows.
Assessment & Scope
We do a thorough inspection — documenting rust, body damage, panel fit, paint condition, and structural issues. You receive a detailed scope of work and estimate before anything starts.
Metal Work & Body Prep
Rust is cut out and replaced with new metal. Panels are straightened, filled where needed, and blocked to glass-smooth perfection. For restorations, this phase can take weeks — and it's worth every hour.
Paint Preparation
The entire car is stripped, epoxy-primed, and sealed before any color coats touch the surface. Proper foundation = paint that lasts decades, not years.
Paint Application
Color applied in our professional spray booth, then clear-coated, sanded, compounded, and polished. The level of polish matches your project's goals — from driver-quality to competition-level concours finish.
Final Assembly & Delivery
Trim reinstalled, everything inspected, and photos taken. We walk you through every inch of the work before you drive it away or load it on the trailer.
🏎️ We've Worked On
- Chevrolet Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Corvette
- Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, Galaxie
- Dodge Charger, Challenger, Dart
- Plymouth Barracuda, Road Runner
- Pontiac GTO, Firebird, Trans Am
- Classic trucks (all brands)
- Ford Bronco & early Blazers
- Vintage foreign cars
- Custom & rat rod builds
Starting a restoration? The sooner you talk to us, the better. Many owners come in with unrealistic timelines or scope — a quick conversation saves time, money, and disappointment.
Start the Conversation
Call us or stop by 31701 Progress Road in Leesburg. We love talking classics and we'll give you straight talk on what your project will take.
Contact UsEvery Project Has a Right Level
We scope every restoration honestly — no upselling work you don't need, no shortcuts on work that matters.
Cosmetic Refresh
Driver's-level paint correction, spot repairs, rust touch-up, and a fresh clear coat. Gets a tired classic looking sharp again without a full rebuild commitment.
Good for: Daily drivers, barn finds you want to show, entry-level show prep
Full Paint & Body
Complete strip-down, rust repair, body work, and a professional quality respray. The sweet spot for most restorations — show-ready without a concours price tag.
Good for: Show cars, restomod builds, vehicles with value worth protecting
Frame-Off Concours
Every panel removed, every surface addressed. Block-sanded multiple times, museum-grade paint, detailed jambs, trunk, and firewall. The definitive restoration.
Good for: Award-winning show cars, significant collector vehicles, once-in-a-lifetime builds