Restomods
Enhanced Heritage
Restored First. Modified Second
Restore what was. Refine what can be. Preserve what matters.
At Auto RARA, a Restomod is more than an upgrade — it is the revival of truth followed by the awakening of character. We restore the car to the standard its maker intended, then enhance it with purpose, precision, and restraint. The result is a machine with clearer voice, sharper instinct, and an identity rooted in authenticity
Introduction
Restomod has lost its meaning, often reduced to classics buried under modern add-ons. At Auto RARA, we restore its true intent: restoration first, modification second. We begin by returning the car to honest, original standards, then add modern components only where they elevate its natural character. You don’t get a modern car in vintage clothing — you get a classic, truer and more vivid than ever.
The Restomod Arc
Defines every Auto RARA build — a three-phase journey that restores truth, awakens character, and preserves legacy. Restoration returns the car to its original intent with structural and cosmetic honesty. Enhancement refines performance through restrained upgrades that amplify identity. Preservation captures the story through the Build Diary and Build Book, documenting the car’s next chapter.
The best and the bespoke
A Restomod is only as strong as its foundations.
We work with the world’s finest component suppliers, and where the right part doesn’t exist, we engineer it in-house. Precision machining, 3D design, pattern-making, and bespoke fabrication ensure every component is built for your car — not a catalogue.
Our philosophy is simple:
Use the best of what exists. Build what doesn’t.
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Auto RARA Restomod Service
Where Heritage Meets Modern Performance
At Auto RARA, we believe a Restomod should capture everything that made a classic car great — and then make it even better. Our award-winning team in Derby reimagines iconic vehicles through precision craftsmanship and innovative engineering. We celebrate heritage while introducing performance, comfort, and reliability through carefully selected modern components. Every Restomod build is managed entirely in-house by our specialists, ensuring authenticity and excellence at every stage.
Preserving Heritage, Amplifying Emotion
Heritage is the soul of what we do. Classic cars were built to be felt — the scent of fuel, the weight of the steering, the honest sound of an engine unfiltered by electronics. We preserve these analogue sensations that modern cars often lose. By retaining original engines and hand-crafted details, we maintain the connection between driver and machine, ensuring every drive remains raw, engaging, and real.
Modern Engineering, Timeless Character
Our Restomods celebrate progress without compromise. Using advanced CAD design, bespoke component builds, and specialist fabrication, we integrate performance parts from world-leading aftermarket marques alongside our own engineered solutions. From tuned suspensions to refined drivetrains and upgraded interiors, each enhancement serves to amplify the car’s natural dynamics — not dilute them. Aluminium over carbon fibre, sound over silence, character over conformity. This is driving redefined.
Start Your Restomod Journey
Every Restomod build begins with a conversation — your vision brought to life through Auto RARA’s full-service approach. From initial design consultation to project management, component sourcing, testing, and final refinement, we oversee every detail in-house. Supported by digital Build Diaries, transparent communication, and our signature leather-bound Build Book, each project becomes a living story of modern heritage.
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