Services

Our vehicle restoration options cover the full lifecycle of a collector car, from the first pre-purchase inspection to a finished, award-winning build. Whether you need a single phase of work or a complete frame-off restoration, Iron City handles body, paint, mechanical, interior, and electrical all under one roof. That single-point accountability means no finger-pointing between shops and no corners cut. Serving the Tampa to Naples corridor and taking on national shipping, we are the specialist facility Southwest Florida collectors trust with their most prized assets.

Every great build starts with a blueprint, not a blank check. Our restoration service packages begin with a detailed consulting session and a written plan that maps out every phase of work before a single tool is picked up. We offer pro-touring conversions, frame-off restorations, custom classic builds, pre-purchase inspections, and collector vehicle consulting. Our Phase Building approach lets you stage the project according to your budget, with clear stopping points where the vehicle stays functional or safely stored between phases. No surprises, no runaway costs.

Our body and fabrication work goes far beyond what a standard shop can offer. We perform complete body restorations, custom metal fabrication, show-quality paintwork, and precise color matching and refinishing for classics and exotics. Collision repair at Iron City is strictly specialized: we handle structural metalwork for vintage and high-end vehicles that modern body shops are not equipped to touch. If your car has been hacked on by a previous shop or damaged in an accident, we have the metalworking skills and equipment to bring it back correctly.

Our hot rod building services and mechanical work are driven by in-house 3D CADD design and engineering. When a part is no longer available in the aftermarket, we model it, prototype it, and produce it from scratch using casting and stamping processes. Services include engine builds and performance upgrades, drivetrain restoration, exhaust fabrication, suspension modernization, performance brake upgrades, and air ride and adjustable suspension systems. Whether you want a street-ready restomod or a show car that actually drives, we engineer the solution from the ground up.

A finished build deserves an interior that matches the quality of everything underneath it. We offer complete interior restorations, custom audio and electronics integration, full wiring and electrical system rebuilds, and Vintage Air climate system installation. Whether your wiring has been hacked on over the decades or you simply want a clean, modern driving experience inside a classic body, our team handles every detail with the same precision applied to the rest of the vehicle. Bespoke finishes are available to match your exact vision for the car.

Owning a collector vehicle in Southwest Florida means dealing with heat, humidity, and the demands of show season. Our service and maintenance offerings keep your classic in top condition year-round. We handle routine classic car service, seasonal vehicle preparation for snowbirds heading north for the summer, and storage readiness checks so your car is ready to drive the moment you return to Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte. Serving clients from Fort Myers to Sarasota, we provide the ongoing care that protects your investment between major build phases.

If you just bought a car at auction, inherited a classic, or are unsure what a previous owner or shop may have done, our flat-rate $190 safety inspection is the right first step. We produce a detailed Punch List that categorizes every issue as critical, severe, or budget-based, giving you a clear picture of what the vehicle actually needs and in what order. This inspection is how many of our largest restoration contracts begin. At $135 per hour for targeted diagnostics, our billing is transparent and documented, not a vague estimate pulled from a flat-rate book.

Buying a high-value classic without professional guidance is one of the fastest ways to turn a dream into a money pit. Our collector vehicle consulting service puts an experienced set of eyes on any vehicle before you commit to a purchase. We help you understand what you are actually buying, what it will realistically cost to bring it to your desired standard, and how to phase the work intelligently over time. This pre-purchase due diligence has saved clients from costly mistakes and helped them build collections that hold and grow in value. We work with collectors from Naples to Tampa and across the country.

Our Punta Gorda facility sits in the heart of the Gulf Coast corridor, positioned between Tampa and Naples, but our client base stretches from Quebec to California and Washington State to the East Coast. If you have a vehicle that needs the level of care Iron City provides and there is no comparable shop near you, shipping it to us is a straightforward process we facilitate regularly. Clients consistently tell us the peace of mind of knowing the work is done right is worth every dollar spent on transport. BBB Accredited and recognized with Builder's Choice awards at World of Wheels, Good Guys, and Autorama, our reputation speaks for itself.