Finch Restorations
The Art of the Automobile:
Australia’s Premier Restoration Firm

Award-Winning Excellence

Established in 1965, Finch Restorations is Australia's oldest and largest vehicle restoration and coachbuilding business.

We are award-winning total restoration specialists.

We specialise in the complete body-off, ground-up restoration of Veteran to Modern-Classic era (1890-1990) cars, trucks, and motor-cycles.

We can deliver highly authentic restorations, authentic reproductions, complex upgrades and modifications ("resto-mods"), and preserve heritage and patinaed vehicles.

Discover a legacy built on passion, precision, and unparalleled expertise.

With skills, precision, and traditions refined by time, while embracing the spirit of ingenuity that drives the wheels of progress and craftmanship, Finch Restorations has been the exemplar in car restoration since 1965. With six decades of dedication, our hands have preserved history, project by project.

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Car Restorations

At Finch Restorations, our team embodies a fusion of skilled craftsmanship and engineering...

Truck Restorations

Finch Restorations is Australia’s oldest vehicle restoration business. We can restore vintage and...

Motorcycle Restorations

Finch Restorations has decades of experience restoring, repairing, and modifying classic...

Finch Restorations One-Stop Shop
All Your Vehicle Restoration Needs,
Under One Roof

Restoration Workshops

Disassembly Shop

As the vehicle is disassembled, the removed parts are assessed, catalogued and stored.

Timber Shop

We can undertake timber coachwork repairs, rebuilds and new-builds. We can manufacture timber body-frames using high quality timber.

Chassis Shop

We can manufacture new frame-chassis or repair crash-damaged and rusted chassis.

Engine Shop

We have rebuilt rare inline-eight engines from the 1920s, through to engines in modern classics requiring resourcefulness to track down elusive parts around the world.

Machine Shop

Our machine shop can repair or remanufacture replacements for broken or coroded vehicle parts.

Panel Shop

Welcome to the Panel Shop at Finch Restorations, where decades of wear and tear meet unparalleled craftsmanship. Our dedicated team specializes in restoring and remanufacturing vehicle panels,...

Paint Shop

At Finch Restorations, we don't just paint vehicles; we breathe new life into them. Our Paint Shop, renowned for its excellence in vehicle refinishing, is where classic charm meets modern...

Expert Veneer Craftsmanship

At Finch Restorations, we are experts in the meticulous restoration of timber dashboard and interior timber trims for classic cars. Understanding the impact of sun, moisture, and wear, our Veneer...

Trim Shop

Discover the art of vehicle interior restoration with Finch Restorations Trim Shop. Our expert team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to rejuvenate and customize the...

Auto Electrical

Finch Restorations offers comprehensive auto electrical services for classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With Australia's oldest vehicle restoration company, you get expertise in fault detection,...

The Finch Assembly Shop

Our assembly shop is where vehicles come together as we progress vehicles into the final stages of a restoration project.

Bike Shop

Welcome to Finch Restorations Bike Shop – the premier destination for restoring and revitalising vintage and classic motorcycles. With a legacy of excellence and a passion for two-wheeled history,...

Finch Engineering Services

Expert Project Management in Classic Car Restorations

At Finch Restorations, we understand that restoring a classic or vintage car is a journey not just of restoration but of passion and precision. Our dedicated Project Management Office ensures every...

3D Scanning

At Finch Restorations, we blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge 3D scanning technology to restore and enhance classic and hsitoric vehicles with unparalleled precision and care. Our...

Bucks and Molds

With a 3D Car Buck you can create the body of a car and take it to the finished article, all without having to go to expensive material costs.

Castings and Patterns

Finch Restorations can produce patterns and molds for casting a variety of automotive and non-automotive items.

Prototyping

If our customers require us to completely model a vehicle using three dimensional technology or simple two dimension such as Autocad, we can provide this service.

Historic Registration - Club Registration

From 1 July 2017, South Australian legislative restrictions were removed on historic and left-hand vehicles being modified from their original design.

Specialist Repairs & Services

Mechanical Repairs and Servicing

We perform mechanical services and repairs for all pre-1980s makes and models of American, Australian, English, German, Italian and other European vehicles.

Carburettor Servicing

At the Finch Powerhouse, we have extensive expertise in the repair, reconditioning, and full overhaul of carburettors, mechanical fuel pumps, and ignition distributors. Our years of experience...

Dyno Tuning

Our dyno shop has experience in tuning and servicing vehicles from the Brass Era thorugh to Modern Classics as well as racing cars.

Metal Shaping

At Finch Restorations, we are experts in the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling a variety of sheet metals. Our materials include steel, aluminium, brass, and stainless...

Rust Repairs

After stripping old paint, body-shutz and filler, the most challenging rust repair projects are methodically processed in our body shop. Discover the art of vehicle interior restoration with Finch...

Brass and Nickel-Silver work

In addition to steel and aluminium, our craftspersons also work with other metals such as brass and German Silver.

Insurance Repairs

If your timber-bodied car has been accident or fire damaged, you may only have one choice to get your vehicle repaired: a specialist coachbuilding firm.

Pre-purchase Inspections of Classic Cars

Finch Restorations can assist with a pre-purchase inspection of your potential investment in a vintage, veteran or classic car before you take the plunge.

Timber Coachwork Restoration & Custom Carvings | Finch Restorations

At Finch Restorations, we perfomre in high-quality timber coachwork repairs, rebuilds, and custom new-builds, using traditional craftsmanship and modern precision techniques.

Conversions & Modifications

Classic Car EV Conversions – Preserve Heritage, Power the Future

Preserving the past, powering the future – Finch Restorations transforms classic cars with reversible EV conversions. Upgrade your heritage vehicle with cutting-edge electric technology today!

Finch Restorations: Expert Classic Car Conversions

At Finch Restorations, we blend timeless elegance with modern innovation. Our dedicated team are experts in transforming classic and vintage cars, offering a range of bespoke conversion services....

Finch Support Services

Finch Studio | Blackwall Photography

The Finch Studio is an inspirational studio where classic cars and motorcycles can be professionally photographed in a blackwall space.

Finch Garage Adelaide: Premium Classic Concierge Car Care & Storage

At the Finch Garage, we cater to enthusiasts of classic, luxury, vintage, exotic, muscle, and sports cars. Our facility in Hindmarsh, South Australia, is designed to offer secure and comprehensive...

Finch Transport | Treasure Gathering

At Finch Restorations, we understand that the journey of restoring your classic or vintage vehicle begins with getting it to our workshop. Whether your cherished vehicle is fully operational or...

Specialist Detailing Services

When it comes to keeping your car in pristine condition, regular car washes and occasional waxing may not be enough. That's where automotive detailing comes in. This specialised service,...