ARTHUR PAYNE & SONS
CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION
Concours-Grade Restoration
Exceptional Detail
Artisan Craftsmanship
Three generations work under roof to deliver one-of-a-kind builds and restorations. Our customers span the globe and entrust us with their vehicles because we take no shortcuts: our vehicles—down to the nuts and bolts—are painstakingly restored to exacting concours detail.
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40+
Years of Craftsmanship
300+
Restorations Delivered
Concours
Award-Winning
The House of Payne
What sets us apart
With over 40 years in the restoration business, our team has seen some of the most rare and unique vehicles ever built.
By being entrusted with these vehicles, we have developed a deep body of knowledge that goes beyond the shop manuals and service bulletins of their day. And we go even further, maintaining relationships with artisans who specialize in trades that are as rare as the vehicles themselves (porcelein coating, for example).
We combine this know-how with state of the art equipment to restore parts, components and systems to like-new grade.
We don't chase volume. We take a small number of commissions each year and give each the obsessive attention they deserve.
Tim Taylor
CEO & Master Restorer
What We Do
Dedicated to the Trade
Our capabilities cover all facets of the restoration process.
01
Full Restoration
Down-to-the frame: each and every part will be removed and renewed using factory-correct processes.
02
Restomod & Upgrades
We support a fleet of rally vehicles and travel with owners to ensure a care-free experience. Many of these vehicles receive modern upgrades while maintaining and all-original look.
03
Coachwork & Paint
In most instances, we remove all coatings from the bodywork and then work to align and remove imperfections. Once done, we use period-correct, high-quality automotive paints to bring a vehicle back to its original luster.
04
Engine & Drivetrain
We maintain an in-house team that is dedicated to engine performance. With the ability to machine and fabricate with extreme precision, motors are blueprinted to meet / exceed specifications set at the factory.
05
Trim & Interior
Our team utilizes advanced processes to bring worn interiors back to life. Plastics, wood elements, metals are all subject to renewal during our restoration process. We are partnered with skilled upholsterers who will ensure exact material and pattern matching / fit and finish.
06
Servicing & Care
In addition to restoration work, we provide services for ongoing maintenance and storage. Upon request, we can accompany your vehicle to rally events to ensure peak performance. We also offer in-person assessments of vehicles that have been managed by other shops.
The Standard
We bring youth back to vintage vehicles.
Every car that leaves our shop is concours-correct and road-ready — because an icon belongs on the road, not just the lawn.
Selected Work
Legends that left our shop.
A glimpse of recent commissions — each photographed the day before it returned to its owner.
Roadster · Full Restoration
Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Superleggera
Grand Tourer · Restoration
Silver Berlinetta
Pre-War · Coachwork
BMW 328 Roadster
Italian Beauty
Alfa Giulietta
Italian Muscle
Ferrari 328
From Our Clients
“They handed back a car better than the day it was built. The wait was worth it.”
— Owner, Concours-Winning Ferrari
How It Works
From conversation to keys.
01
Consultation
We discuss your car, your goals, and the level of restoration that fits the vision and the budget.
02
Assessment
We can travel to you or do the assessment at our factory in Texas. A scope of work detailing all of the required steps is provided.
03
The Build
Months of meticulous work, with regular photo updates and full documentation.
04
Delivery
A finished car, a complete record, and a relationship that continues long after handover.
Limited Commissions
Tell us about your car.
We accept a small number of builds each year. Start the conversation and we'll be in touch within two business days.
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ARTHUR PAYNE & SONS
CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION · TEXAS
Three generations of automotive craftsmanship, restoring the world's great cars from a single Texas coachworks.
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