Compare Porsche car restoration quotes from specialist garages

Porsche is known for its high-performance luxury sports vehicles - the best-selling model being the Cayenne. The company's founder, Ferdinand Porsche, created the world's first hybrid vehicle in 1899. It was called the Lohner-Porsche and was driven by electricity with a fuel-powered generator to charge the batteries, though it never made it into production.

Porsche continues to break new ground to this day; in 2017, the Cayenne S Diesel model earned the Guinness World Record for towing the heaviest vehicle, pulling an enormous Airbus A380 aeroplane weighing 285 tonnes.

There are many types of car restoration, some requiring more time, expertise, and money than others. Ultimately, the extent of the work required depends on the condition and age of the car. Some vehicles may only need attention in certain areas, such as car paint restoration or car seat restoration.

However, a more complex job may involve rebuilding an engine or stripping an entire vehicle down to the metal underneath and restoring all the components and body parts. The aim is to get the car looking and driving as well as it did when it was new.

If you want to give new life to a classic car, try to find a specialist classic car restorer who is knowledgeable about the make and model you have. A classic car restoration is a big and costly project, so finding the right mechanic is a must.