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Blog - Atlanta Auto Restoration

Restoration tips, project stories and classic car history from our shop in Hampton, GA.

Project Spotlights

1969 Camaro Z/28: Built to Original Spec and Sent Home

This original 1969 Camaro Z/28 was restored all OEM, the way it left the factory. Here's why original matters on a Z/28 and what stands behind the work.

November 2, 2026

Restoration Process

How We Repair Rusted Car Doors Without Losing the Original Metal

A bubble in the paint near the bottom of a door usually means more is going on underneath. Here's how our sheet metal specialist, Brian, cuts out rust and saves the original door.

November 2, 2026

Project Spotlights

Ford F1 Wiper Upgrade: From Vacuum to Electric on a 6 Volt Truck

Mark walks through a custom job on a 1951 Ford F1: converting vacuum wipers to electric while keeping the truck's original 6 volt system.

November 2, 2026

Shop News & Events

Meet Mark Engel, the Man Behind Atlanta Auto Restoration

More than 40 years of experience stands behind every restoration at Atlanta Auto Restoration. Meet founder Mark Engel, from collision shop floor to his own restoration shop in Hampton, GA.

November 2, 2026

Got a Classic That Deserves Better?

Talk to Mark and the team about your restoration, from rust repair to full frame-off builds.

1-year warranty on full rebuilds · Lifetime warranty on paint and bodywork

See what is on the lift this week. Progress photos, finished builds and the occasional surprise we find under an old floor mat.

About the Shop

Owner-led classic and antique car restoration in Hampton, Georgia. Original type restorations from the Brass Era through the Muscle Car Era, with monthly billing available on large projects.

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583 Steele Drive, Hampton, GA 30228
770-946-8949
info@atlautoresto.com
Open: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekends by appointment only