Our Classic Car Restoration Portfolio
At Kraska LLC, every classic car tells a story — from rusted frames to award-winning finishes. This page showcases a selection of our car restoration projects across Southern California, including Porsche restorations, muscle car rebuilds, and vintage European classics.
Whether it’s a full auto restoration, a custom metalwork job, or a precision paint revival, our work speaks for itself.
Jaguar XK150
Service: Frame-off restoration, rust repair, metal fabrication, concours paint
Location: San Diego, CA
This Jaguar XK150 restoration project began with a heavily rusted, incomplete body. We completed a full frame-off restoration, including metal panel fabrication, precise body alignment, and thorough rust removal. Every surface was meticulously prepared for a concours-quality paint job, restoring the car’s original curves and details.
The result — a factory-accurate Jaguar XK150, finished in its original deep blue with showroom-level finish. From classic Jaguar metalwork and paint correction to full Jaguar XK150 restoration in Orange County, this build reflects Kraska LLC’s precision and craftsmanship.
If you’re looking for Jaguar XK150 rust repair, classic Jaguar panel fabrication, or a Jaguar restoration shop in Southern California, we’re here to help.
1959 Jaguar XK150
Service: Frame-off restoration, metal fabrication, concours paint
Location: Newport Beach, CA
This Jaguar XK150 came in for a classic car restoration in Newport Beach, CA. Severe rust, collapsed frame, missing panels — we completed a full frame-off rebuild, restored every body line with custom metal fabrication, and applied concours-level deep blue paint correction.
At Kraska LLC, we specialize in vintage Jaguar restoration, including Jaguar XK150, XK120, and E-Type models.
Looking for expert Jaguar restoration services in Orange County or Los Angeles? We offer complete classic car restoration — from rust repair to show-quality finishes.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Service: Frame-off restoration, rust repair, custom paint, body alignment
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
This Karmann Ghia restoration started with a rusted, disassembled shell. We performed a full frame-off rebuild, including metal fabrication, body panel alignment, and professional rust removal. Every surface was prepped for a concours-quality paint job, restoring the car’s original curves and lines.
The result — a showroom-ready Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, finished in factory-correct cream with a black soft top. From Karmann Ghia bodywork and paint correction to classic VW restoration in Orange County, this project shows Kraska LLC’s attention to detail and craftsmanship. If you’re looking for Karmann Ghia rust repair, VW panel fabrication, or a Karmann Ghia full restoration shop in Southern California, we’re here to help.
Volkswagen T1 Bus
Service: Frame-off metal restoration, paint job, panel fabrication
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
This iconic Volkswagen T1 Bus Split-Window arrived at our shop in a severely rusted condition. The body had extensive corrosion, holes in the panels, and misaligned seams — typical issues for classic VW Microbus restoration projects.
At Kraska LLC, we performed a complete VW Bus frame-off restoration, disassembled every panel, fabricated custom metalwork, and aligned the body shell to factory specs. After prepping the surface, we applied a high-quality two-tone paint job in original Volkswagen colors.
Whether it’s a VW Type 2 restoration, classic Volkswagen Bus rebuild, or a Split-Screen Kombi bodywork, we bring back these vintage legends to their showroom glory.
Our workshop in Orange County specializes in Volkswagen Transporter restorations — from rust repair to concours-level paint.
1967 Škoda 1000 MB
Service: Classic car restoration, metalwork and rust repair, custom paint job, full interior refurbishment
Location: Orange County, CA
This Škoda 1000 MB restoration started with a heavily rusted body, dented panels, and faded factory paint. We completed a full frame-off restoration, including metalwork repair, panel fabrication, and precise body alignment. Every inch of the car was prepped for a concours-quality paint job in its original white color.
The result — a factory-accurate Škoda 1000 MB, restored to showroom condition with detailed chrome trim and fully refurbished bodywork. From Škoda rust repair and classic car metal fabrication to full-service vintage car restoration in Orange County, this project reflects Kraska LLC’s commitment to craftsmanship.
If you’re searching for Škoda restoration specialists, classic Škoda body repair, or a trusted vintage car restoration shop in Southern California, we’re here to help.
1977 Triumph
Service: Triumph Stag frame-off restoration, metal fabrication, concours paint
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
This Triumph Stag came to Kraska LLC as a rusted shell with severe corrosion, missing front grille, and damaged panels. We performed a complete Triumph Stag body restoration, including metalwork repair, panel alignment, rust removal, and precision paint correction. The vehicle was fully restored to its original Sapphire Blue with concours-quality paintwork.
At Kraska LLC, we specialize in Triumph Stag classic car restoration in Southern California, providing expert Triumph bodywork repair, classic Triumph paint restoration, and convertible frame restoration. Whether it’s a Triumph Stag rust repair, panel fabrication, or full Triumph Stag rebuild, our workshop delivers show-quality results.
If you’re looking for Triumph Stag restoration services, Triumph Stag bodywork specialists, or a classic Triumph restoration shop near Huntington Beach or Orange County — we’re here to help.
