
Our story starts with a dream:
beCOME the premier restoration company for vehicles with a story to tell
The Beginning: FOUNDED IN NAPPANEE, INDIANA - 1974
Founded over 50 years ago by Eric and Vivian LaVine, LaVine Restorations has long been a trailblazer in the world of automotive restoration. From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to become the premier restoration company for vehicles with a story to tell. Driven by unmatched passion and an unwavering commitment to perfection, Eric and Vivian brought their vision to life, establishing LaVine Restorations as a symbol of world-class craftsmanship and authenticity.
First Steps: PEBBLE BEACH BEST IN SHOW WINNER - 1987
Our journey to excellence began in our very first year of participation at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance—a moment that would forever define our legacy. In a feat that has never been replicated to our knowledge, we won Best in Show with our very first restoration at this prestigious event. This extraordinary achievement set the stage for decades of continued success, earning us recognition as one of the leading restoration companies in the world.
Next Generation: THE LEGACY CONTINUES…
Since that remarkable debut, LaVine Restorations has won hundreds of awards at premier concours around the world, including dozens of Best-in-Show awards and numerous Best-in-Class, Class, and Special Awards. Now, expanding under the second-generation, methodical leadership of Travis LaVine, the legacy thrives.

We are a full-service automotive restoration shop offering a comprehensive range of services, including chassis, engine, body, paint, interior, metal fabrication, machining, design, CAD modeling, and more.
We revive automotive history, one masterpiece at a time
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Visit our workshop and showroom in Nappanee, Indiana or contact us today.