CLASSIC BRITISH AND EUROPEAN SPECIALIST. EST 1991. REDDING, CALIFORNIA.

Concours-Grade Classic
Car Restoration.

Kevin Kay Restorations is a 20-person, 36,000-square-foot restoration facility internationally recognized for its expertise in Aston Martin DB-series automobiles. While these iconic cars built our reputation, our craftsmen restore, preserve, and enhance virtually every classic British and European sports car—from Jaguars, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis to Porsches, Bentleys, and bespoke restomods. Whether the goal is concours competition at Pebble Beach or a meticulously engineered grand touring machine, every vehicle receives the same uncompromising level of craftsmanship.

Classic British and European cars undergoing restoration inside the Kevin Kay Restorations main shop
Inside our 36,000 sq. ft. Redding facility
36,000sq. ft.
Self-contained facility
20
Craftspeople on the floor
35+
Years of award-winning restorations
Multiple
Pebble Beach class wins
Recognition

Award-winning classic car restorations.

1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Coupé
2023
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1st Place — Postwar Touring Class
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Coupé
1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato
2019
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1st Place, Zagato Centennial Class — Vitesse Elegance Trophy
1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato
Aston Martin DB5
2024
SEMA — Battle of the Builders
Top 4 Finalist
Aston Martin DB5
Since the first restoration

Pursuit of timeless excellence — metal, mechanical, paint, and the patience a great car deserves.

KKR brings 35+ years of enthusiasm and knowledge to a veteran crew of twenty. Our self-contained shop handles in-house metalworking, body panel fabrication and repair, mechanical rebuilding, and show-quality paint.

Signature Builds

A standard you can see in every panel.

Commission a build →
Aston Martin DB6
Aston Martin DB6Concours Restoration
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Mercedes-Benz 300SLMechanical Recommissioning
Siata 208CS
Siata 208CSShow Preparation
Capabilities

Complete classic car restoration services.

From a full body-off restoration to a single rebuilt component, the same hands and the same standard carry the work from start to finish.

  • Full RestorationBare-metal, body-off, concours-grade
  • In-House Metal FabricationPanel forming, repair, fabrication
  • Show-Quality PaintBlock, colour-sand, and buff
  • Mechanical RebuildingEngines, gearboxes, running gear
  • Engine Dyno TuningTesting, tuning and horsepower
  • Component RebuildingBrakes, suspension, electrical
  • Concours & Show PreparationDetailing to judging standard
  • Pre-Purchase InspectionIndependent, documented appraisal
  • 3D Scanning & PrintingReverse-engineering rare parts
  • Parts DepartmentSourcing for British & European marques
  • Storage & TransportClimate storage, enclosed delivery
Official Auction Support

BaT Local Partner.

KKR is here to enable your Bring a Trailer auction success.

Kevin Kay Restorations has partnered with Bring a Trailer to support sellers. With 35+ years of experience in show and auction preparation, we offer the tools, expertise, and resources needed for a successful sale.

Detailed preparation and high-quality photos are essential for optimal auction results. Our turn-key support can carry a vehicle from inspection and submission through auction representation, real-time comment responses, post-auction administration, and logistics.

Bring a Trailer Local Partner and 35 years of award-winning restorations
Turn-key auction preparation
  • Inspection
  • Market Consultation
  • Detailing
  • Photography
  • Paint Correction
  • Drivetrain Maintenance
  • Tuning
  • Tire Mounting and Balancing
  • Interior Refurbishment
  • Transport
  • Storage
Kevin Kay Restorations preparing a classic Porsche for auction
Presentation & detailing
Kevin Kay Restorations technician inspecting a collector car on a lift
Inspection & mechanical preparation
Marques We Restore

British and European classic car specialists.

AC
Aston Martin
Ferrari
Jaguar
Mercedes-Benz
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Bentley
Lamborghini
Maserati
Lotus
Duesenberg
Talbot-Lago
Hispano-Suiza

Aston Martin, Lagonda, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, AC, Lamborghini, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, and many more pass through our doors — if it is rare, British, or European, we have likely restored one.

The Shop

A veteran crew, a lifetime of obsession.

Founded on Kevin Kay's lifelong devotion to Aston Martin and the golden age of motoring, the shop has grown into one of the West Coast's most complete restoration houses. We are also a Bring a Trailer local partner — trusted to prepare, document, and present significant cars to the world's most discerning buyers.

Aston Martin DB5 restored to factory specification
Start a Conversation

Tell us about your car.

Whether it is a barn-find in need of everything or a finished car chasing a class win, we would be glad to talk it through. Reach the shop directly — we answer the phone.

Shop & Parts Hours
Mon – Thu · 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Closed Friday – Sunday
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Project Inquiry

Share the details of your project.

Complete the form and our restoration team will follow up to discuss the car and the work it needs.

Kevin Kay RestorationsClassic British & European Car Restoration