My StorySince I first touched wrench to Volvo way back in the winter of '69, I knew I'd be making a long term commitment to understanding, repair and preservation of these cars. Each model, from the 444 to the S & V series, has had a uniqueness which has set it apart from its automotive contemporaries and endeared it to its owners. Durability, simplicity, longevity, safety, ease of repair and so many other less tangible factors have grown an owner allegiance enviable among car manufacturers. So for me to make a transition from industrial design to a career commitment to Volvo restoration was not a difficult choice.
Alan Auto Restoration has been in business since the 70's-each of these models were "new" to us at one point. What was once the "brand new 1982 240" is now common and its intricacies well known to us. As the years go on, each of these models evolves the same way. Yesterday’s daily drivers become today’s classics. Our expectation is that vehicles we restore should last at least another generation. We work to the highest professional standards to make this possible. Then we instruct our customers in ways to promote the longevity of their great cars. The finished product is far more than a means of transportation: it is art; it is history; it is beauty and it can be enjoyed by everyone who rides in it or even sees it driving by. |
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"Yes, I received my 1990 240 and it is beautiful! It looks and drives just like new. You all did a great job in restoring it. The paint is perfect, all the molding is perfect, the engine compartment looks great, all the instruments work, it's fabulous. You all paid attention to the details, all the minute parts, and it shows in the finished product. Just what I wanted. When it was unloaded off the truck many neighbors were captivated by the beautiful pristine condition classic car.
Thank you and the team for all the great work that went into restoring my 240.
All the best, Randy"
"I have worked with Alan Auto on major restorations over the past twenty years, and have three award winning vintage Volvos as a result. There is no better, more experienced Volvo restoration specialist in North America that I am aware of. The staff is friendly, professional, and highly skilled, with the vast majority of all work, mechanical and body, done in house. The facilities are spacious and first rate, and the entirety is well maintained , well supplied, and unusually clean and tidy. Their pricing is not cheap, but fair --- restoration work, whether for an Aston or a Volvo is always going to be expensive and probably at least twice as much as expected. Alan himself is incredibly knowledgeable and still very much engaged in the process, which is what it is all about really." V.M.D.
Thank you and the team for all the great work that went into restoring my 240.
All the best, Randy"
"I have worked with Alan Auto on major restorations over the past twenty years, and have three award winning vintage Volvos as a result. There is no better, more experienced Volvo restoration specialist in North America that I am aware of. The staff is friendly, professional, and highly skilled, with the vast majority of all work, mechanical and body, done in house. The facilities are spacious and first rate, and the entirety is well maintained , well supplied, and unusually clean and tidy. Their pricing is not cheap, but fair --- restoration work, whether for an Aston or a Volvo is always going to be expensive and probably at least twice as much as expected. Alan himself is incredibly knowledgeable and still very much engaged in the process, which is what it is all about really." V.M.D.