LaVine Restorations, Inc.

LaVine Restorations, Inc. World-class classic, antique, and collector automobile restoration company Our cars have won countless first-place and best-of-show awards.

For more than forty years, LaVine Restorations has been a leader in the restoration of various makes and models of American and European automobiles, striving for the utmost quality and authenticity of the vehicle. A great deal of planning, research, and preparation goes into each vehicle being restored, as well as the attention to every last detail, making the restoration showroom quality while m

eeting the needs of the individual client. Quality, not quantity, is a priority as we strive to bring your vehicle back to its original beauty and luster. Our clients are some of the most discerning collectors in the country and around the world. Our honesty, integrity, and attention to detail sets us apart from other shops around the world. We are a full service auto restorations shop providing complete chassis, wood work, engine work, metal work, metal fabrication, body, paint, chrome, top and interior, gauges, wiring, glass, wood graining, parts casting and extensive research for the utmost authenticity. If the restoration of an automobile or creation of a street rod is in your future, please contact us to discuss your project. We are happy to work to provide you with the information you seek.

We are honored to see our work via the incredible 1928 Minerva AF of The JBS Collection featured in Old Cars Weekly. Tak...
03/22/2026

We are honored to see our work via the incredible 1928 Minerva AF of The JBS Collection featured in Old Cars Weekly. Take a look!

The Silent Knight comes out on top at Amelia Island

The JBS Collection’s 1928 Minerva AF Transformable Town Car was awarded First in Class in the Sleeve Valve class at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, held March 5-8 on Amelia Island, Florida.

https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/the-silent-knight-comes-out-on-top-at-amelia-island

Jack and The JBS Collection continuing to share incredible classic cars with the world! Bravo!!
03/16/2026

Jack and The JBS Collection continuing to share incredible classic cars with the world! Bravo!!

In October 2024, classic car collector Jack Boyd Smith Jr., owner of The JBS Collection, launched the inaugural episode of his video series The Journey with one goal in mind: to share the extraordinary vehicles in his rising classic car collection with fans, followers, and enthusiasts around the wor...

Looking back on a great weekend at the - congrats to our clients and thank you to everyone who came out to see the cars...
03/08/2026

Looking back on a great weekend at the - congrats to our clients and thank you to everyone who came out to see the cars! Most Historic Automobile for the Brooks Stevens Cord L29 and first in class in Sleeve Valve for the 1928 Minerva. Cheers!

At LaVines we love research - a simple question about brakes turned into a unique find for our library - this vintage Ch...
02/25/2026

At LaVines we love research - a simple question about brakes turned into a unique find for our library - this vintage Chilton manual for brake systems.

You might not know, but we’ve grown. We’re settling in to our new 13,000 sq. ft. expansion and utilizing the seven new, ...
02/21/2026

You might not know, but we’ve grown.

We’re settling in to our new 13,000 sq. ft. expansion and utilizing the seven new, dedicated service bays and chassis dyno space to capacity.

With now over 30,000 sq. ft. of space, engineering, machining, mechanical, body, coach building, paint, research and more have all grown.

Stay tuned in to see what comes next.

Our former Best-in-Show (and Best-in-Class again in 2019) 1928 Minerva Type AF Transformable is back in preparation for...
02/19/2026

Our former Best-in-Show (and Best-in-Class again in 2019) 1928 Minerva Type AF Transformable is back in preparation for the wonderful coming up soon.

The Knight sleeve valve engine surely is a thing of quiet, refined beauty. Come see this stunning Belgian-made example from in Florida in just a few weeks.

11/24/2025

Always a joy to see the Amelia Earhart Cord 812 pop up out in the wilds of social media!

We’re honored by America’s Automotive Trust for their recognition of our CEO Travis LaVine and our team with the prestig...
09/25/2025

We’re honored by America’s Automotive Trust for their recognition of our CEO Travis LaVine and our team with the prestigious Jay C. Ackley Master Craftsman Award - On Sept 5, we visited the Lemay - America’s Car Museum for their milestone Gala Weekend, bringing together industry leaders, car enthusiasts and many passionate supporters of the automotive industry. This award means so much to us, and inspires our team to keep striving for the future of automotive restoration!

This car is one that we will never forget. The research, the restoration, the story, and the owner. Beyond proud that th...
09/24/2025

This car is one that we will never forget. The research, the restoration, the story, and the owner. Beyond proud that the Louis Arner Boyd 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan by Dietrich received the incredible honor of the The Chairman’s Award at the 2025 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court.

So proud of The JBS Collection for this incredible award at the incredible Concours of Elegance

The JBS Collection’s 12-cylinder 1934 Packard 1108 Custom Convertible Dietrich Sedan won the Chairman’s Award at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, Sept. 5-7.

https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/historic-packard-wins-the-chairmans-award-at-hampton-court-palace

08/27/2025

In The Journey, Jack Boyd Smith Jr.—owner of The JBS Collection—and restoration partner Travis LaVine, of LaVine Restorations, Inc., share restoration insigh...

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Nappanee, IN
46550

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

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+15747737561

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