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Skunk River Restorations Restoration and racing shop in Ames, IA

Most Refined: 1964 Austin Healey 3000. The 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 featured the 2.9-liter inline-six producing about 14...
02/05/2026

Most Refined: 1964 Austin Healey 3000. The 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 featured the 2.9-liter inline-six producing about 148 horsepower, giving it strong torque and effortless highway performance. It was also the first year of the Mk III (BJ8), introducing a more luxurious interior with a walnut dash, roll-up windows, and a revised grille.

After: 1963 Toyota FJ40. With an 8-inch stretch, diesel power, and an aluminum body, this Toyota is ready for everythin...
02/04/2026

After: 1963 Toyota FJ40. With an 8-inch stretch, diesel power, and an aluminum body, this Toyota is ready for everything from towing and rock crawling to vehicle recovery.

Accumulated: 1977 Mercedes 450SL. On the Mercedes-Benz 450SL, the fuel accumulator helps maintain steady fuel pressure ...
02/03/2026

Accumulated: 1977 Mercedes 450SL. On the Mercedes-Benz 450SL, the fuel accumulator helps maintain steady fuel pressure in the injection system, especially during hot starts. It smooths out pressure fluctuations by storing fuel under spring pressure, preventing v***r lock and rough running.

Minor Tweaks: 1953 MG TD. The MG TD is a charming early-1950s British roadster that blends prewar styling cues with mor...
02/03/2026

Minor Tweaks: 1953 MG TD. The MG TD is a charming early-1950s British roadster that blends prewar styling cues with more modern suspension and drivability.

The Brown Cat: 1973 Jaguar XKE. The 1973 Jaguar XKE, part of the Series III lineup, featured a muscular new 5.3-liter V...
02/01/2026

The Brown Cat: 1973 Jaguar XKE. The 1973 Jaguar XKE, part of the Series III lineup, featured a muscular new 5.3-liter V12 that transformed the iconic E-Type into a smoother, more refined grand tourer. While purists debate its added weight and safety bumpers, it remains a striking blend of timeless Jaguar styling and effortless V12 performance.

After: 1972 BMW 2002. Left to rust in the jungles of Hawaii after a major front-end collision, this BMW is once again r...
01/30/2026

After: 1972 BMW 2002. Left to rust in the jungles of Hawaii after a major front-end collision, this BMW is once again ready to stretch its 1,990-cc engine. Modern enough to serve as a comfortable daily driver, the 2002 is just as at home cruising the highway.

Painted: 1972 BMW 2002. Now painted in the original shade of Inka Orange the BMW 2002 is ready for reassembly.
06/11/2025

Painted: 1972 BMW 2002. Now painted in the original shade of Inka Orange the BMW 2002 is ready for reassembly.

Five Speed Mod: 1972 Triumph GT6. In order to install the Ford T9 five speed gearbox the transmission tunnel needed to...
06/11/2025

Five Speed Mod: 1972 Triumph GT6. In order to install the Ford T9 five speed gearbox the transmission tunnel needed to extended about four inches. The implications of this are that hand brake lever will also have to moved rearward and several of the carpeting pieces will have to be altered from the stock configuration.

Painted: 1972 Triumph GT6: Now in the proper Pimento Red body color this Triumph GT6 is ready for reassembly.
06/11/2025

Painted: 1972 Triumph GT6: Now in the proper Pimento Red body color this Triumph GT6 is ready for reassembly.

After: 1973 Jensen Interceptor. With it’s flared wheel arches, frenched in lights, and custom interior the Jensen Inter...
05/11/2023

After: 1973 Jensen Interceptor. With it’s flared wheel arches, frenched in lights, and custom interior the Jensen Interceptor is ready to take it’s 412 hp, 478 ft-lb, 440 ci engine to the streets of the Northwest United States.

Address

709 Airport Rd
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15157086730

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