Cole's Classics, LLC

04/09/2022

This is a 1953 Cadillac Convertible that our customer sent to us for restoration after he was not satisfied with the restoration done by a shop in New York. Stay tuned for the progress of the restoration.

04/09/2022

This is a 1971 Mercury Cougar that is a one-family-owned classic. The customer sent it to us for a full nut and bolt restoration with some little customization. Currently, the owner is enjoying driving his classic Cougar around NE Ohio.

04/02/2022

This is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville that was sent to us for a full frame-off nut and bolt restoration. Once the beautiful Seville was completed it received its AACA Junior and Senior Awards with perfect scores and also the CLC Grand National First Place.

04/02/2022

This is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham that a customer sent to us all the way from California for a full frame-off nut and bolt restoration. With only 400 built this Brougham is a stellar car. At the completion of the restoration, this Brougham went on to receive its AACA Junior and Senior Awards with perfect scores, and then it achieved the AACA National Award

04/02/2022

Having Your Hot Rod Painted? It Pays to Be Realistic

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The term “show-quality paint” is tossed around a lot, but when you hire a shop to give your ride a show-quality paintjob, HOT ROD’s Steven Rupp says it pays to have your expectations grounded in reality.

12/25/2021

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

12/14/2021

Holiday Ride | Chevrolet

Chevy got this one right; they are more than a machine, a hunk of metal or a dust collector. https://youtu.be/c4-oyBnknHk

Stories of love are always a holiday classic. And in this holiday film, it’s felt through the heartwarming and sometimes heart-wrenching memories of a classi...

12/07/2021

11/25/2021

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

11/11/2021

We would like to thank all Veterans your service.

10/29/2021

We were notified today that the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible was nominated for an AACA National Award for 2021, We will find out in December if it wins it.

10/10/2021

It was a long day here in Hershey, the rain held off, the temperature wasn't bad and at the end of the day we came home with a First Senior for the 1970 Olds 442.

10/09/2021

Today we are in Hershey, PA showing the 1970 Olds 442 at the AACA Eastern Fall Meet.

09/11/2021

07/04/2021

07/04/2021

At the end of the day both cars did very well at the AACA Central Spring Nationals. The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham took home a First Senior Award and the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 took home a First Junior Award.

07/03/2021

Today we are in Auburn, IN at the AACA Central Spring Nationals showing the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and the 1970 Oldsmobile 442.

06/30/2021

68 years ago on June 30th, 1953, the first-ever Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan.

06/07/2021

We are looking for a full time Classic, Custom and Hotrod Restoration Specialist to join our team. We work on all makes and models, old and new. Must have at least 5 years experience in automotive refinishing/restoring or restoration, refinishing, or mechanic degree from a trade school. Applicant must also have a clean background check as well as a clean driver’s license.

Must be able to do:

Metal Fabrication, sheet metal and chassis
Welding, Mig and Tig, Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless
General mechanical, electrical, and body.
Must be able to take a vehicle apart, restore parts and reassemble.

Must have multiple industry references to state your ability to do quality work.

Compensation is variable depending on abilities

Please No Phone Calls for Job Application.

04/20/2021

Moving cars around the shop today before the snow tonight.

03/28/2021

ANDY HONTERT TRIBUTE 03 27 2021

ANDY HONTERT TRIBUTE 03 27 2021

03/27/2021

Today we laid to rest Andy Hontert of Wadsworth Fire Department. Thank you for your 40 years of service.

03/27/2021

This Fire Truck was the first fire tuck owned by Sharon Township (Old 132) and it will be restored and modified to give fallen firefighters, police, public safety officials, and Make-A-Wish heroes their last ride to their final resting place, their “Last Alarm”.

03/06/2021

Leno: Appreciation for hard work is fading, and old cars aren't easy | Hagerty Media

This is a great article by Jay Leno https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-appreciation-for-hard-work-is-fading-and-old-cars-arent-easy/?fbclid=IwAR12iXqlQ_mOZ9OtGMiHJouxhBDviHG7imhq8QqKWw-MMfDgX44NVDM8kAI

Restorations are the furthest thing from instant gratification, but society's appreciation for expert handiwork is vanishing.

01/04/2021

Today we were notified that the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham won the AACA 2020 National Award. Due to the pandemic the award will not be given out to our customer until April at the AACA Annual Convention. We would like to congratulate our customer and thank him for choosing us for the restoration of his Cadillac.

01/01/2021

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.

12/25/2020

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas

11/07/2020

At the end of the day both cars did very well at the AACA Special Fall Nationals. The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville took home a First Senior Award and the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham took home a First Junior Award. Also the Brougham received a special AACA National Award Nomination.

11/07/2020

Today we are in Gettysburg PA showing the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville at the AACA Special Fall Nationals

11/03/2020

We were notified a few weeks ago that the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville was nominated for an AACA National Award for 2020, We will find out in February 2021 if it wins it.

08/22/2020

The 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz took home First Grand National and its First Preservation at the 2020 AACA Grand Nationals

08/22/2020

Today we are in Gettysburg PA for the AACA Grand Nationals showing the 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.

03/01/2020

Well the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville took home first place earing it is Junior Award here at the AACA Winter Nationals now it's off to get its Senior award.

02/29/2020

Today we are in sunny 70 degree Miami Fl showing the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville at the AACA Winter Nationals

01/01/2020

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year