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“I won’t allow it to leave my shop and put my name on it until it’s perfect.”

-Mike Bryant, Owner

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Concours-Level Paint & Restoration Services

At Midwest Auto Restorations, I specialize in museum-quality restoration of vintage, luxury, and exotic cars. I bring decades of experience to every project, treating every single one as if it were my own, cutting zero corners by merging over 4 decades of traditional hand techniques with the highest grade, modern materials to create finishes that consistently produce results that have earned the trust of judges, collectors, and enthusiasts everywhere.

Investment-Grade Restoration Excellence

My comprehensive restoration services are designed for people who understand that complete preservation requires unwavering attention to detail, premium materials, and extensive time investment. Each project represents a significant commitment to quality, with timelines typically spanning weeks to months to ensure every panel, fender, nook, and cranny meets my personal, exacting standards. 

Porsche Targe in a field

“His skill is second to none anywhere in and outside the Twin Cities.”

- Jeff B, customer | 1986 Porsche 911 Targa

Experience Across All Makes and Models Including:

  • Classics

  • Muscle

  • Foreign

  • Exotics

  • And much more

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Over 40 Years of Experience

My journey in automotive restoration began in 1984 at age 15, before I even had a driver's license. Growing up in Mound, I was drawn to the older students' classic cars and had the fortune of being the apprentice of a Twin Cities renowned restoration shop. They operated on a simple principle that has guided my work ever since:

How you approach any aspect of the work reflects how you'll handle the entire project.”

Having dedicated my career almost exclusively to vintage automobile restoration, I've developed the specific skills and knowledge base that these unique projects demand in a time where speed and replacement is often valued over attention and restoration. This commitment to consistency and quality has earned the trust of collectors who understand the value of proper restoration techniques.

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