Inside NATMUS lives a tucked away observation room that gives you a view into our Restoration Shop. Inside you’ll see the cars that are works in progress, lovingly getting some TLC from our hard-working volunteers. 

Get a first hand look at the vehicles in our Restoration Shop through the window in the Observation Room – find it in the basement of NATMUS!

Current Projects in the Restoration Shop

Each week, our volunteers and Youth Education Program participants meet on Wednesday nights to work on restoration and service projects to be showcased on our showroom floor. Projects in our Restoration Shop vary due to vehicles coming in and out for service and upkeep, as well as newly donated vehicles. See our current work-in-progress projects!

VW Formula Vee

VW Formula Vee

Complete fabrication of the vehicle

Dune Buggy

1974 Dune Buggy

Restoring as a parade vehicle for the Dekalb County Visitors Bureau

1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express

Complete restoration project

1930 Tribute Car for Indy 500

1930s Tribute Car

Tribute to the Indy 500 racers of the era

1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible

1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Service and repair of a recently donated vehicle

1931 model a pickup

1931 Model A Pickup

Performing its yearly maintenance

1933 Auburn 105-8

This car was donated to the museum after being saved from the woods. We are currently investigating if this vehicle will run again after its time in nature.

Become a Volunteer

Want to get involved in NATMUS? We are always looking for volunteers to help with restoration projects, events, and building upkeep. See if volunteering is right for you!