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
Complete fabrication of the vehicle
1974 Dune Buggy
Restoring as a parade vehicle for the Dekalb County Visitors Bureau
1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express
Complete restoration project
1930s Tribute Car
Tribute to the Indy 500 racers of the era
1928 Chrysler
Service and repair after coming out of long term storage
1933 Auburn 105-8
Currently investigating if this will run again after being in nature
Retrieving the 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. Watch the video to see our team retrieve and haul away the Auburn.
