Completed
1970 Datsun
Assembly and completion of a project started elsewhere, with a rebuilt engine, tuned carburetors, modern wheels, and upgraded brakes.
View project & photosCAROLINA STREETCARS · RESTOMODS
CLASSIC SOUL.
MODERN DRIVE.
The car you’ve always loved.
Built for the way you want to drive.
CLASSIC CHARACTER/MODERN COMPONENTS/BUILT TO ENJOY
01 / THE RESTOMOD
Keep the character.
Change the experience.
A classic car doesn’t have to drive like it’s stuck in the past.
A restomod preserves the style that made you fall in love with a car, then brings modern components into the driving experience. Think modern power, more confident braking, composed handling, and a cabin you’ll want to spend time in.
That’s the direction of Carolina Streetcars: classic cars built around the people who want to drive them.
02 / FROM THE SHOP
Built here. Ready for the road.
Follow the work in progress.
See the latest from our current projects.
03 / MODERN WHERE IT MATTERS
More than a new engine.
A great restomod considers the whole car.
Each upgrade should work with the next.
Power & drivability
Modern engine and transmission options, fuel delivery, and cooling—with the way you’ll use the car guiding the combination.
RESPONSE / CONTROL / USABILITYHandling & braking
Suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, and tires considered together for a more connected and confident driving experience.
BALANCE / GRIP / CONFIDENCEComfort & character
Thoughtful updates to climate control, instruments, and interior comfort while keeping the personality of your classic.
COMFORT / FUNCTION / CLASSIC STYLE
ABOUT CAROLINA STREETCARS
A passion for cars.
A commitment to the work.
We love classic cars—and we love building them.
Based in Mocksville, North Carolina, Carolina Streetcars is driven by the satisfaction of bringing a car together: preserving its character, choosing the right modern components, and turning a project into something its owner can enjoy driving.
We know a build represents more than a car. It’s your money, your time, and often a dream you’ve carried for years. You deserve to understand what you’re paying for and see the work moving forward.
Our commitment is simple: do the work, communicate honestly, and treat your car and your investment with respect.
04 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
What’s your
classic?
Every restomod starts with a car—and a reason to build it.
Start thinking about the year, make, and model, its current condition, and how you want it to drive. Then consider your must-have upgrades, budget range, and ideal timing.