We are one of
Australia’s Leading Classic & Vintage Car Restorers
Classic car restoration Sydney specialists delivering full in-house restorations with a focus on craftsmanship, authenticity, and long-term quality.
Full-Service Restoration Workshop on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
O&S Sports Car Restorations is a trusted classic car restoration workshop with over 30 years of experience restoring vintage and iconic vehicles to original, authentic standards.
Based in Cromer on the Northern Beaches, we operate as a full-service, one-stop restoration facility – managing every stage of the restoration process in-house, from assessment to final detailing.
Founded in 1990 by master craftsman Ohannes Akkirayian, O&S Sports Car brings more than 55 years of hands-on expertise and a deep respect for automotive heritage to every project .
Call 02 9971 2 455 to arrange a complimentary restoration consultation
A Complete Classic Car Restoration Workshop in Sydney
Unlike workshops that outsource work, we are known for delivering high-quality classic car restoration in Sydney, with all work completed in-house at our Cromer workshop on the Northern Beaches. Your vehicle remains in our care throughout the entire process, ensuring consistency, quality control, and clear communication.
We specialise in:
- Full ground-up restorations
- Partial restorations and specialist repairs
- Mechanical and drivetrain rebuilds
- Bodywork, fabrication, and rust repair
- Paintwork and interior restoration
Our Restoration Services
Bodywork & Metal Fabrication
- Oxy welding for period-correct repairs
- Custom panel fabrication in steel and aluminium
- Traditional lead wiping and file finishing
- Structural rust identification and removal
- Precision panel beating and metal shaping
Mechanical Restoration
- Engine rebuilds to factory specifications
- Suspension rebuilds and upgrades
- Carburettor rebuilding and tuning
- Transmission and differential rebuilds
- Brake system overhauls
Electrical & Wiring
- Custom wiring loom fabrication
- Complete electrical system restoration
- Period-correct wiring solutions
- Charging system upgrades
Paintwork & Finishing
- Hand-finished paintwork to Concours standards
- Traditional coachwork techniques
- Professional colour matchin g
- Show-quality spray painting
Specialist Restoration Services
- Interior restoration and motor trimming
- High-level detailing and final presentation
- Hard-to-find parts sourcing or fabrication
- Restoration consulting
Why Choose O&S Sports Car Restorations?
Master Craftsmanship – Over 55 Years’ Experience
Founder Ohannes Akkirayian is recognised as one of Australia’s most accomplished classic car restorers. His rare ability to fabricate complex components by hand is the result of more than five decades of experience in the trade.
Before establishing O&S Sports Car, Ohannes worked with leading restoration workshops across Europe, America, and Australia, bringing international standards and techniques to every restoration.
A Family Legacy of Excellence
The workshop is now managed by Ariel Akkirayian, who has over 26 years of experience working alongside his father. Together, they lead a skilled team that values craftsmanship, integrity, and personal service.
Concours-Level Restoration Standards
Whether your goal is Concours competition or a faithful factory-correct restoration, our work consistently meets the highest standards of finish, authenticity, and mechanical integrity.
Our Commitment to Quality & Transparency
Every restoration project is approached with care, precision, and honest.
We pride ourselves on:
- Clear, regular communication
- Transparent pricing with no hidden surprises
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Delivering restorations we are proud to put our name on
Servicing Clients Across Australia
While our workshop is located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, we regularly restore vehicles for owners across Australia.
We assist with secure vehicle transportation and provide detailed progress updates, ensuring interstate clients receive the same level of service as those nearby.
Makes & Models We Restore
Our team has extensive experience restoring a wide range of marques.
If original parts are unavailable, we fabricate them in-house – ensuring even the rarest vehicles can be restored correctly.
Whether your goal is Concours competition or a faithful factory-correct restoration, our work consistently meets the highest standards of finish, authenticity, and mechanical integrity.
Speak With Our Restoration Team
From full ground-up restorations to targeted specialist work, O&S Sports Car Restorations delivers craftsmanship you can trust.
Classic Car Restoration
Founded on Passion and Expertise
Our business was founded by Ohannes Akkirayian in February 1990, a master craftsman with a lifelong love and passion for any thing related to cars.
With 55 years of unrivalled work experience in the car restoration industry in Australia, Ohannes brought world- class skills to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. O&S Sports Car Restorations is now managed by Ohannes’s son, Ariel. Very much like his father, Ariel loves classic and vintage cars and for the last 26 years has been following in Ohannes’s footsteps. Ariel and the entire team truly pride themselves on the highest quality craftsmanship together with outstanding customer experience.
Our point of difference isn’t just our technical skill – it’s our entire approach to working with you and your cherished vehicle.
We’ve spent over 30 years refining our processes, developing proven methods that consistently deliver exceptional results.
See Our Recent Work
Ohannes and his team at O&S Sports Car Restoration have restored thousands of customers’ cars over the years. See a few of them here in our gallery.
