RestoMod

What RestoMod does

RestoMod (legal entity: Restomods Media, Inc.) is a privately held, San Diego-based company founded in 2014 that operates a community-driven platform anchored on classic-car restomod culture. Its flagship product is a recurring vehicle sweepstakes program in which fully restored and modified classic muscle cars are given away; the company reports 34 such giveaways completed since inception, including specific builds such as the RM34 (1969 Chevelle), RM33 (1970 Dodge Charger), and RM31 (1967 Camaro). Entry into the sweepstakes is monetized through both one-time entry purchases and tiered monthly memberships that bundle entries, e-commerce discounts, classified listings, and partner discounts.

The company's product surface spans four revenue streams: (1) recurring memberships at four tiers from $12.95 to $75 per month; (2) a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (shop.restomods.com) carrying branded apparel, automotive parts and tools, car-care products, books/manuals, digital downloads, and adjacent lifestyle categories such as MyMedic first-aid kits and neonetics décor; (3) a fee-based classifieds marketplace for buying and selling classic cars and project vehicles; and (4) one-time digital entry packs (ranging from $11 to $200) sold as upgrades to existing members.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer across US and Canada, supported by a multi-channel marketing stack of owned blog content, organic social presence on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, email/SMS, and event marketing at industry gatherings such as the SEMA Show and Goodguys events. Underlying technology is a standard e-commerce stack (Shopify storefront indicated by CDN asset paths) on top of the company's subscription, sweepstakes, and classifieds front-ends; there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or API surface. Strategic partnerships span core build partners (SV Body & Paint, Smith's Customs) responsible for giveaway fabrication and approximately thirteen discount/partnership relationships with auto-parts brands and event partners (Hurst, Autometer, Dynamat, Edelbrock, Flowmaster, AutoZone, Goodyear, Goodguys, etc.) that deepen the membership value proposition without diluting core margins.

Name

RestoMod

Legal name

Restomods Media, Inc.

Website

https://restomods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RestoMod (Restomods Media, Inc.) is a San Diego-based community and e-commerce platform serving classic-car restomod enthusiasts through a recurring vehicle sweepstakes, tiered car-club memberships, branded merchandise, and a classifieds marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic car restoration and enthusiast community

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts & Mobility Recommerce (Parts, Accessories, Bikes/Scooters) (CRAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Classic car restoration
• Vehicle sweepstakes
• Car club membership
• Automotive e-commerce
• Restomod community

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription model with tiered membership plans (Base $12.95/mo, Silver $25/mo, Gold $50/mo, Platinum $75/mo) offering sweepstakes entries, store discounts, classified listings, and partner discounts.
2. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct sales of branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, t-shirts, jackets), accessories (hats, keychains, lighters), automotive parts, car care products, books and manuals, and digital downloads. Products range from $12-$324.95.
3. Sweepstakes Entries: Entries into vehicle giveaways purchased or earned through membership. The company has given away 34+ vehicles including Dodge Chargers, Chevrolet Camaros, and Chevrolet Impalas.
4. Classified Listings: Fee-based listings for buying and selling classic cars, restomods, and project cars through the classifieds platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RestoMod operates a community-driven platform centered on classic car restomod culture. Its flagship offering is a recurring sweepstakes program giving away fully restored and modified classic muscle cars (34+ vehicles given away to date), with entries earned through monthly membership subscriptions or direct purchases. Supporting revenue lines include a branded e-commerce merchandise store, a classifieds marketplace for classic and restomod vehicles, and digital content such as build sheets and a monthly digital magazine.

Product overview

RestoMods operates a community-driven platform centered on classic car restomod culture. The core offering is a recurring vehicle sweepstakes/giveaway program where participants can win professionally built restomod muscle cars, with entries earned through purchases or monthly memberships. The platform also includes an e-commerce merchandise store (apparel, accessories, automotive tools, car care products, books, digital downloads), a classifieds marketplace for buying/selling classic vehicles, and a community garage/showcase feature. Membership tiers (Base $12.95/mo, Silver $25/mo, Gold $50/mo, Platinum $75/mo) provide escalating sweepstakes entries, store discounts, and perks like classified ad credits and partner discounts. Supporting content includes digital magazines, build sheet documentation, and blog articles covering restomod topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RestoMods Vehicle Sweepstakes/Giveaway Program A recurring sweepstakes program in which participants enter to win fully restored and modified classic muscle cars professionally built by partner custom shops. Each giveaway features a documented restomod build with engine, suspension, and component specifications; entries are purchased directly or earned through monthly memberships. Open to residents of the United States and Canada, age 18 or older.
• RestoMods Car Club Membership A monthly subscription program with four tiers (Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum) that provides automatic sweepstakes entries, escalating store and partner discounts on automotive parts, free classified ad credits, a monthly digital magazine (Silver and above), and premium benefits such as on-demand mechanic access and car show tickets (Platinum).
• RestoMods Merchandise Store A direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling branded apparel, accessories, automotive parts, tools, car care products, books and manuals, MyMedic first aid kits, and related merchandise to classic car enthusiasts. Offers free US shipping on orders and ships domestically within the US and to Canada.
• RestoMods Classifieds A fee-based online marketplace where individuals and enthusiasts can list and browse classic cars, restomods, project cars, trucks, and SUVs. Members receive free monthly classified listings with homepage placement at higher tiers.
• RestoMods Digital Downloads A digital product line of downloadable entry packs (for example, the RM34 Quick Entries Digital Pack) that allows customers to purchase additional sweepstakes entries directly without acquiring physical merchandise.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Good YearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing automotive discounts to Car Club members. Members receive discounted pricing on Good Year tires.
• AutoParts WarehouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing automotive parts discounts to Car Club members.
• AutoZoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing automotive parts discounts to Car Club members.
• California Car CoverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers-only discount code partner providing exclusive pricing on car covers and accessories.
• Classic Discount PartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing automotive parts discounts to Car Club members.
• Advance Auto PartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount partner providing automotive parts discounts to Car Club members.
• HurstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts brand available at discount through Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships.
• AutometerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts brand available at discount through Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships.
• DynamatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts brand available at discount through Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships.
• EdelbrockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts brand available at discount through Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships.
• FlowmasterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts brand available at discount through Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships.
• FiTech EFIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers-only discount code partner for fuel injection systems.
• Forever Sharp Steering WheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers-only discount code partner for steering wheels and accessories.
• GoodguysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum members receive 2 Goodguys Classic Car Show tickets per month.
• SV Body & PaintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBody shop partner responsible for paint and bodywork on RestoMods giveaway builds, including the Tuxedo Black finish on the RM31 Camaro.
• Smithy's CustomscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom car builder who constructed the engine bay and performed fabrication work on the RM31 Camaro build.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AutoZone: AutoZone is both a RestoMod discount partner and a broad auto-parts retailer; it represents the partner ecosystem that underpins membership value and the broader retail competitive set for parts sales.

Direct peers

• Cars & Bids: Cars & Bids runs enthusiast-focused online auctions for modern enthusiast cars and publishes editorial content; it shares RestoMod's content-plus-marketplace model targeting hobbyist buyers.
• ClassicCars.com: ClassicCars.com is a long-standing classifieds marketplace for classic and collector vehicles, directly comparable to RestoMod's classifieds platform and serving the same buyer segment.
• Hemmings Motor News: Hemmings combines a classic car marketplace with a long-running enthusiast media brand, paralleling RestoMod's media-plus-classifieds approach to the same hobbyist audience.
• Bring a Trailer: Bring a Trailer operates an enthusiast-driven online classic car auction marketplace and content site; it overlaps with RestoMod's classifieds, content engine, and high-engagement enthusiast audience.
• Summit Racing Equipment: Summit Racing is a major e-commerce retailer of performance and restoration parts serving restomod and muscle-car builders; it overlaps with RestoMod's parts ecommerce and parts-discount partner proposition.
• Omaze: Omaze runs prize sweepstakes (including high-end vehicles) funded by membership and entry purchases; it is the closest analog to RestoMod's flagship giveaway/membership model, scaled to a broader prize catalog.

Regional players

• Goodguys Rod & Custom Association: Goodguys operates US car shows and event series that RestoMod leverages for member benefits; it is a complementary events partner and a regional competitor for enthusiast mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• Mecum Auctions: Mecum runs the largest collector-car auction business in the US and partners with RestoMod on events; it competes for both inventory and audience attention in the classic car space.
• Hagerty: Hagerty is a media, insurance, and marketplace platform serving the same classic-car enthusiast base; its media arm (Hagerty Media) competes for content attention while its marketplace competes with RestoMod's classifieds.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/restomods
• YouTubeyoutube.com/restomods
• Facebookfacebook.com/RestoModsMedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/restomods
• TikToktiktok.com/@restomods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restomods

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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