TJ Auto
Classic car restoration company in Smithfield, known for expertise in vintage and foreign cars.
TJ Auto, based in Smithfield, North Carolina, was founded by Tom Nelson in 2005 after years of family involvement in car collecting and restoration in the Baltimore/Washington area. The company initially sold late-model cars but, since 2014, has focused exclusively on antique and classic car restoration. TJ Auto works on both domestic and foreign models, including Porsche, VW, Chevrolet, Ford, Jaguar, Fiat and Buick. Services include full mechanical restoration, body and metal work, engine rebuilding, tuning, electrical repair and custom detailing. The shop offers in-house machining, welding and painting, catering to projects from full rebuilds to maintenance on vintage vehicles.