Banyan Motors is a German classics restoration and build house. We restore with an OEM-style philosophy, correct in stance, materials, engineering intent, and assembly discipline, so the finished vehicle feels period-new rather than simply refreshed.

We restore and build the most iconic German vehicles to museum-grade standards. We also guide clients through procurement, specification, and long-term ownership so the experience is as refined as the finished car.

Our binational team is anchored in Stuttgart and the United States. Certain stages are intentionally completed in Germany, where marque knowledge, the supplier ecosystem, and specialist craftsmanship converge.

Our core programs are the air-cooled Porsche 911 from 1964 through 1998, including the 930 Turbo era; blue-chip classic Mercedes-Benz models centered on the W113 Pagoda and W111 280SE family; and pre-2000 classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles in diesel or gasoline, short- or long-wheelbase, soft-top or hard-top form.

No. You may commission a build using a Banyan-sourced donor, purchase a completed Banyan vehicle when available, or submit a car you already own for restoration, subject to candidate evaluation.

We build as an OEM thinks. Corrosion protection, structural correctness, mechanical integrity, and serviceability come first. Cosmetics follow engineering. We do not compromise quality or use customer cars as test platforms.

At delivery, the car should feel as if it has just left the factory in its era: tight, resolved, and correct, yet calibrated to be enjoyed and supported in the modern world.

Yes. Donor procurement is a dedicated discipline at Banyan. We locate, inspect, verify, document, and coordinate logistics so your project begins with a car worth restoring.

Yes. We restore customer-supplied vehicles to the same standard as Banyan-sourced projects, provided the chassis is a viable foundation.

Yes. If you decide to sell, Banyan can refresh and position the vehicle, then manage its sale through our network.

We restore the complete air-cooled 911 production run, from the earliest long-hood cars through the final 993 generation, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged variants.

Early and long-hood models (1964–1973): 911, 911 T, 911 E, 911 S, 911 L, Carrera RS 2.7, Carrera RSR, and 911 ST, across short- and long-wheelbase chassis.

G-Series models (1974–1989): 911, 911 T, 911 E, 911 S, Carrera, Carrera 2.7, Carrera 3.0, 911 SC, Carrera 3.2, 930 Turbo 3.0 and 3.3, and the 1989 Speedster.

964 models (1989–1994): Carrera 2, Carrera 4, Turbo 3.3, Turbo 3.6, RS America, Carrera RS, and Speedster.

993 models (1994–1998): Carrera, Carrera 2, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Carrera RS, and GT2.

Across these generations, Banyan restores every factory air-cooled 911 body configuration: Coupe, Targa, Cabriolet, and Speedster.

Yes. Banyan restores both 3.0-liter and 3.3-liter 930 Turbo variants, with emphasis on mechanical correctness, period-accurate finishes, drivability, and the originality that defines the model.

Factory 911s produced from 1964 through 1998 are air-cooled. The 996 generation, introduced for the 1999 model year, is water-cooled and falls outside our traditional restoration scope.

Yes. The car should feel period-correct, dependable, resolved, and ready for real roads. When comfort, drivability, or performance upgrades are requested, we engineer them with restraint, historical awareness, and long-term serviceability in mind.

We restore most classic Mercedes-Benz G-Class models built before 2000. This includes vehicles known as the G-Wagen, G-Wagon, or Geländewagen in diesel and gasoline form, with short- or long-wheelbase chassis. Our work is not limited to a single configuration.

Common diesel models include the 240GD, 250GD, 290GD, and 300GD. Common gasoline models include the 230GE, 280GE, 300GE, and 320GE. These were offered in short- and long-wheelbase, two- and four-door, soft-top and hard-top configurations.

We restore most pre-2000 G-Class configurations, including short- and long-wheelbase models, two- and four-door bodies, soft tops, cabriolets, hard tops, and gasoline or diesel powertrains. Whether you are considering a 230GE Puch, 250GD Wolf, G500, or another classic configuration, we can evaluate your vehicle or procure a suitable donor.

Yes. Most examples that are at least 25 years old are exempt from current federal EPA and DOT compliance requirements under the 25-year import rule, provided they are properly documented, imported, and registered.

Most pre-2000 examples qualify, including the 230GE, 240GD, 250GD and 250GD Wolf, 290GD, 300GD, 280GE, 300GE, and 320GE. Eligibility can include short- and long-wheelbase, hard-top and soft-top versions, subject to the individual vehicle and import date.

Yes. Banyan coordinates international freight, customs clearance, import documentation, final delivery, and state-level title and registration support for eligible vehicles. Standard ocean freight, air freight, and expedited options are available according to the vehicle and destination.

Yes. Select powertrain upgrades are available according to the purpose and intended use of the build.

The American LT1 V8 offers strong naturally aspirated performance, substantial low-end torque, broad parts and service access in the United States, modern engine management, and proven reliability.

The Mercedes-Benz M113 V8 offers smooth naturally aspirated power, durability, longevity, and an OEM-aligned Mercedes driving character.

Both options can be tailored to short- or long-wheelbase gasoline builds. We help each client balance performance, originality, serviceability, and intended use before choosing a configuration.

Yes. We continue to restore the historically significant 250GD Wolf, known for its short wheelbase, diesel powertrain, frameless doors, and fold-down windshield. We also restore other diesel G-Class models, including long-wheelbase variants, according to the goals of the build.

The gasoline-powered 230GE offers smoother power delivery, automatic-transmission availability, quieter operation, and more refined on-road and highway manners. It is commonly found as a four-door, long-wheelbase vehicle and often suits regular driving or touring.

The diesel-powered 250GD emphasizes longevity, efficiency, simplicity, and off-road capability. It is commonly associated with the short-wheelbase, manual-transmission 250GD Wolf and delivers a slower, robust, purpose-built analog experience.

Yes. Banyan specializes in select blue-chip Mercedes-Benz restorations, with a primary focus on the 280SL Pagoda and 280SE. These are among the marque’s most collectible, elegant, and enduring vehicles.

Both combine timeless design, mechanical durability, historical significance, and consistent long-term collector demand. Their ownership appeal is grounded in craftsmanship, elegance, and engineering excellence rather than passing trends.

The W113 280SL is an iconic roadster named for its distinctive concave hardtop. Its inline-six engine, balanced performance, refined road manners, exceptional construction, timeless proportions, and liquid worldwide collector market make it a particularly usable and enduring classic. It was offered with a soft top and removable hardtop.

The W111 280SE expresses classic Mercedes luxury through elegant design, a smooth inline-six powertrain, composure, craftsmanship, and understated presence. Coupe and sedan variants offer generous interiors, refined long-distance manners, and strong appeal for collectors who value originality and comfort.

Yes. We can restore a car you already own or procure a suitable donor through trusted partners and international suppliers.

Yes. We can restore a wider range of classic Mercedes-Benz models to the same technical and craftsmanship standard, including earlier 230SL and 250SL variants and related SE models.

These models tend to offer stronger long-term resale value, greater worldwide collector demand, better market liquidity, broader parts availability, and more confidence for future buyers. They often provide the best balance of enjoyment, collectibility, and financial prudence.

The 230SL and 250SL are important and excellent Pagodas. The 280SL is generally the most desirable because of its greater displacement, improved drivability, and broader market appeal. When restoration costs are similar, it is usually the preferred choice for future value and resale.

We take a long-term view. Our role is to advise not only on what can be restored, but what should be restored according to collectibility, market behavior, future serviceability, and the owner’s goals.

Yes. Manual and automatic options are available according to the model, original specification, and goals of the build. For the 280SL, 230SL, 250SL, 230SE, 250SE, and W111 280SE, we can retain the original configuration or advise on the best balance of drivability, originality, and collectibility.

Yes. We restore coupe, cabriolet, and sedan variants across select SL and SE platforms, with a process tailored to each body style.

Coupe work emphasizes structural integrity, body alignment, pillarless door and frameless-window operation, correct chrome and glass, and period-correct interior finishes.

Cabriolet work adds particular focus to chassis reinforcement, body rigidity, convertible-top mechanisms and fabric fit, weather sealing, window alignment, and long-term drivability.

Sedan work emphasizes mechanical reliability, ride quality, suspension geometry, braking performance, interior comfort, and factory-correct paint, trim, and detailing.

The market generally favors cabriolets for rarity and maximum collectibility, coupes for their balance of elegance and usability, and sedans for comfort, value, and understated ownership. We help clients weigh these distinctions when long-term value and collectibility are priorities.

Banyan remains your central point of support for warranty needs, mechanic coordination, service logistics, storage, and ownership questions.

Yes. We can refresh the car, position it correctly, and manage a private consignment process through the Banyan network.