Welcome to Restorations By Sabra
SPECIALIZES IN MARQUE RESTORATIONS & CUSTOM RESTOMODS
Factory-Correct Restorations & Custom Restomods
Restoration By Sabra, a leader in building custom restomods and factory-correct vehicle restoration, has a proven pedigree of producing excellence through its industry leading 25 Step Build Process - At RBS, we have developed and refined a restoration process that continually exceeds expectations. We have crafted a signature SOP-driven restoration process which allows us to develop different aspects of your classic car simultaneously through our unparalleled in-house capabilities. Our 25 Step restoration process, from design to development to delivery is engineered to utilize our vast facilities and talented team of crafts-persons in the most efficient and effective way possible - our process allows us to complete your project in time frames few can match.
Restorations By Sabra is committed to fully understanding the goals and expectations of their clients with each classic car restoration project they take on. With the help of our experienced in-house restoration crew, we provide you with award winning service and recommendations to meet your specific objectives. Furthermore, all our work is completed in the most secure environment possible to protect your investment. Through our large multi-campus build center, Restorations By Sabra has "Build-Ready" space available for new major build projects ready for move-in today.
Whether restored to a pure original specification or custom tailored to individual taste, Restorations By Sabra ensures a proven standard from traditional skills passed down from generations in our state of the art Houston, Texas facilities. Your classic car isn’t just another vehicle—it’s a part of your life's vision, the fulfillment of a dream, and something you've thought about for some time. With 100’s of industry accolades to our name and hundreds of restorations and restomods delivered and counting, Restorations By Sabra is a true leader in restorations.
Certificate of Authenticity
RESTORATION REBIRTH CERTIFICATE
Aftermarket value is rooted in proven documented facts of the restoration journey. As a collector savvy company, we painstakingly created a "born certificate" process complete with a signature jewelry plate with a specific serial number for each car build for future preservation and documentation of the build. With any complete restoration, you will receive a certificate of authenticity, as well as a digital journey scrapbook containing all documentation of the work carried out on your vehicle as well as a documented Build Summary.
The Certificate of Authenticity is for all Turnkey Restorations over 25 years old and is also available for major performance makeovers, with no restrictions on the age of the car. Our cars have a proven restoration provenance.
In the context of automobiles, provenance refers to the history and documentation of a vehicle, including its ownership, maintenance records, and any special events or notable features it may have such as a specific documented restoration. The provenance essentially tells the car's story, adding value and authenticity beyond its mechanical condition. Restorations By Sabra offers a documented build process worthy of a major OEM manufacturer.
Sabra Performance Vehicles (SPV) receive a special certification which represent builds with Sabra Performance Engineering (SPE).
Restorations By Sabra has crafted a transparent teaching process that educates first-timer consumers into the process of restoration while providing all build clients a clear "look ahead" through its proprietary 25 step build process. RBS is dedicated to empowering clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about the next steps, current phases and philosophies approaches associated with our art of restoration.
Restorations by Sabra has pioneered a ROM based model that helps consumers process "range of magnitude". Further, the complexities of restoration details can be a lot of information to absorb, so a simplified customer "C.A.N." communicating system has been designed to help consumers understand the status of projects in a concise format. Lastly, we created a industry leading virtual client portal that allows clients to access the visual process, tech notes, build plans and even a financial back office 24 hours a day anywhere in the world where internet is available.
Although the best process of learning restoring is through the experience of restoration itself, Restorations By Sabra has a teaching culture designed to educate and help our clients make choices that align with their needs and preferences.
TRANSPARENT BUILD PROCESS
It has always been Sabra’s dream to create a world class one-stop- classic-restoration shop with unparalleled in-house capabilities. What started as a dream in the heart of a young teenager has today become a world-renowned name for all things classic cars. With one of the most extensive car restoration companies in the nation, our capabilities allow us the capabilities to complete 100% of your project in-house while most of our market competitors subcontract to multiple shops for multiple systems.
Subcontracting, while employed by 90% of all restoration companies, present several negative effects. These include higher labor costs, potential quality issues due to varying skill levels, and increased liability risks. Furthermore, reliance on subcontractors can lead to a loss of control over projects, scheduling conflicts, and potential communication breakdowns. In-house capabilities is the market leading answer offered through Restorations By Sabra.
Vertical integration, which involves bringing previously outsourced functions in-house, offers several benefits including increased control, cost savings, improved quality, and enhanced coordination. By owning more steps in the production and distribution chain, allowing RBS to streamline operations, reduce reliance on external suppliers, and achieve a competitive edge. We are the inhouse leader.
UNPARALLELED
IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES
Restoration Cost Calculators
Build Cost ROM
Sabra Johnson like most major builders charges time and materials versus fixed final price bids which for many is a huge unknown, so Sabra has created ROM charts which help consumers form possible ranges of magnitudes based on the desired level of finish and style of build. Time and materials (T&M) construction billable methods offer several advantages, primarily flexibility and transparency. T&M agreements allow for easy adjustments to project scope and provide a detailed breakdown of costs, fostering trust between parties. T&M contracts also minimize the risk of underestimation and enable a quicker project start by eliminating the need for lengthy bidding processes. Restorations By Sabra receives projects unseen from all around the world as we are a T&M business model. T&M is the only win-win solution for the builder client relationship.
Clients benefit from paying for actual work done and materials used, while contractors are compensated for their time and expenses. Although there are dozens of key decisions through a full restoration process, Sabra says there are (4) key decisions that undoubtedly chart the vision of the build thereby making future decisions easier. As part of our transparency culture, we have created proprietary charts to help you refine your work scope in context of ROM which helps you context cost.
The RBS restoration family is made up of dozens experts operating in streamlined "batch-departments" of restoration across our multi site Houston restoration campus. With 100’s of clients and more than 700 major builds and counting, Restorations by Sabra is a proven global aftermarket restoration leader.
Sabra Johnson, the founder and CEO of Restorations By Sabra, has built a successful career around pushing the boundaries of automotive performance and classic vehicle restoration. For over 30 years Sabra Johnson has been involved in the aftermarket as an enthusiast, avid racer, car collector and custom car builder. His aftermarket career is known for restomodding, restoring, and modifying high-perfor
Sabra is the pioneer of a SOP-Driven restoration process "coined" as the 25 step process which compartmentalizes the hundreds of restoration steps into a format which promotes understanding for clients while providing techs with structure and systems to ensure consistency of product. All restoration services performed on your classic are vehicle is carried out by experienced craftsmen in accordance with Sabra Johnson’s signature 25 Step Process.
EXPERTISE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
All Restoration By Sabra signature clients receive direct interactive access with the builder and his Sr. build team to ensure technical accuracy throughout the build process. We know that each automotive restoration project is not just about making a vehicle look amazing, but ensuring you have an informed and interactive build experience. It’s about breaking down the puzzle, reclaiming the pieces and fitting them back together as originally built while helping you reach your goals to optimize your investment, with the highest customer service possible.
To achieve these goals we prioritize our clients’ requests, employ a state of the art client portal and provide periodic client consultations to project goals that combined provide you with a one of a kind experience. From frame-off restorations to custom upgrades, we handle every aspect of your build to ensure your dream car looks, runs, and feels exactly how you want it.
Restorations & Restomods
Custom Upholstery
Paint and Body Restoration
Restoration Rescues
Engine and Performance
Discover a premier marketplace of timeless classics and modern muscle cars, curated for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Sabra offers a unique auto boutique featuring classic cars, exotics, project builds, hot rods, antiques, trucks, convertibles, and concept vehicles—each hand-selected and customized by Sabra Johnson.
The Sabra collection spans from high-end exotics to affordable classics, ensuring there's something for every dreamer. Whether you're searching for an attainable collector's gem or an aspirational showpiece, your dream car might just be waiting here. Sabra has travelled the world to find these gems or built them himself, so first-time collectors can get started in the hobby with a solid vehicle. Our collection is designed to help collectors find proven cars of provenance.
Collector & Dream Cars For Sale
RESTOMOD & PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
Although Turnkey Restorations from the ground-up are our core focus, our offerings also include custom upholstery, performance builds, paint restoration, and Powertrain restoration. Our singular goal is to produce a world class end product greater than the factory original.
LET'S CONNECT
READY TO GET STARTED?
If your classic car needs a full restoration, maintenance work or if you're unsure please contact us. Our technicians can work with you to get you the information you need to make a decision. Call us at 832-444-2998 or email support@restorationsbysabra.com We are here to help and answer any questions you may have!
Please complete our restoration discovery form to discuss the details of your proposed project. Let’s make your classic car the next legend we bring back to life.
