The best supercar restorations we saw in 2024

The year is almost over, and over the course we’ve seen our fair share of supercar restorations — but some of them were so incredible we had to revisit them again.

From luxury cars to sports cars and EVs, car enthusiasts were on a roll and gave a second chance at life to these vehicles — and how.

You can practically restore almost anything these days, no matter the condition of the vehicle.

That’s precisely what makes supercar restorations fun, and here are our picks for 2024.

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1. Porsche Carrera: The supercar that never was

Although this list doesn’t follow a specific order, we had to mention this Porsche Carrera as soon as possible.

Why is that, you ask?

Well, if you see the condition it was in before someone rescued it, you would sympathize, too.

This 718 Carrera was once abandoned, covered with a fishing net and a truckload of dead leaves and rust.

Moreover, a Porsche enthusiast from Korea rescued it and made it look new again in just seven days.

They swapped the entire interior, cleaned and wrapped the exterior, and finally installed a body kit.

2. Elvis Presley’s jet converted into an RV

Alright, before you say a jet — or even an RV — is a far stretch from a car, we absolutely agree.

However, this restoration was rather exceptional, making it a worthy contender.

After all, you don’t see a jet turned into a motorhome every day.

YouTuber Jimmy Webb spent the better part of a year transforming Presley’s Lockheed 1319 JetStar into a massive roadgoing RV.

The entire process involved a lot of cutting, swapping parts, and, of course, resources.

But the finished product was inarguably cool, and he now has a jet suitable for road trips which also has ties to Elvis Presley himself.

3. Marcus Rashford’s Rolls-Royce Wraith

It all started when footballer Marcus Rashford wrecked his Rolls-Royce Wraith and put it up for sale.

Fortunately for him, a YouTuber, Mat Armstrong, managed to get his hands on it.

He spent several long months and copious amounts of cash to get the Rolls back on the road.

It was certainly one of the hardest supercar restorations of this year, all because fixing a Rolls-Royce isn’t easy.

What’s more, it wasn’t even stock — modification firm Mansory curated this Wraith, so getting it back to the modified spec was an even bigger challenge.

However, the YouTuber never faltered and got it running again with its intended spec.

While it was an incredible restoration, Mansory eventually asked for the car to be returned so they could sort it out further.

4. The abandoned EV supercar: Tesla Model S

You often don’t see a Tesla at rock bottom, but this Model S had been through a lot — until professional detailers stepped in.

It was abandoned somewhere in Illinois and covered in mold, moss, and whatnot.

The guys from WD Detailing got a call about it, so they took it back to their shop in Ohio.

Surprisingly, the Model S only needed a proper bath — albeit a very expensive one.

In the end, it looked like it had just left the dealership, but there was a caveat.

It had a damaged center screen, so they were left wondering if anything else could go wrong.

5. Tesla Model 3: The poor man’s supercar

Someone in the US bought a totaled Model 3 for not-so-cheap, but they eventually brought it back to life.

They paid a hefty sum for a totaled Tesla, but when all was said and done, it started making more sense.

You see, they paid $13,000 for the damaged car alone, and threw in another $12,000 for its restoration.

After a lot of trouble, this Model 3 looked brand new, and it’s always incredible to see a car — even if it’s just a Tesla — get the respect it deserves.

You might wonder why this was on a supercar restorations list, but there’s a good reason.

Most restorations often end up taking a lot of time or diverting away from the original plan, so the ones that do make it are always a success in any enthusiast’s book.