Free classic-car tools

Three tools you can use without an account. One free use each — sign up to use them unlimited and save the outputs to your build.

VIN Decoder

Paste any VIN to get the factory build sheet — year, make, model, engine, transmission, plant, and trim.

Decode a VIN →

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Year-specific PPI checklist for the most-restored American classics. Common rust spots, known failure points, what to test-drive for.

Generate a checklist →

Build Cost Estimator

Ballpark restoration cost + hours estimate broken down by phase (body/paint, engine, drivetrain, suspension, interior, electrical).

Estimate a build →

Tracking your build long-term?

GarageLog keeps a record of receipts, parts, tasks, and photos for your specific vehicle, plus an AI assistant tuned to your year/make/ model. Free tier gets you logging; paid unlocks the AI.

Start free →

See also: reference specs for 14 classic archetypes (factory torque, fluid, and tune-up values).