Focused work
SWR stays in its lane: vintage 4x4s, classic trucks, and the systems that make them usable.
About SWR
A modern shop with a vintage point of view.
SWR Automotive stays focused on vintage 4x4s because those trucks deserve someone who actually likes the platforms, not someone squeezing them into a modern-volume workflow.
The shop approach
Transparent plans, practical work, and trucks built to last.
SWR Automotive was built around the idea that old 4x4s should be repaired and restored with restraint. Some vehicles need full intervention. Others need someone to fix what is wrong, leave what is still honest, and get the owner back behind the wheel.
Based in Concord, NC, the shop serves local owners in the Charlotte area and takes on the right projects from farther up and down the East Coast.
Ford Bronco
Chevrolet K5 Blazer
International Scout
Jeep CJ and Wagoneer
Classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks
Other period 4x4 and utility builds
Meet Sam Richardson
Owner, builder, and the person you will hear from.
Owner Sam Richardson is a lifelong classic car enthusiast with a passion for reviving forgotten old rides and modernizing vintage vehicles, making them reliable, road trip ready daily drivers.
Sam's current personal collection of evolving projects consists of a 1970 Oldsmobile 442, a 78' Chevy K5 Blazer, a 74' Chevy K20, and a 91' Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
With years of experience across many classic car and truck platforms, you can trust that your beloved classic is in good hands at SWR Automotive.
What matters here
Standards that fit the truck and the owner.
Clear communication
Projects move better when the owner hears what is needed, what can wait, and why.
Honest scope
Some trucks need a full reset. Some need careful repair. The recommendation follows the truck, not a template.
Driver mentality
The goal is confidence behind the wheel, not a fragile build that only looks good in photos.
Have a truck in mind