Our history
A Family Tradition Since 1959
Art is the expression of human creativity and imagination, producing works valued for their beauty and emotional impact. When Josef Neumayer founded what is now North Shore Auto Rebuilders, he was more than a craftsman—he was an artist. He took pride in creating automotive works of art meant to be appreciated by their owners, and his passion, skill, and creativity were evident in every restoration he completed, including some of the world’s finest automobiles.
Since then, five generations of Neumayers have worked at North Shore Auto Rebuilders for one simple reason: the passion for repairing and restoring the world’s finest vehicles runs in their genes, thanks to Josef.
With a rich history of repairing sports cars and other fine vehicles, today North Shore Auto Rebuilders is Chicago’s premier location for collision repair, restoration, and enhancement of fine automobiles.
They’ve evolved right alongside the cars they repair to provide industry-leading service, and they’re proud to have attained factory certification from Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.
Where It All Began
1950’s
Josef Neumayer started on 1959 N. Halsted Street, working on and restoring European sports cars. With total customer satisfaction in mind, he often fabricated metal to create or repair parts that were unavailable.
1960’s
In 1961, with the help of his family, Josef purchased the property at 6240 North Broadway in Chicago, where the shop is still located today.
1970’s
Josef’s sons, Bernie and Wally, became the third generation to work at North Shore Auto Rebuilders, keeping it in the family. Pictured: Josef’s father Anton, Bernie, Wally, and Josef Neumayer.
1990’s
In 1996, Josef retired and passed the legacy on to his sons, Bernie and Wally. Bernie’s son, Steve, also joined North Shore, becoming the fourth generation to use the family’s skill and expertise to provide the finest in auto repair and restoration. Pictured are Bernie and a young Steve painting a vehicle.
2000’s
As the business continued to grow, the next generations adapted to the industry with continuous improvements in technology, training, and advanced equipment.
TODAY
Today, Steve and his wife Teresa own and operate North Shore Auto Rebuilders. Their sons, Nick and Anthony, often help out at the family business, marking the fifth generation of Neumayers to work at North Shore Auto Rebuilders. The family continues the legacy started by Josef, providing industry-leading service and maintaining the same passion for restoring and repairing the world’s finest automobiles.
Back in the Day
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