Fox Lake, Illinois

Reviving the Soul
of Classic
Marine Engineering

Specialized restoration and sales of vintage outboard motors. We breathe new life into legendary boats with meticulous attention to period-correct detail.

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Vintage outboard motor restoration

40+

Years Restoring Classic Motors

What We Do

Expert Restoration
& Sales

Every motor that leaves our shop runs as reliably as the day it was built, honoring the engineering of a bygone era.

Full Restoration

Complete teardown, cleaning, machining, and reassembly. We restore motors to factory specifications or better, using period-correct parts whenever possible.

Engine Rebuilding

From minor tune-ups to complete overhauls. We handle carburetion issues, bottom ends, gear cases, and ignition systems on vintage outboards.

Parts & Sales

Browse our curated inventory of restored vintage outboards and hard-to-find reproduction parts for classic Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, and more.

Mechanic working on engine Vintage boat gauge
Restored engine parts Classic boat hull
Our Story

Preserving Maritime
Heritage

Josh's Antique Outboards and Restorations was founded on a simple principle: classic marine engineering deserves the same reverence and expertise as vintage automobiles.

Located in Fox Lake, Illinois, we specialize in the restoration, repair, and sale of vintage outboard motors. Our passion for these mechanical treasures drives us to source authentic parts and apply time-honored techniques to bring your beloved boat back to life.

Whether you own a classic Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, or other vintage brand, we treat every motor with the care it deserves—honoring the craftsmanship that made these engines legends on the water.

100%

Satisfaction

40+

Years Experience

Current Collection

Featured Motors

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Restored Mercury 25hp outboard

1965 Mercury 25hp

Fully Restored • Running Perfect

In Stock
Restored Johnson 30hp outboard

1972 Johnson 30hp

Rebuilt Bottom End • Original Paint

In Stock
Restored Evinrude 50hp outboard

1958 Evinrude 50hp

Complete Restoration • Collector Grade

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"Josh restored my father's 1962 Mercury and it runs better than it did fifty years ago. The attention to detail and respect for the original engineering is unmatched."

Verified Customer

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Whether you need a restoration quote, are looking for specific parts, or want to browse our current inventory, we'd love to hear from you.

Address

32 N Pistakee Lake Rd
Fox Lake, IL 60020-1208

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