# Classic Auto Journal — Projects, Parts & Restoration > Projects, Parts & Restoration (iPhone/iPad app by Eugenio Grapa.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-auto-journal/id6759112966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Eugenio Grapa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006454801) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.2 · 5 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-02-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-13 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-auto-journal/id6759112966/reviews.md ## What is Classic Auto Journal? Classic Auto Journal is the restoration journal built for serious classic car owners. More than a maintenance tracker, it is a complete ownership archive designed to document projects, manage parts, and preserve the full history of your classic. Whether you are performing a full restoration or maintaining a weekend driver, Classic Auto Journal keeps every detail organized in one private, offline-first system. Listed are some of the current and future functions: Restoration Projects Plan and manage ongoing work with structured project tracking. - Create restoration or repair projects - Track status (Planned, In Progress, Waiting on Parts, Completed) - Add notes, photos, and budget estimates - Link inventory parts directly to projects - Convert completed projects into permanent service entries From small repairs to full rebuilds, every stage is documented. Parts Inventory Track parts you’ve purchased but not yet installed. - Store part name, manufacturer, and optional part number - Track quantity and storage location - Record purchase cost and supplier - Mark condition (New, Used, NOS, Rebuilt, Custom) - Reserve parts for projects - Move parts into service entries when installed - Track warranty expiration dates Perfect for rare parts sourced months in advance. Service & Labor Tracking Maintain a detailed service history. - Log maintenance and repair work - Separate labor hours, labor rate, and parts cost - Attach receipts and photos - Set reminders by date and/or mileage - Generate a professional vehicle history report Every mile and every repair becomes part of your car’s documented story. Mileage & Trips Track how your classic is driven. - Log trips and odometer updates - Maintain annual mileage records - View a complete vehicle timeline Insurance & Roadside Keep ownership essentials organized. - Record insurance provider and policy details - Track agreed value coverage - Set renewal reminders - Store registration expiration - Save roadside assistance information for quick access Built for Serious Ownership - Offline-first design — no account required - Local notifications for maintenance and renewals - Photo support across projects, services, and parts - Multi-vehicle support - Export professional PDF vehicle history reports Classic Auto Journal was built for owners who understand that documentation protects value and preserves history. Document the restoration. Preserve the story. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Classic Auto Journal Pro | $49.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 4.0 — 2026-04-08 Photo Library A new Photos segment in the Garage tab. Browse all photos in a searchable grid, filter by entity type, and attach or detach images across your entire archive. Add photos from anywhere — the FAB, detail views, or directly from the library. Events & Shows Track car shows, meetups, swap meets, auctions, and more with 27 event types. Record attendance, awards, vehicle entries, costs, and post-event ratings. Create recurring events (weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual) and track each occurrence individually with full flexibility. Pro Upgrade Your first vehicle is completely free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited vehicles, service entries, projects, inventory, photos, and full export and backup. No subscription. Existing users have been automatically upgraded to Pro at no cost. Also New - Appearance picker (Dark, Light, or System) - License plate field for vehicles - Photos transfer automatically when converting projects to services - CSV export now supports all entity types - PDF vehicle report now includes reminders, projects, and expenses - Backup and restore now include all data, including events and photos ### 3.0 — 2026-02-26 New Features - Photo Library — Full photo management system in the Garage tab - Photo detail view with full-size image, editable title, and attached entities list - Add photos from main menu, entity detail views, or from the photos segment - Attach/detach photos to any of the 9 entity types - Attach existing library photos to entities via "From Library" picker with multi-select - Context menus on grid items (View Details, Share, Delete) - Share photos - Photos searchable by title in Global Search - Horizontal photo scroll sections on all entity detail views - Full VoiceOver accessibility - System, Light, or Dark theme in Settings Enhancements - CSV Export — Now exports all 11 entity types (added Shops, Shop Contacts, Projects, Inventory, Expenses, Photos) - PDF Vehicle Report — Now includes Reminders, Projects, and Expenses sections - Backup & Restore — Now covers all entity types and all Photo relationships; backward-compatible with older .cajbackup files Bug Fixes & Stability - Fixed UIColor out-of-range component warning during appearance transitions - Fixed SwiftData cache invalidation errors from incomplete model list in fallback ModelContainer ### 2.0 — 2026-02-25 New Features: - Reports Tab — 5th tab with Costs, Trips, Parts, and Other Expenses segments (charts, comparisons, TCO) - Shops — Global entity for repair shops/mechanics with contacts, Garage tab segment - Projects — Plan future repairs per vehicle with priority, status lifecycle, convert to service entry, revert back - Inventory — Global parts-on-shelf tracking, attach to projects with quantity splitting, duplicate action - Other Expenses — 11 categories, optional vehicle assignment, integrated into Reports and Timeline - Share Timeline as PDF — Export with/without costs, off-main-thread generation - Floating Action Button — Quick-add for all entity types - Rate & Review — StoreKit prompt every 10 events + manual in Settings - Share App — Settings button with App Store link Enhancements: - Purchase date/price on vehicles (included in TCO) - Purchase odometer field - Vehicle Details segment - Wheel Alignment category - Projects and inventory in Global Search - Duplicate action on Parts - Editable project dates - Help & Support, Privacy, Terms of Service links - Acknowledgements section Bug Fixes: - Stale SwiftData reference crash fix - Share sheet file URL warnings (FileActivityItemProvider) - Main thread blocking during PDF generation - UI fixes (spacing, layout, timeline controls) - Inventory relationship sync ### 1.0 — 2026-02-16 No release notes. ## More apps by Eugenio Grapa - [Hebrew Alphabet Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-alphabet-now/id1006454802) - [Learn Syriac Alphabet Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-syriac-alphabet-now/id1017424443) - [Aramaic Alap Beth Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aramaic-alap-beth-now/id1018840261) - [Learn Arabic Alphabet Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-arabic-alphabet-now/id1021967213) - [Learn Georgian Alphabet Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-georgian-alphabet-now/id1182898652) - [Learn Greek Alphabet Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-greek-alphabet-now/id1182917261) All apps by Eugenio Grapa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1006454801 ## Related topics [classic auto journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/classic-auto-journal) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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