National Parts Depot

National Parts Depot: parts for restoring American classics

National Parts Depot (NPD) is a supplier of parts and accessories for restoring classic American vehicles. Founded in 1976 by Jim Schmidt, the company began operating from the basement of its founder's home and, according to its own presentation, has become the largest restoration parts supplier in the industry. The company remains family-owned and enthusiast-owned, and in 2026 it celebrates 50 years in business.

Catalog by vehicle lines

NPD's catalog is organized by brand and vehicle line, covering Ford, Mercury, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Mopar models. Available lines include:

• Mustang (65-73, 79-93, and 94-04)
• Camaro (67-81)
• Chevelle (64-77)
• El Camino (64-87)
• Firebird and Trans Am (67-81)
• GTO (64-72) and Tempest/LeMans
• Mopar (60-76)
• T-Bird (55-57)
• Ford Trucks (48-79, 80-96, and 97-04)
• Ford Bronco (66-96)
• Chevy Trucks (47-98)
• Cougar (67-73)
• Fairlane (64-71)
• Falcon (60-70)
• Blazer (69-94)
• Cutlass (64-88)
• Monte Carlo (70-88)
• Nova (62-79)
• Skylark (64-72)

In addition to parts, the company sells tools and accessories, gifts and apparel, technical literature, and products for S10 and Ranger trucks. It also offers gift certificates and a limited-time specials section.

Printed catalogs and mail orders

NPD maintains its origins as a mail-order company: it publishes full-color printed catalogs with restoration and performance products for each American classic vehicle. The company distributes free catalogs and offers a printable mail-order form. The website allows searching by part number, although the company itself warns that this function is temporarily limited to that type of search and recommends browsing categories by vehicle line for more accurate results.

Product selection criteria

The company states that its priority is "best-sourcing," an ongoing process of finding the best products available in each category. When multiple options exist for a single part, varying in both quality and price, NPD lists them so the customer can choose based on their priorities, standards, intended use, and budget. The company maintains that the idea that all restoration parts suppliers carry the same parts is a myth, and that price alone is not the only difference.

Distribution network and delivery times

NPD operates four fully stocked distribution centers, located in Florida, North Carolina, Michigan, and California. According to the company, this network allows orders to be delivered within 1 to 3 business days via UPS Ground, and most customers receive their order in 1 or 2 business days. The company has order lines available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and its stores are open to the public during regular business hours. It reports a 98% initial order fill rate.

Export service

NPD has an export service with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), through which it handles international orders. The company publishes specific domestic and international shipping policies, as well as general terms and conditions, return policy, and privacy and cookie notices.

Connection to the restoration hobby

The company presents itself as part of the classic vehicle restoration community. On its site, it promotes membership in the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), an organization with a presence in all 50 states and in more than 50 countries, with more than 60,000 members and more than 400 regions and chapters. NPD also identifies itself as an authorized licensee of GM Restoration Parts and clarifies that it is not affiliated with or sponsored by Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, or Stellantis; the brands Chevrolet, Pontiac, Camaro, Chevelle, Malibu, El Camino, Firebird, Trans Am, GTO, Tempest, LeMans, C1500, and K1500, among others, are used under license.

Location and contact

Phone: 704-331-0900