Tar Topper

Modern Power. Vintage Look.

Tar Topper creates high-quality vintage-style battery covers that instantly transform modern automotive batteries into authentic tar-top replicas. Our products are designed for classic cars, trucks, and hot rods that require a period-correct engine bay appearance without sacrificing the reliability of modern sealed batteries.

Our Purpose

Many restorers struggle with the same problem:
Modern batteries look out of place in classic vehicles. Tar-covered batteries with removable caps were standard in vehicles built before 1966/7, and nothing breaks the vintage look faster than a bright plastic battery with modern labels.

Tar Topper was created to solve that issue.
We provide a simple, clean, and accurate way to restore the original look of your engine bay while keeping the performance, low maintenance, and safety of today’s batteries.

What We Make

Our flagship product is the Tar Topper vintage battery cover, designed to fit popular modern battery group sizes. Every cover features:

• Accurate styling based on pre-1966 batteries

• Authentic-looking texture and period-correct details

• High-quality, durable materials

• Easy installation with no modification to the battery

• A fully cosmetic design that does not interfere with battery function

Whether you’re preparing for a car show, refreshing a restoration, or just improving the look under your hood, Tar Topper gives your classic car the high-quality vintage battery appearance it deserves.

Who We Serve

Tar Topper is trusted by:

• Classic car owners

• Restoration shops

• Hot rod builders

• Concours and show car enthusiasts

• Collectors maintaining historically accurate vehicles

If your build requires the look of an original tar-top battery, our covers provide the perfect solution.

Why Choose Tar Topper?

• Authentic appearance: Designed using real vintage battery references

• Better engine bay presentation: Ideal for restorations and show cars

• Modern battery compatibility: Works with common sealed battery sizes

• No maintenance: Enjoy the vintage look without the upkeep of real tar-top batteries

Our mission is to help classic car enthusiasts achieve a truly period-correct look easily, affordably, and reliably.

Commitment to Quality

As automotive enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the importance of detail. Every Tar Topper product is carefully designed and inspected to ensure it meets the expectations of restoration professionals and passionate hobbyists alike.