I really want to restore cars as a hobby, but my dad doesn’t know more than basic maintenance and the only people in my family that know about cars are my grandparents who live 2 hours away. Is there any kind of online class or formal class that can teach me? I am still a teen, and I’m going to college in a few years, and I was thinking about possibly doing automotive technology as a major or minor.
Any ideas?
I’m not into books that much, but if there is a certain one or series that you think could help, you can include those.

Start making friends w/ people who do that type of work and learn from them. Paint & body is a little more complicated and there are classes available at most community colleges. Experience and getting your hands dirty are necessities for complete auto restoration. Start reading car magazines and tinkering w/ an old car if you can. Ask questions.