Coachbuilding
and Restoration
of Collector Cars
by Mehdi Vidal, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Founded in 2017 in the French Pyrenees, Mehdi Vidal’s workshop hand-shapes the bodywork of the world’s most exceptional cars: Bugatti, Delahaye, Rolls-Royce, Lagonda, Maserati. Mehdi was awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2023 and Maître Artisan in 2024. We work by commission, with full transparency and a « bare metal » delivery.

Master coachbuilder specialising in the rebuilding of legendary cars

Mehdi Vidal is specialized in the reconstruction of exceptional automobiles. Each project is given meticulous attention, combining technical expertise with distinctive flair to create true works of art on wheels.

Checking body lines under neon lighting
Vintage Bugatti restored by Mehdi Vidal

A workshop dedicated to the restoration of collector cars

Mehdi Vidal and his team restore historical vehicles in a workshop based in southwest France. They also craft custom-made body elements, whether partial or complete, using steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.

Prototype vehicles

Mehdi Vidal’s team supports industry in its prototyping phases. Their know-how, responsiveness and flexibility enable them to meet specific expectations and requirements in the manufacture of parts that are often delicate to produce in this crucial phase of the process.

Prototype body for a next-generation car
Hand of Mehdi Vidal

Works of Art

When the artisan meets the artist, true sculptures take shape. Mehdi Vidal and his team also support artists in the creation of unique works in steel, aluminium, copper and brass.

It’s in the heart of the Ariège mountains, in an environment conducive to creation, that Mehdi Vidal draws his energy and inspiration.

Mehdi Vidal's team is ready to restore a vintage car

exigence

A team trained to the exacting standards of the Compagnons du Devoir.

Each member is imbued with the same passion for their craft, and every action is a tribute to tradition. Mehdi Vidal and his team are ready to shape unique pieces and bring life to daring projects.