{"id":406,"date":"2024-01-17T11:25:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/creation-and-restoration-of-vintage-vehicles\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:44:17","slug":"creation-and-restoration-of-vintage-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Creation and Restoration of Vintage Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"intro-video\" class=\"wp-block-group video-background p-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mehdividal-homepage.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull video-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 data-split-text=\"Cr\u00e9ation et restauration de v\u00e9hicules de collection\">\n<div class=\"home-line\">\n<span class=\"home-word\">Creation<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"home-line\">\n<span class=\"home-word\">and Restoration<\/span>\n<\/div> \n<div class=\"home-line\">\n<span class=\"home-word\">of Vintage<\/span>\n<\/div> \n<div class=\"home-line\">\n<span class=\"home-word\">Automobiles<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.0\" id=\"title-hr\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 204.8 33.9\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 204.8 33.9;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(-223.5 -3617.923)\">\n<line class=\"stroke\" x1=\"223.5\" y1=\"3618.5\" x2=\"396.6\" y2=\"3618.5\"><\/line>\n<line class=\"stroke\" x1=\"283.8\" y1=\"3634.9\" x2=\"428.3\" y2=\"3634.9\"><\/line>\n<line class=\"stroke\" x1=\"223.5\" y1=\"3651.3\" x2=\"334.1\" y2=\"3651.3\"><\/line>\n<g transform=\"translate(254.23 3617.923) rotate(45)\">\n<rect x=\"0.8\" y=\"0.8\" transform=\"matrix(2.535182e-06 1 -1 2.535182e-06 24.0053 -3.004360e-05)\" class=\"stroke\" width=\"22.4\" height=\"22.4\"><\/rect>\n<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-movie\"><a id=\"openMovieLink\">View the Movie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pb-8 core-content\" id=\"our-services\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"rvl-text mbv-5 has-large-font-size\">Mehdi Vidal, recognized as a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, handcrafts vintage automobiles and sheet metal pieces designed for the production of exceptional, limited series vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide reveal mobile-reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheet metal worker and shaper specialising in rebuilding legendary vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/reconstruction-of-legendary-vehicules\/\">Reconstruction of Legendary Vehicules<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/690x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/690x690.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/690x690-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/690x690-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide reveal is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-800x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-800x800-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-800x800-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-800x800-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bugatti-800x800-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A sheet metal workshop dedicated to the restoration of classic vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/restoration-of-vintage-vehicles\/\">Restoring Vintage Automobiles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide reveal mobile-reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prototype vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mehdi Vidal&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/prototyping-of-tomorrows-vehicles\/\">Prototype vehicles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-739\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prototype-2-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide reveal mobile-reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/main-mehdi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/main-mehdi.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/main-mehdi-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Works of Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the artisan meets the artist, true sculptures take shape. 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has-large-font-size\">It&#8217;s in the heart of the Ari\u00e8ge mountains, in an environment conducive to creation, that Mehdi Vidal draws his energy and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/latelier\/\">Discover his workshop<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group reveal\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb--9 mt-8 rvl-img\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/team.jpg 1160w, 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