Classic car restoration
Bringing a collector car back to life without betraying its character: bodywork, mechanicals and period finishes, handled part by part with the discipline of a performance workshop.
A restoration that respects the car's history
- A full diagnosis before any dismantling, to target what must be redone and what should be kept.
- Respect for authenticity: original materials, colours and specs whenever the model deserves it.
- Mechanicals made reliable to drive, not just to display.
- Bodywork and period finishes treated with the same care as the engine.
- Regular updates and photo tracking throughout the project.
- A single workshop as your contact, from the chassis to the final adjustment.
From teardown to the first turn of the key
A restoration begins with an honest assessment: bodywork, structure, running gear and mechanicals are inspected before any work starts. This diagnosis defines the scope of the project and avoids unpleasant surprises.
Then comes the rebuild: metalwork, mechanical overhaul, reassembly and adjustments. Each stage is validated before moving to the next, up to the road tests that confirm the car is ready to drive again.
A complete scope, one single address
Rather than scattering your car across several providers, the workshop handles the main aspects of a restoration under one roof.
Bodywork & structure
Metalwork, panel fitting and paint preparation, respecting the car's original lines.
Mechanicals & engine
Engine, transmission and braking overhaul for a car that is reliable and enjoyable to drive, day to day and on the road.
Running gear
Overhaul of the suspension, steering and axles to restore a healthy, reassuring behaviour.
Period finishes
Upholstery, colours and interior details handled to preserve the model's character.
A tuner's standards at the service of your collection
Used to preparing cars for the track, we apply the same discipline to restoration: measurements, checks and adjustments rather than guesswork. A well-restored classic car should hold the road, not just shine under the lights.
Depending on its condition and your goals, a restoration can stay conservative or include a deeper mechanical overhaul. We discuss it together before finalising the quote, for a project that matches how you will actually use the car.
In Signes, facing the Castellet circuit
Based in Signes, minutes from the Paul Ricard circuit, the workshop welcomes collectors and enthusiasts from across the Var and the Bouches-du-Rhône. A setting built to work cleanly, with the tooling and space a serious restoration demands.
This closeness to the circuit is no accident: it feeds a culture of precision that benefits a youngtimer as much as a collector sports car.
What owners ask us
- Do you restore every type of classic car?
- We work on a wide variety of collector cars and youngtimers. The exact scope is defined after an initial diagnosis, based on the car's condition and your goals.
- Does everything have to be restored at once?
- No. A restoration can be carried out in stages, prioritising safety and mechanicals over aesthetics. We set an order of priority together, consistent with your budget and use.
- Do you preserve the car's authenticity?
- That is our guiding principle. We favour original specs, materials and colours whenever the model deserves it, while making reliable whatever needs to be for peace of mind on the road.
- Can I follow the progress of the project?
- Yes. We keep in regular contact and document the key stages with photos, so you keep a clear view of the progress.
- Where is the workshop located?
- The workshop is located at 26 Allée de Dublin, 83870 Signes, in the Var, right next to the Castellet circuit.
Classic car restoration in the Var
Looking for a classic car restoration workshop means looking for someone who understands both the mechanicals and the soul of a model. In Signes, Bernis Factory combines a tuning culture with respect for collector cars to bring back to life the cars that matter.
Whether your project is a full rebuild or a targeted job, the workshop supports you from the initial diagnosis to the final adjustments, with the same standards as for a track car.
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A restoration project in mind?
Tell us the model, its condition and what you expect from it: together we define the right scope to bring it back to life.
A project,
a call.
Tell us about your car and how you use it. We'll figure out the right service together, maintenance, engine tuning, chassis, restoration.
83870 Signes
Across from the Paul Ricard circuit
Monday, Friday · 9:30-18:00
By appointment only