MECANIQUE approaches automobile restoration as a discipline rather than a transaction.

Vehicles are assessed as mechanical systems with historical context, not as platforms for trend-driven modification. Decisions are made in service of longevity, integrity, and use—not novelty or speed.

Principles

Mechanical integrity precedes cosmetic work. Preservation is favored over replacement unless replacement is mechanically unavoidable. Interventions should be reversible whenever possible.

Period-correct solutions are preferred unless modern substitutions are mechanically necessary.
Work is documented for continuity, not marketing.

Boundaries

MECANIQUE does not undertake cosmetic-only restorations.
Projects driven primarily by resale value or artificial patina are declined.
Unrealistic timelines and outcome guarantees are not offered.