Oldtimer

What Oldtimer does

Barhofer Automobile, operating under the brand ferrariservice.de, is an independent specialist automotive workshop founded in 2000 by master mechanic Thomas Barhofer in Singen (Hohentwiel), in the Lake Constance region of southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The business focuses on the maintenance, repair, and restoration of high-performance sports cars — principally Ferrari and Jaguar — as well as classic (Oldtimer) and young classic (Youngtimer) vehicles. Its core service line is Ferrari timing belt replacement (Zahnriemenwechsel), including engine-out procedures, offered with fixed-price packages for specific models such as the Testarossa, 512 TR/M, and 355. A complementary offering is the application of Mike Sanders Fett cavity and underbody corrosion protection via hot-spray, a proprietary system developed over 35 years ago and benchmarked by AutoBild for long-term durability.

The business operates as a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen) with a lean team of approximately 4–5 people, including the owner, his wife, a master mechanic specializing in transmission/engine/bodywork, and an additional mechanic focused on maintenance. Services are rendered exclusively on-site at the company's purpose-built workshop facility, which was relocated to a custom-renovated hall in 2005 to accommodate growing demand. The company does not operate franchise or dealer channels; customer acquisition is driven by the owner's personal reputation, word-of-mouth within the Ferrari and oldtimer communities, and a basic web presence. Revenue is generated primarily through labour on specialist repair work, supplemented by parts sales, with no publicly disclosed price list — pricing is quote-based for general service and packaged for defined Ferrari interventions.

Geographically, the company serves customers in Baden-Württemberg and adjacent areas within reach of Singen, with no global footprint and no digital product or remote-delivery channel. The business carries no external investment, no patents, no strategic partnerships, and no corporate parents. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the physical workshop, supported by a simple website and Facebook page.

Name

Oldtimer

Legal name

Barhofer Automobile, Inhaber Thomas Barhofer

Website

https://oldtimerrestaurieren.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barhofer Automobile is a German independent specialist workshop in Singen, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 2000, focused on maintenance, repair, and restoration of Ferrari, Jaguar, and classic sports cars, serving high-net-worth enthusiasts and collectors in the Lake Constance region via direct on-site service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic and Sports Car Servicing

akta.pro primary industry

Bumper, Panel & Plastic Repair (Composite/Trim) (TLAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Classic car servicing
• Ferrari specialist repair
• Timing belt replacement
• Corrosion protection treatment
• Sports car maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Singen (Hohentwiel)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services: Revenue generated from labour and expertise in servicing, maintaining, and repairing high-value sports cars and classic vehicles. Services include timing belt replacement, general maintenance, and specialist mechanical repair. Fixed-price packages are offered for specific services (e.g., Ferrari timing belt replacement including all associated work).
2. Parts Sales: Revenue from selling spare parts and consumables required for vehicle servicing and repair.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Barhofer Automobile (ferrariservice.de) operates as an independent specialist workshop providing maintenance, repair, and restoration services for Ferrari, Jaguar, and other high-value sports cars and classic vehicles (oldtimer/youngtimer). Named offerings include Ferrari timing belt replacement (Zahnriemenwechsel) with fixed-price packages for Testarossa, 512 TR/M, and 355 models, general Ferrari maintenance (Wartung), and Mike Sanders cavity and underbody corrosion protection applied via a hot-spray method.

Product overview

Barhofer Automobile operates a specialized independent workshop focused on Ferrari and sports car/oldtimer maintenance, repair, and restoration. The core service offering consists of Ferrari timing belt replacement (Zahnriemenwechsel) with fixed-price packages for specific models, and Ferrari maintenance (Wartung) services. A complementary offering is the Mike Sanders corrosion protection treatment using specialized fat applied via hot spray method. The company serves Ferrari models including Testarossa, 512 TR/M, 355, 308, 328, 348, 360, Mondial, 550, 575, and Maranello, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ferrari Zahnriemenwechsel (Ferrari Timing Belt Replacement) Professional timing belt replacement service for Ferrari sports cars, performed by specialist mechanics using engine-out procedures where required. Offered as fixed-price inclusive packages for Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari 512 TR/M, and Ferrari 355, covering all associated work and auxiliary services. Targeted at Ferrari owners seeking specialist independent service outside the franchise dealer network.
• Ferrari Wartung (Ferrari Maintenance) Comprehensive maintenance, care, and repair services for Ferrari, Jaguar, and other high-value sports cars and oldtimers. Performed by experienced technicians with specialist knowledge of brand- and model-specific procedures. Targeted at sports car owners and classic car collectors requiring ongoing specialist servicing.
• Mike Sanders Fett Cavity and Underbody Corrosion Protection Hollow cavity and underbody corrosion protection treatment using Mike Sanders Fett, a product developed by Mike Sander over 35 years ago. Applied via hot-spray method to bare, rusted, and painted metal surfaces on vintage, classic, and newer vehicles. Rated as the AutoBild benchmark for corrosion protection (issue 10, 08.03.2002). Targeted at classic car owners, vintage vehicle owners, and high-value sports car owners seeking long-term rust and road-salt protection with documented ongoing creep capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mike Sanders corrosion protection stops existing corrosion progression and prevents further damage, with documented effectiveness after three years of AutoBild testing. The product maintains creep capability, continuing to spread into crevices and gaps even years after application, providing ongoing protection against road salt.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DK Engineering: Long-established UK independent Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin specialist offering restoration, servicing and sale of classic vehicles. Closely comparable in customer base and high-end Italian/classic sports car expertise.
• Hilton & Moss: Independent British classic and prestige car restoration specialist (Ferrari, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Maserati). Comparable as a niche multi-brand classic restoration and service workshop targeting collectors.
• GTO Engineering: Independent UK specialist focused on Ferrari, Maserati and other Italian classic sports cars — restoration, service, race preparation, and engineering. Directly comparable in niche (Italian classic sports cars) and independent-specialist model.

Broad incumbents

• Jaguar Classic: OEM's official classic Jaguar restoration and parts business, including Classic Works in Coventry. Overlaps directly with Barhofer's Jaguar restoration capability, but as a broad OEM-supported incumbent rather than an independent.
• Ferrari Classiche: Official Ferrari division for classic car authentication, restoration, and maintenance of vintage Ferraris. Serves the same Ferrari owner base but as the OEM-backed option rather than an independent specialist.

Regional players

• Tomini Classics: Specialist in classic Ferrari sales and service based in the Netherlands, with cross-border customer reach. Comparable customer segment (classic Ferrari owners) but geographically centered in Benelux rather than southern Germany.
• Bachner & Achauer: Austrian classic car restoration and service specialist addressing a similar collector and enthusiast customer base on the opposite side of the Lake Constance region from Barhofer; regional rather than direct competition.

Others

• Mike Sanders Korrosionsschutz: Manufacturer of the proprietary Mike Sanders cavity/underbody corrosion protection product that Barhofer applies. Not a competitor — supplier/partner — but is the closest adjacent entity since Barhofer's Mike Sanders offering is a recognizable specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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