What Nardone Automotive does

Nardone Automotive is a privately held coachbuilder founded by Thierry Nardone that designs and manufactures the Nardone 928, a bespoke restomod grand tourer based on the Porsche 928 donor vehicle. The product is a complete reimagining rather than a restoration, built around over 3,000 newly designed proprietary parts that replace nearly every system of the original car. Headline technical components include a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 producing 450 hp and 522 Nm (developed with Italtecnica), a world-first 6-speed gearbox engineered to fit the original 928 5-speed housing and built with nearly 200 custom parts and a mechanical limited-slip differential (developed with Involute, drawing on aerospace and Formula 1 experience), full carbon fiber bodywork, an active electronic suspension, redesigned front and rear axles with Brembo brakes, motorsport-grade wiring, a MoTeC engine ECU, and a custom 11-speaker Hi-Res audio interior with leather or alcantara trim options designed by Borromeo De Silva. Vehicle build, body panel fabrication, and donor preparation are handled by Podium Advanced Technologies, while Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires with a premium velvet sidewall finish are specified.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model, selling bespoke builds one at a time with pricing set per enquiry; there is no dealer network, no public price list, and no recurring revenue stream. Sales originate through the company's website enquiry form and are supported by an Instagram brand channel and an email newsletter used to cultivate future launches and events. The target customer is a wealthy collector or enthusiast seeking an exclusive, modernized take on the Porsche 928 grand tourer, which the company describes as aimed at "pleasure-seekers" who reject mass-market conformity.

Nardone Automotive is founder-controlled, with no disclosed external institutional investors, no parent company, and no publicly reported revenue, headcount, or funding history. The brand is positioned at the ultra-high-end of the restomod segment, competing conceptually with other low-volume, high-ticket reimagined classics, and its defensibility rests on the depth of its proprietary engineering, its specialist partner ecosystem, and the rarity of its one-of-one builds.

Name

Nardone Automotive

Legal name

Nardone Automotive

Website

https://nardone-automotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nardone Automotive is a privately held coachbuilder that designs and builds bespoke restomod grand tourers based on the Porsche 928, using over 3,000 proprietary parts and a specialist European engineering partner ecosystem, sold direct-to-consumer to luxury collectors and enthusiasts at unstated per-build pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Restomod Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Chassis Frames & Subframes (Ladders/Unibody Structures/Crossmembers) (IMACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chassis Mechatronics & Active Dynamics (Active Suspension/Steer-by-Wire/Brake-by-Wire Hardware) (IMACAIAN)

Keywords

• Restomod vehicle manufacturing
• Bespoke grand tourer
• Porsche 928 reimagining
• Luxury automotive customization
• Carbon fiber vehicle builds

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Restomod Vehicle Sales: One-time sales of bespoke reimagined Porsche 928 vehicles. Each build represents a significant transaction with custom specifications, positioning the company in the ultra-high-end restomod segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nardone Automotive designs and builds bespoke reimagined versions of the Porsche 928 grand tourer. Each Nardone 928 is a one-off restomod incorporating over 3,000 newly designed parts, including a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, a world-first 6-speed gearbox, full carbon fiber bodywork, and a completely redesigned interior. Vehicles are commissioned directly by individual customers via the company's website enquiry process.

Product overview

Nardone Automotive offers a single unified product: the Nardone 928 restomod grand tourer. This vehicle reimagines the classic Porsche 928 with over 3000 newly designed parts, incorporating a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 450hp, carbon fiber bodywork, a world-first custom 6-speed gearbox, active electronic suspension, and a remastered cabin with Hi-Res audio. The product represents a complete reinvention rather than a simple restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nardone 928: A reimagined grand tourer vehicle based on the Porsche 928, featuring over 3000 newly designed parts including a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 producing 450hp, carbon fiber bodywork, custom 6-speed gearbox, and redesigned interior with premium audio.

Products and services

• Nardone 928 A bespoke restomod grand tourer based on the Porsche 928 platform, featuring over 3,000 newly designed parts including a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 450 hp and 522 nm, full carbon fiber bodywork, a world-first custom 6-speed gearbox with mechanical limited-slip differential, active electronic suspension, Brembo brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, redesigned front and rear axles, motorsport-grade wiring with Motec ECU, and a redesigned interior offered in leather or alcantara with an 11-speaker Hi-Res audio system. Designed for affluent individual collectors and grand-touring enthusiasts who commission one-off builds directly via the company's website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450hp and 522nm torque from 5.0L V8 engine
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Podium Advanced TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild technology partner responsible for meticulous checking and stripping of donor cars, overseeing installation of newly designed parts, and crafting and assembling every body panel. They ensure the elevation of every element of the Nardone 928.
• Borromeo De SilvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner that created the sumptuous cabin interior and blueprints for excellence. Lured the restomod movement to Europe, articulating ambitious engineering and abstract aesthetics. Involved from the very start of the Nardone endeavour.
• ItaltecnicacoreTechnology or IntegrationEngine development partner and father-son business responsible for the 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine. Created over 300 individual parts from scratch using modern technologies to achieve a blend of increased performance and reliability.
• InvolutecoreTechnology or IntegrationGearbox development partner with experience from aerospace industry and Formula 1 motorsport. Created the world-first 928 6-speed gearbox to fit the original 5-speed housing by designing nearly 200 parts to maximize the driving experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Everrati Automotive: Everrati re-engineers classic Porsche 911s and other icons into electric restomods, targeting the same ultra-premium collector segment as Nardone. Comparable in DTC bespoke model, partner-driven build model, and emphasis on reimagining rather than restoring iconic classics.
• Theon Design: Theon Design reimagines Porsche 911 and 964 models as bespoke restomods from a UK base, emphasising hand-crafted coachbuilding, bespoke commissions, and premium partner networks such as Michelin. Closely comparable to Nardone in DTC bespoke model and craftsmanship narrative.
• Ares Design: Ares Design is an Italian coachbuilder and restomod house producing limited-run reimagined classics and bespoke commissions. Comparable to Nardone as a European boutique coachbuilder delivering low-volume, high-specification bespoke vehicles.
• Gunther Werks: Gunther Werks reimagines the Porsche 993 with carbon fiber bodywork, bespoke interiors, and modernised performance. Direct competitor for the same ultra-high-net-worth Porsche collector demanding reimagined air-cooled or water-cooled classics.
• Singer Vehicle Design: Singer is the benchmark reimagined-classic Porsche specialist, producing restored and restomodded Porsche 911s with bespoke customer specifications. Highly comparable to Nardone in operating model: ultra-premium DTC, owner-led brand, extensive proprietary part libraries, partner ecosystem of specialists.
• Touring Superleggera: Touring Superleggera is a historic Italian coachbuilder producing bespoke limited-run vehicles and reimagined classics. Comparable to Nardone in artisanal coachbuilding heritage, low-volume bespoke output, and ultra-premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Totem Automobili: Totem Automobili is an Italian restomod house converting classic Alfa Romeo GTs into electric high-performance grand tourers. Comparable to Nardone as a specialist boutique producing fully reimagined (not restored) limited-run classics for collector buyers.
• Radford Motors: Radford is a low-volume bespoke automotive manufacturer producing reimagined classics (including a continuation of the Radford Type 62-2 based on a Porsche platform). Comparable to Nardone in low-volume bespoke model and reimagined-classic positioning.
• Callum Designs: Callum (founded by Ian Callum) is a UK automotive design and bespoke vehicle house producing reimagined classics and bespoke commissions. Comparable to Nardone as a design-led boutique building reimagined low-volume vehicles with partner support.

Broad incumbents

• Porsche AG: Porsche is the original manufacturer of the 928 platform and the broader 911/GT/etc. line. Not a direct competitor to Nardone's restomods, but the dominant incumbent whose brand identity and IP shape Nardone's market opportunity and legal exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nardone_automotive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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