Thierry Nardone | Nardone Automotive - The 928 Restomod

Thierry Nardone is the founder and CEO of Nardone Automotive, a French company behind the restomod of the Porsche 928. Thierry’s passion for transaxle Porsches, particularly the 928, inspired him to reimagine this classic grand tourer, blending its original elegance with modern performance and luxury. Nardone Automotive’s reinterpretation features a carbon-fiber body, a meticulously upgraded V8 engine producing approximately 400 horsepower, and a bespoke interior adorned with Foglizzo leather and Alcantara. The vehicle also boasts contemporary amenities like a Porsche Classic Communication Management system with Apple CarPlay. Thierry wants the car to drive like a sports car but also retain and improve upon the 928s ability to serve as a grand tourer with refinement not found in a 911 etc. https://www.nardone-automotive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nardone_automotive/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Thierry Nardone and Nardone Automotive 02:54 The Journey to Restomods: Passion and Experience 05:47 The Concept of Restomods and Initial Projects 09:10 Building a Network: Collaborations and Partnerships 12:05 Designing the Nightweight: Vision and Execution 15:01 The Launch of the Gold 928: Marketing and Reception 17:56 Defining the 928: Engineering and Aesthetics 20:48 Monterey Experience: Feedback and Future Plans 24:09 Customer Alignment: Vision and Expectations 36:35 Customer Engagement and Company Growth 37:30 Performance Goals and Engine Development 40:20 Gearbox Innovations and Torque Management 42:15 Sound Design: Balancing Comfort and Performance 44:44 Weight Management and Vehicle Dynamics 46:40 High-End Sound Systems in Resto Mods 51:00 Driving Experiences and Road Trips 01:01:07 Future Developments and Technology Integration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices