The Dodge Viper is a muscle car that has forever marked the 90s. Coming across the possibility of being able to buy one is exceptional... François jumped at the chance! But did he choose the right model? On the program: engine restart, search for parts and an unusual hood, construction and change of exhaust line, modifications of shock absorbers for better road holding, and finally customization of the car to make it unique. To take a breather, François will meet Philippe Bas, French actor and "muscle car" fanatic for a full-throttle ride. So will François succeed in his bet, that of restoring and reselling this legendary US sports car at a good price?

François sets himself the ultimate challenge: 10 days to repair the legendary BMW M3 E30 convertible and resell it at a youngtimer event. 10 days is a huge challenge, especially considering the work that needs to be done: the engine compartment needs a complete overhaul and a thorough cleaning, the legendary BBS RS rims need to be replaced and the electric soft top no longer works.

François is taking on a new XXL challenge: finding a restorer willing to help him save a historic jewel of public transport. A legendary RATP bus that a whole generation has already ridden: the Saviem SC10 from 1980. Except that for this extraordinary repair, François has no budget, so he will have to find partners for this exceptional rescue. On the agenda: engine restart, injection fault finding, rocker adjustments, installation of a new exhaust, bodywork repair and of course the search for extremely rare parts. The challenge is complex and enormous, will François succeed? Nothing is less certain.

The Morgan 4/4, a true jewel of English mechanics, unique in its construction method, it is the most artisanal of the crown jewels. François was lucky enough to get his hands on a 1989 model. A magnificent sports roadster with a British look, a real pleasure vehicle par excellence. Like any collector's vehicle that has not been driven for a while, a restart is essential. On the bodywork side, the long aluminum lines that form the wings tend to get damaged with time and movement, tedious bodywork work and a complete painting are required. Will François be able to complete this project?

This time François is tackling a legendary vehicle that has forever marked the 20th century! The much-loved Volkswagen Combi, a symbol of the 1960s counterculture, often associated with the hippie movement. But restoring such a vehicle can be tricky and even extremely expensive if you choose to restore a model that is too tired. An XXL project for this icon of the sixties: dismantling and restoration of the engine, gearbox, and running gear. Bodywork repair, complete painting, and complete reassembly of the vehicle! Will François cover his costs? It is far from won...

Tasked with restoring the nobility of a legendary model of the French automobile industry, the Matra Murena, François faces a new complex challenge. After finding a copy of this legendary vehicle, he notes the extent of the damage and the worrying scale of the work to be carried out to restore a car that has not been driven for more than three decades to working order. A complete overhaul of the engine and its various circuits is required. Also to be expected is the replacement of many worn parts that are as rare as they are expensive...

François Allain is entrusted with a major mission for a collector: to bring back to life a Jaguar XK120 OTS, a true jewel of the roads that has marked the past decades. Without hesitation, François dives into the restoration of this roaring icon: the engine requires disassembly piece by piece, a complete reconstruction, and meticulous assembly. The gearbox, complex with its many small parts, must be disassembled, new parts acquired, and everything cleaned before being reassembled. François has two months to transform himself into a true mechanical conductor.

For once, François is getting his hands dirty and trying to restore a true agricultural legend himself, as he is tackling a Farmall Cub, a tractor that is as robust as it is easy to handle and instantly recognizable due to its side-mounted cab. Having left the factory in 1957, the chosen model is in relatively impressive condition considering its age, and first and foremost requires a general overhaul. The engine, brakes, valves and electrical harness will therefore be checked by François, an expert who is improvising as a mechanic...

From concept car to production vehicle, the Audi TT is a true myth. A youngtimer popular with the younger generation, it does not leave previous generations indifferent. This 1999 Audi TT was equipped with the 1.8L 225hp engine. The only downside is that the engine has run away. The big difficulty of this project will be to find an engine, inspect it and reassemble it.

François recently acquired a third-generation Volkswagen Golf with a VR6 engine, highly prized by car enthusiasts. However, this gem had been abandoned for a decade. Refusing to let it gather dust in a garage, François set himself the mission of bringing this marvel back to life. The work envisaged was extensive, including a thorough inspection of the engine, replacement of the clutch kit, overhaul of the suspension and the resurrection of a totally faulty dashboard. Despite an extremely limited budget, François set himself the goal of bringing this automotive icon back to the road, thus regaining its original splendor. An ambitious challenge in which he intends to excel despite the significant financial constraints.

Produced in just over 800 units, the Renault Safrane BiTurbo is a very rare model on the collector car market. Having just acquired a copy of this high-end model, François Alain knows that he will have to be imaginative if he hopes to make a profit. Due to the low rating of the vehicle he has acquired, which has notably suffered a shock at the front, he has a very tight budget to carry out the various necessary repairs. Equipped with two turbos, the tired engine also needs to be completely overhauled...

A true myth among sports cars, the AC Cobra, which appeared in the early 1960s, is one of the most replicated models in the history of the automobile. Lucky for him, François got his hands on a rare example from the 1980s, a reissued version validated by Caroll Shelby himself. But he quickly realized that the car had been very poorly maintained and that the previous owners had taken full advantage of the several hundred horsepower under the hood. Restoring it now represents an apparently insurmountable challenge...

François is taking another trip back in time, and more precisely to the second half of the last century, since this time he is about to tackle the restoration of a Citroën Type H, the legendary utility vehicle of the chevron brand. The task is going to be difficult because the vehicle has not been started for about ten years. The expert carries out a brief inventory and immediately notices that the bodywork and upholstery require a complete overhaul. Although in a pitiful state, the engine still seems functional...

A new special and original challenge for François. A collector entrusts him with a Peugeot 604 Limousine, an extremely rare car, to restore, with a budget that exceeds the car's price. The pressure is therefore significant, especially since the car has suffered a rear-end collision. And even if François is a true Peugeot specialist who will be able to lend a hand, the list of work is long: restarting the engine, restoring the running gear, upholstery to be restored, electrics to be reviewed, bodywork to be repaired, ... He will therefore have to find a restorer ready to tackle this project and bring this collector's Limousine back to life, while respecting the budget and dealing with... the unexpected...

François Allain has managed to unearth a rare gem! A hot hatch that left its mark on the 90s: the Ford Fiesta XR2i. With its 110 horsepower, its power is considerable for the time. This vehicle, produced in only 50,000 units, is highly prized by collectors. Although the exterior of the car is in good condition, François must plan a very major mechanical overhaul: distribution, injection, cooling system, fuel supply system, running gear, braking... The challenge is huge: François will only have one week to get this little American star back on its feet and sell it!

With only a week to go, François has decided to undertake a whirlwind project: his childhood friend asks for his help to bring an old combine harvester back to life. The work required for a machine of this size is numerous: tuning the engine, meticulously checking all the threshing elements, completely degreasing the machine, cleaning the carburetor, and replacing the fuel pump. François' mission is clear: find a reliable engine, treat it with care as if it were a lost treasure, and wake the old combine harvester from its long nap in the barn. Armed with his determination, a few tricks inherited from his childhood days and a generous dose of coffee, François resolutely commits himself to the restoration of this agricultural machine from another era. The question remains: will François manage to tame this capricious combine harvester and deliver it in time for the big harvest?

For this project, François takes on the role of an engineer, he embarks on the electrification of a Renault 5 GTL! François has set himself the goal of marketing this prototype and making it the first Renault 5 GTL retrofit in the world! Redesign of the passenger compartment with sports version seats, new dashboard and paint in more sporty colors! For the mechanical part, replacement of the thermal engine with an electric motor, improvement of the braking system and suspensions to obtain a sportier version of the R5 GTL. Transformation of the gearbox for the electric passage of the vehicle. Will François be the first in the world to electrify a Renault 5 GTL?

The BMW E36 325 TD for its time represents the perfect symbiosis between performance and fuel economy. Made in Germany, it is a refined vehicle. François has got his hands on a rather special example. His vehicle has undergone a modification that is not original: its gearbox. François will have to find the original gearbox and reassemble it in the vehicle. The engine will have to be meticulously inspected and restarted. On the body side, the car has undergone aesthetic modifications. François will have to find the parts that were originally fitted, such as the bumper. The paint has suffered the effects of time, a complete repaint is necessary. Will François be able to respect his budget while restoring the nobility of this luxurious German car?

François, always on the lookout for daring mechanical challenges, has gotten his hands on a rare gem: a Ferrari 456 M GT, an Italian youngtimer with its legendary V12 engine. A colossal task awaits our automotive expert: removing the engine/gearbox to access the front trellis, a complete engine overhaul including the clutch, timing belt, and ignition, and the manual gearbox will undergo a thorough cleaning. The tires and brakes are also on the menu for this vast undertaking. After this meticulous work, everything will need to be reassembled and restarted successfully. No dolce vita for François, as a titanic task awaits him. Will François succeed in making this Ferrari 456 M GT a queen of the road, ready to roar to the applause of a new owner? Suspense on the asphalt, where the legend continues.

François Allain has been entrusted with a unique racing car, a Formula 3 named "Pygmy." Its owner wants to restore it to its original condition and put it back in a race-ready configuration. The expert will need to find a restorer capable of tackling the project and handling the workload. The program includes a complete body restoration, complete reconstruction of missing parts, reinstallation of the running gear, and adjustments and reinstallations of the oil, fuel, and cooling systems. During this challenge, François will have the opportunity to discover and test a Formula Renault single-seater on the Pau circuit.

A big first for François, restoring a Panhard PL 17 on an extraordinary budget. The client wanted to restore his car at all costs, down to the smallest detail, with a budget 10 times higher than the car's value. A family vehicle, priceless in the eyes of the owner. The goal: a complete restoration to its original version! Every part of the car had to be newer than new. More beautiful than when it left the factory. A highly demanding challenge for our expert, who would have to find a restorer up to the task of resurrecting a Panhard PL 17.

François couldn't hide his joy when he managed to unearth a very rare Porsche 911: a Type 964 Jubilee. Produced in only 911 units, this true work of art boasts features that are the stuff of dreams for collector car enthusiasts. But the restoration specialist was also concerned because he had to control his budget while restoring the beautiful German sports car to its former glory. The program included a complete engine overhaul, a check of the highly sensitive dual-ignition system, and a complete repaint.

With only 50 vehicles produced, the Citroën 2 CV UMAP (for "Usine Moderne d’Application des Plastiques," the Aude workshop responsible for its manufacture) has become a virtually impossible-to-find model on the collector vehicle market. Tasked with restoring a copy of this legendary coupe with a fiberglass body, François is aware that he will encounter enormous difficulties in finding original parts for his beauty. He will therefore attempt to meet this challenge alongside a composite materials expert.

Designed to carry more than 30 people and rack up the miles, the Delahaye Type 163 was a high-end symbol of public transportation. The only minor setback: the vehicle François unearthed lacked an engine. The chassis had suffered the ravages of time and was corroded by rust. The brakes, transmission, and wiring harness all needed to be overhauled. And as if that weren't enough, François set himself an ambitious goal: to share this heritage with the younger generation.

The Mercedes SLK 200K, a true icon of the 90s, is making its debut in the Vintage Mecanic garage. François has acquired this youngtimer with its timeless design, which has made its mark on the history of convertibles with its iconic retractable hardtop. One step closer to the world of collectibles! But before hitting the road again, a major mechanical project awaits our team of experts. The engine, brakes, and running gear will be thoroughly examined to ensure a flawless return to original reliability. The retractable roof, a key feature of the model, will also undergo a thorough inspection. And to compound the challenge, the injection and "Kompressor" compressor will be particularly scrutinized, guaranteeing the performance and character of this engine. The icing on the cake: François wants to convert the beautiful German car to run on ethanol, while respecting a tight budget. A major challenge for the Vintage Mecanic team!