References, Clients & Recognition – JackSeven Fine Patina Art
Exceptional Vehicles. Historic Surfaces. Trusted Relationships.
JackSeven Fine Patina Art works with private collectors, automotive enthusiasts, restoration specialists, companies and professionals who share an appreciation for historically credible vehicle surfaces.
Projects range from Porsche and Pre-War automobiles to Historic Racing Cars, motorcycles, Hot Rods and exceptional collector vehicles.
Each project begins with the individual vehicle – its history, existing substance, intended use and the surface character that should be preserved, reconstructed or developed.
Based in Bavaria, Germany. Working across Europe and internationally.
Selected Automotive References
Porsche 356 Super 90 · 1962 · Oslo Blue
An individually developed historic finish for a fully restored Porsche 356 Super 90, balancing the quality of the restoration with restrained and credible surface character.
Porsche 356B T6 · 1963
A long-term Porsche project shaped by restoration history, craftsmanship and an individually developed surface concept – later recognised within the international Porsche 356 community.
Porsche 928 · Rothmans Paris-Dakar
A rally-inspired interpretation translating the visual history of competition into a credible automotive surface – including sand exposure, stone impacts, dust and traces of hard use.
Condor / Motosacoche · 1924
A Pre-War motorcycle project focused on historically credible surface character, material ageing and the visual language of an early European motorcycle.
BMW R42 · 1927
A historically informed surface concept for an early BMW motorcycle, developed around the character of European roads, materials and use of the period.
Lost World · International Themed Vehicle Project
Ten individually finished vehicles developed for an international themed attraction project, combining surface ageing, colour, texture and narrative on a larger scale.
The project subsequently received international recognition.
Porsche Historic Finishes
Porsche has become an important field within JackSeven Fine Patina Art.
From the restrained forms of the Porsche 356 to rally- and competition-inspired vehicles, every Porsche requires its own surface language.
Historic road use, surviving paint, stone impacts, repairs, motorsport history and period references can all contribute to the development of an individual concept.
The objective is never ageing for its own sake.
The surface should belong to the Porsche – not compete with it.
Featured Porsche References
Porsche 356 Super 90 · 1962 · Oslo Blue
Porsche 356B T6 · 1963
Porsche 928 · Rothmans Paris-Dakar
Pre-War & Historic Vehicle References
Working with early automobiles and motorcycles requires a different level of restraint.
Materials, construction methods, historic coatings and surviving substance must be considered before any visual intervention is made.
Selected JackSeven projects include:
Condor / Motosacoche · 1924
BMW R42 · 1927
Alvis Speed 25 Special · 1933
Wolseley Hornet Special · 1933
Whether preserving existing character or developing a historically informed new surface, one principle remains fundamental:
The vehicle must retain its dignity.
Historic Automotive Surface Expertise
Historic Automotive Finishes
Handcrafted vehicle surfaces developed around period, history, use and individual character.
Original Paint Preservation
Respect for historically significant paint and surviving material evidence whenever preservation is preferable to replacement.
Historical Paint Reconstruction
Historically informed approaches to colour, paint layers, materials and period-correct automotive surfaces.
Historic Racing Finishes
Surface concepts inspired by competition history – including stone impacts, heat, dust, oil traces, repairs and mechanical use where appropriate.
Bespoke Automotive Patina
Individually developed ageing for vehicles whose original historic surface no longer survives.
Press & Publications
Porsche 356 Registry Magazine
International coverage within the Porsche 356 collector and enthusiast community.
Forbes · 2023
JackSeven Fine Patina Art and founder Sven Freund were featured in the German-language edition of Forbes, presenting the story behind the brand and its distinctive approach to handcrafted automotive surfaces.
VOX · Auto Mobil
Television feature documenting JackSeven automotive surface work.
Chrom & Flammen
Four-page editorial feature.
Die Wespe
Cover feature and four-page report on the Vespa Sei Giorni project.
Augsburger Allgemeine / Friedberger Zeitung
Regional editorial coverage of JackSeven and its automotive work.
Awards & International Recognition
Selected JackSeven work has also received recognition beyond traditional automotive projects.
Lost World Project
JackSeven developed the handcrafted aged surfaces for the Lost World CoasterKart vehicles, including the prototype presented internationally in Barcelona and at the IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando, Florida.
The Wiegand CoasterKart subsequently received two IAAPA Brass Ring Awards:
1st Place · Best New Product – Major Ride/Attraction, under US$2 million
IAAPA Brass Ring Impact Award
JackSeven's surface work formed part of the internationally presented and award-winning CoasterKart project.
Automotive Network & Collaborations
Violent Mirror · Automotive Photography
Automotive photographer Tom of Violent Mirror documents selected JackSeven projects, capturing the details, surface character and visual history that define each vehicle.
His photography has accompanied selected Porsche projects and supports the editorial and international presentation of JackSeven Fine Patina Art.
GSRA – German Street Rod Association
Sven Freund serves as Press Officer of the German Street Rod Association, maintaining a long-standing connection to the German and European Hot Rod community.
Ekert Drag Racing
JackSeven supported Ekert Drag Racing as a sponsor, connecting the brand with European drag racing and competition culture.
More Than 40 Years of Automotive Experience
Behind JackSeven Fine Patina Art is more than four decades of experience with vehicles, craftsmanship, bodywork, historic automotive surfaces and automotive culture.
Founder Sven Freund combines a background in automotive mechanics and coachbuilding with long-standing experience in classic vehicles and a professional background in marketing.
This combination shapes the JackSeven approach today: understanding the vehicle technically, visually and historically before developing its surface.
JackSeven at a Glance
Founder
Sven Freund
Based
Bavaria · Germany
Experience
40+ Years Automotive Experience
Focus
Historic Automotive Surfaces
Specialisms
Porsche · Pre-War · Historic Racing · Collector Vehicles
Expertise
Historic Finishes · Bespoke Patina · Original Paint Preservation · Historical Paint Reconstruction
Projects
Germany · Europe · International
Based in Germany. Working Internationally.
JackSeven Fine Patina Art is based in Bavaria, Germany.
Projects and enquiries are not limited by geography. JackSeven works with collectors, restoration specialists, companies and automotive enthusiasts across Germany, Switzerland, Europe and internationally.
Initial project discussions, photographic assessment and concept development can begin remotely before further project steps are defined.
Every Vehicle Has a History
Some surfaces survive for decades.
Others have disappeared beneath later restorations.
Some vehicles require preservation. Others require reconstruction. And some provide the opportunity to develop an entirely new but historically credible surface.
What connects every JackSeven project is respect for the individual vehicle.
Every vehicle has a history. Its surface should respect it.
Discuss Your Historic Vehicle Project
Whether your project involves a Porsche, Pre-War automobile, Historic Racing Car, motorcycle or another exceptional collector vehicle, the starting point is always the vehicle itself.
Tell us about its make, model, year, history, current condition and the surface you would like to preserve, reconstruct or develop.
JackSeven Fine Patina Art welcomes enquiries from private collectors, restoration specialists and automotive professionals in Germany and internationally.