Jürgen Preuß: Many companies talk about “high-quality service.” What really sets MKB Motoren Manufaktur’s services apart from other providers?

Panagiotis Avramidis: The real difference lies in the depth of our technical understanding and our uncompromising commitment to individuality. MKB Motoren Manufaktur is far more than a workshop – it’s a highly specialized engineering team that understands engine building as precision craftsmanship. From the extensive restoration of complex drivetrains to the authentic restoration of classic Mercedes and AMG units to the development of performance-optimized high-performance solutions, we combine decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Whether historic engine icons or custom performance enhancements: every project is executed with the utmost care, technical finesse, and absolute dedication – individually, precisely, and always with the goal of elevating the character, performance, and value retention of the vehicle to a new level.

Jürgen Preuß: Can you give an example where your technical experience really made the difference?

Panagiotis Avramidis: We regularly receive vehicles that have previously been to other specialized workshops – and yet haven’t achieved the desired
performance or reliability. A typical example is classic AMG models where authentic restoration and simultaneous performance-enhancing measures are required without changing the character of the vehicle. This involves precise engine analysis, exact fine balancing, custom cylinder machining, or detailed adjustments to the exhaust system. In these cases, every tenth of a millimeter and every technical decision counts – and this is where we repeatedly see why our experience makes a real difference.

Jürgen Preuß: You mention customers all over the world. How important is international collaboration for your business?

Panagiotis Avramidis: It’s fundamental. The classic vehicle market is international – and we work with collectors and enthusiasts from Europe, North America, Asia, and other regions. These customers appreciate not only our technical know-how but also our open communication and collaboration. We listen, we provide comprehensive advice, and we set realistic goals for each project together with the customer. This closeness to the customer is what sets us
apart – and it creates the trust that many
international clients place in us.

Jürgen Preuß: A company is only as good as its team. How would you describe the work culture at MKB?

Panagiotis Avramidis: Our team is hand-picked and works with dedication and the utmost care. Everyone here brings technical understanding, workshop experience, and a passion for classic vehicles. At the same time, we all work on equal footing and exchange ideas intensively to develop solutions that really work. We value mutual respect and combine experience with the willingness to take on new technical challenges.

Jürgen Preuß: Finally, how do you see the future of MKB Motoren Manufaktur? What do you want to develop further?

Panagiotis Avramidis: Our focus is clear: we’re consistently developing custom technical excellence for classic vehicles. In doing so, we combine classic engine-building know-how with modern high-performance engineering, expand international partnerships, and invest strategically in young talent who bring fresh perspectives. In a time when classic automobiles are being newly appreciated as cultural assets and emotional heritage, we understand our mission to be carrying their fascination, performance, and reliability into the future – in harmonious interplay between tradition and modern technology.