Preserving Automotive History

About Horseless Carriage Replicas

Master Builder

Meet Lee Thevenet

Nationally Recognized Brass Era Expert

Lee’s journey into horseless carriage building began with a fascination for early automotive engineering and a love for hands-on craftsmanship. Over the past decade+, he has:

Built multiple award-winning brass era replicas over a span of 30 years
Developed comprehensive building plans used by hundreds of builders
Created an active community of vintage car enthusiasts
Refined construction techniques for modern workshops
Shared his expertise through personal consultations

Creating HCR Plans for Builders

Every HCR plan starts long before a single line is drawn. Lee begins by gathering detailed photographs, measurements, and patterns, then builds and proof-tests a full prototype before any plan is drafted—often having an independent builder construct the carriage first to catch and correct any issues. Read the full story →

What Builders Say: “Lee is well known nationally as a Master Builder. His prices are excellent, fast delivery is the norm, you won’t go wrong dealing with Lee.” – Gary Hammond, Forest, VA

Our Location

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
The heart of Cajun country and home to quality American craftsmanship

Workshop Address:
1657 Grand Anse Hwy
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Our workshop is where every plan is tested, refined, and perfected before being offered to builders.

Preserve. Create. Inspire.

Our Mission

We believe the beauty and elegance of early automobiles shouldn’t be locked away in museums. Our mission is to:

Make brass era car building accessible to home workshop enthusiasts
Preserve accurate historical designs for future generations
Support builders with expert guidance and community
Inspire families to create heirloom projects together
Keep automotive history alive through hands-on craftsmanship