By TCW Team

The Essence of 1000 Miglia in the UAE   In 2023, the UAE was enlivened by the 1000 Miglia Experience, echoing the spirit of the classic Mille Miglia race from Italy. This renowned event, deeply rooted in automotive history, brings together vintage and classic cars in a celebration unlike any… Read More

By TCW Team

Introduction Embarking on its journey in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has transformed into a pinnacle of automotive grandeur, celebrated annually at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. This prestigious event, deeply rooted in history and tradition, has become a venerated celebration, attracting over 200 rare and classic… Read More

By TCW Team

Classic cars, with their timeless appeal and historical significance, capture the hearts of automotive enthusiasts in UAE, and beyond. Preserving these automotive gems requires meticulous care and attention. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of regular classic car inspections and what discerning owners in Dubai should… Read More

By TCW Team

Classic cars hold a timeless charm that captivates automotive enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned classic car owner or a proud new custodian of a vintage beauty, taking care of your beloved vehicle is paramount. In this blog post, we’ll explore five essential maintenance tips that every classic… Read More

By TCW Team

Introduction Classic car restoration is a beloved hobby that allows car enthusiasts to revive vintage automobiles and preserve their historical significance. In Dubai, a city known for its opulent supercars and modern architectural wonders, there is a growing community of individuals who are passionate about classic car restoration. However, this rewarding… Read More

By Martin Alva

2019 Goodwood Festival Of Speed There are few events in the world of motorsport quite like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and this year is even special as ‘Motorsport’s Record Breakers’ head for the famous Hillclimb to  mark Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday Each year, Charles Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond and… Read More

By Martin Alva

There is probably not much need to repeat to an audience such as this the list of achievements of Norman Dewis OBE, who died peacefully in his sleep yesterday, aged 98. You will know already that he was the man responsible for determining how all Jaguars drove from 1952 until… Read More

By Martin Alva

We petrolheads love the time when coolness was measured in miles per hour rather than miles per gallon. Yes, the 70s, where radical designs won in the market, spawning many generations worth of inspiration for numerous automakers. We loved the era and hence would like to take you on a… Read More

By Martin Alva

Restoring classics is one thing and uprating is another. While Tune your car is completely worthwhile to grace a classic with more than what was provided by its OEM, many do it wrongly. So before you get cracking, decide what you want… and how to achieve it. Points To Keep In… Read More

By Martin Alva

“Like heirlooms, a classic car doesn’t belong to any individual. We are custodians who enjoy and maintain them for future generations” says Vijay Pillai. Restoring a classic takes more than just skill. For the uninitiated, it is a common ground where experience, skill and passion, join hands. Nothing warms our… Read More

By Martin Alva

Custom Show Emirates kicked off the fifth edition of UAE’s largest automotive entertainment show from 28th March to a much-awaited crowd of petrolheads. The two-day event that was held at Abu Dhabi with 14 exhibitors showcasing their businesses and products. The Collectors’ Workshop was most opportune to return as an… Read More

By Martin Alva

At the outset, cutting out rusty panels or bent metalwork and replacing it with new ones might not sound like a lot. To the common ear, this might sound like a crashed classics worth the buy, which is true only if you know what you are getting yourself into. Believe… Read More

By Martin Alva

Most manufacturers are exploring the possibilities of alternate power trains in their upcoming cars such as Electrification of mini car . Amid such a surge in demand for the technology, a lot of enthusiasts even today respond to the mention of electric cars with a disapproving scoff. Take Zero bikes… Read More

By Martin Alva

Car flipping is the act of buying a car for its regular price, and eventually selling a car for a profit. Flippers identify cars with the potential to appreciate in the near or farther future and buy them at throwaway prices. They then proceed to sit on their collection and… Read More

By Martin Alva

There are great cars and there are momentous ones. Not a lot of cars in history have debuted, faced flak and took a jaw-dropping journey from being undriveable, to unbeatable to unforgettable. The Porsche 917 is among them. And the fact that it was a purpose-built race car makes it… Read More

By Martin Alva

This past September when the gavel came down on lot number 372 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas, remaining illusion that modern mass-produced cars will never be collectible, was smashed. The 1997 Acura Integra Type R with 1916km hammered at a whopping $63,800, a startling figure for what was… Read More

By Martin Alva

Often times, in the pure thrill of collecting vintage and classic cars, one might get a little carried away and end up with a couple or three cars too many than his parking or storage can accommodate. It is not wrong to go overboard when it comes to automobiles. As for impulsive… Read More

By Martin Alva

More than his crimes, a villain, as they say, is best defined by the car he owns. While there are plenty of models from various manufacturers that fit the spot, none of them does it with as much glory as the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic. Ettore Bugatti’s son Jean Bugatti played… Read More

By Martin Alva

Owning a classic car is not a piece of cake. But then again, if you wanted hassle-free ownership, you would buy a Toyota Corolla, right? If you are in the classic car market for a distinguished set of wheels, chances are you don’t just want an appliance that does everything… Read More

By Martin Alva

Back in the 70s and 80s, rally sports was iconized by two names, Lancia and Audi. While Audi later went on to clinch an unforgiving spell of victories with its four-wheel drive Quattro, Italian manufacturer Lancia owned the throne for numerous several championships. Till date, videos of the Lancia cars… Read More

By Martin Alva

Whether you are selling your classic car online or settling up in your garage with the car’s new owner, it’s crucial to represent your automobile properly. This is even more important when you are the buyer. A question that we keep hearing from both buyers and sellers is if the… Read More

By Martin Alva

Decades and centuries after a classic are manufactured, its capabilities are merely judged by its appearances. A majority of all such conversations often boil down to one thing, Speed. How well can it lunge to a ton or at what speed does it top out at? One such company who… Read More

By Martin Alva

The electronic age is truly upon us. Cars which previously shocked the world through their sheer mechanical ingenuity are becoming a thing of the past. Wherever pure mechanical engineering fall short, electronics step in to bridge the gap. Although the massive leap in progress that electronics have brought to the… Read More

By Martin Alva

Over its 66-odd-year run, Chevrolet’s Corvette still remains one of a very few cars that have stuck to their original ethos of providing homegrown performance in a stylish, two-seat package. In spite of its journey being uncertain at times, the moniker is now about to enter its eighth generation. Hence,… Read More

By Martin Alva

Classic car restoration and modification has really gathered pace in the last decade with the advent of modern machinery, techniques, and craftsmanship. These 21st-century practices are ensuring more and more classic, vintage cars now live longer and healthier lives. However, it is easy to be lost among a sea of… Read More

By Martin Alva

Bentley’s heritage is known to speak the language of royalty. Back in 1919 when W.O Bentley registered Bentley as a brand, the goal, in his words was “to build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class.” And while this year marks the British brand’s bentley cars… Read More

By Martin Alva

If there is any genre of cars that should not exist yet is thriving despite the clear contradiction, one segment comes to mind: hot hatchbacks. To be clearer, hatchbacks with performance credentials. Hatchbacks were conceived as cash cows for manufacturers who wished to pour more and more money and resources… Read More

By Martin Alva

An apt answer to the dilemma between restoration and restomods begins with a single question: How do you intend to use your classic Car? Whether you intend to drive your vehicle in the slow lane or occasionally subject it to a few track days, there’s still a fair few Car… Read More

By Martin Alva

The year is 2019. It is time to realize that cars like the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R can now be classed as classic. Four more years down the line, even the legendary R34 “Godzilla” will be a classic. This subcategory of cars is fast getting populated by cars that can… Read More

By Martin Alva

There’s death, taxes and then there’s a broken gasket. These are the primary certainties of a motorist’s life. Years ago, rust was the main worry. However, on a modern classic car, chapters have been shuffled with that slither of seal that separates the engine block from the head being the… Read More

By Martin Alva

However much we care for classic cars new life we give the best of service, maintenance, and timely repairs, the fact is that on a long enough timescale, everyone’s survival rate drops to zero. Cars are no exception to the norm. Even with the best of care, perishables like leather,… Read More

By Martin Alva

Slim supply of spare parts has forever plagued the image of classic cars among motorists. While it might be apt to accept that Porsche has a huge supply of spare parts to keep its classic cars on the road, a few of them that run out creates a tedious problem… Read More

By Martin Alva

Every spring, the Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai is completely overrun by cars of all shapes and sizes. One might think that this is an everyday sight at the boulevard. What’s so different about a springtime rush? Well, none of the cars on one very special day are… Read More

By Martin Alva

Porsche oldies have forever been in the radar of car thieves. While the German automaker’s classic monikers have recently been enjoying a surge in their price at auctions, there is a subsequent rise in the number of theft cases too. It is indeed heartbreaking to not find your prized possession… Read More

By Martin Alva

Rubber age. Just as the tyre of your classic, brake pads too begin to wear out from the first day, irrespective of your usage. Common trouble with most braking components is that it looks okay. However, a better look at the insides might tell you a different story. In this… Read More

By Martin Alva

At The Collectors’ Workshop, we are not biased towards any specific car or motorcycle, or anything in between. All automobiles that roll in at our workshop are tended to with equal care and professionalism.Little wonder then, that a Porsche 912 Project Car in need of some serious care that rolled into… Read More

By Martin Alva

You cannot explain the inevitable dilemma of choosing the right classic car tyre. However, a wrong decision is most likely to haunt you someday down the line. Aesthetics, practicality and technicality go hand in hand when deciding the right set for your classic car tyre. For starters, tyres are not… Read More

By Martin Alva

So you have finally decided if your car is worth restoring, and sent it to the experts to restore her to her former glory. Lo and behold, she is back, all shiny and chrome! Now is the time to ascertain how much it can bring you if you are planning… Read More

By Martin Alva

Locking up your classic to protect from prying eyes barely makes up for a plan for securing classic car. And no we are not talking about insurances. The security of your classic necessarily also includes maintaining the conditions and protecting it from any harm that could exist even inside the… Read More

By Martin Alva

Again, another conundrum that haunts classic car collectors and aficionados. “I have a rust bucket that is a show car at heart. Is it worth to do classic car restoration ?” The question is quite simple. The answer, on the other hand, is complicated. But such is the world of classic… Read More

By Martin Alva

There is a multitude of Car Condition Grading Scale out there that assist you in determining a classic car’s condition. A rating system not only affects the price of a car but also helps in assessing the number of man-hours and money needed to restore it. Rating systems only take… Read More

By Martin Alva

It goes without saying that your classic’s shiny body can only be supplemented with an equally beautiful cabin. It’s just amazing how many classics end up in the garage for Restoring leather seat cover when all that is often required is a little tender loving care. Inspection Not all leathers… Read More

By Martin Alva

Cars that exited the production ramp of major automakers in the pre-1930s era featured a conventional method of earthing using the negative pole of the battery. This, however, changed in the 1930s after numerous complaints regarding corroded battery terminals flooded the registries of all the companies. As a result, birthing… Read More

By Martin Alva

Human history has had a handful of questions arise that we have never been able to answer satisfactorily. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Did Achilles defeat the tortoise? Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin? These questions might or might not have an answer. What we are bothered about… Read More

By Martin Alva

While the modern driver is spoilt with the modern dash that indicates pretty much everything that is going on with the car, classics do not enjoy the same tech. However, the old iconic gauge meters have their own beauty. For some, Fluid Gauge Readings could be new. These dials on your… Read More

By Martin Alva

Ashes-to-ashes dust-to-dust; as cars are made from steel, they will rust. While we hope that the Anglicans won’t chastise us for the little addition we made to their funeral passage, we hope to talk about one of the most painful deaths that a classic can have, rust. Rust does to… Read More

By Martin Alva

Before we break down the process that turns a normal production car into a classic, keep in mind that automobiles mean both two-wheelers, four-wheelers, basically any machine with wheels. So what makes an automobile classic vehicle, iconic even? To arrive at this answer, you need to look into your childhood,… Read More

By Martin Alva

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY_wfKVjuJM&t=94s Wikipedia defines a machine as “a mechanical structure that uses power to apply forces and control movement to perform an intended action.” The definition is true, but it does not even scratch the surface of how machines have affected and enriched the lives of us humans. Take for instance,… Read More

By Martin Alva

The value of a car is not entirely in its looks. However, we can’t deny that looks matter. When talking about a classic’s appearance people quickly relate it to its externalities, neglecting what’s on the inside. Keeping Classic Car interior Maintenance and all the upholstery healthy, neat and in good… Read More

By Martin Alva

Owning a classic car does not only portray ones love and affection towards the soulful piece of engineering but also the patience and devotion that one possesses towards it. One of the basic things that prove to be utmost crucial when it comes to classic cars is the ability to keep… Read More

By Martin Alva

In the last article we took a look at the distinction between classic, antique, and vintage cars. Today, let’s just say you don’t care what class your car comes under; you simply want to own the car you’ve always wanted to since childhood, and now finally have the means to… Read More

By Martin Alva

The world of automobiles does not conform to a set definition or timeline when it comes to classifying old cars. The term ‘classic’ is widely used to refer to cars that look like they do not belong in the modern era. Then again, where does classic end and modern start?… Read More

By Martin Alva

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is without a doubt the world’s greatest classic and vintage car event. With cars from every part of the world participating in this fest of paint, chrome and lovely old leather, just being invited to be a part of the event is quite the honour.… Read More

By Martin Alva

Our MD, Mr. Vijay Pillai has for long been known as a Porsche expert in the UAE. His passion for the brand is contagious and watching him talk about the brand and its vehicles is pure joy. Here is a video from Porsche’s own team in which outlines his love… Read More

By Martin Alva

We love Classic cars, all kinds of them. We have amazing classic car collection. We also love people who love cars and when the folks from AMENA Auto called us up to check if they could shoot their weekly social media episode at our workshop, the answer was a quick… Read More

By Martin Alva

Classic car restoration can be one of the most rewarding feeling. It’s much more than just buying a classic and commissioning a quick rebuild. It’s about transforming an old, time-worn car back to its full glory. Our relationships with our clients has matured over the years simply because we never… Read More