The collection features a 1955 Jaguar XK140, a model famously associated with post-war luxury performance.
The display includes a rare collection of 1950s neon signs that were restored to complement the automotive aesthetic.
The museum contains an original 1950s Jukebox that remains operational and adds to the immersive period atmosphere.
Several of the vehicles on display have been used in international film productions shot on location in Malta.
The collection includes a range of 'micro-cars' from the 1950s, reflecting the post-war European need for economical transport.
The Malta Classic Car Collection is a private museum housing a curated assemblage of over 100 vintage automobiles and motorcycles spanning the 1940s to the 1990s. The facility is located in Qawra, Saint Paul's Bay, rather than Sliema, and is housed in a purpose-built climate-controlled building. The exhibition is designed with period-appropriate props, signage, and memorabilia to simulate the historical context of each vehicle's era. The collection includes rare examples of classic Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat models, alongside significant vintage motorcycles. The museum space covers over 3,000 square meters. The proprietor, Carol Galea, began the collection as a personal hobby before opening it to the public. It remains one of the largest displays of its kind in the Mediterranean region. Visitors walk through a chronological layout that highlights the evolution of automotive design and mechanical engineering.
The central display area where the 1950s-style diner prop backdrop provides the best contrast for automotive photography.
Engage with the museum staff, who are often passionate enthusiasts able to provide specific mechanical histories for the vehicles.
Check the reflecting surfaces of the vintage chrome bumpers, which are maintained to a mirror-like finish for photography.
Combine the visit with a walk along the adjacent Qawra promenade for scenic coastal views.
Do not touch the vehicles, as the oils from hands can damage the preserved paintwork and chrome finishes.
Closed on Sundays.
