Vintage Car Curator

Are you passionate about preserving automotive history?

We are seeking a knowledgeable and mechanically inclined Vintage Car Curator. This is a rare opportunity for an expert in vintage automobiles-particularly those from the 1970s and earlier-to take on a pivotal role in maintaining, researching, and curating an extraordinary collection of historic vehicles and memorabilia.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Care & Maintenance
• Perform light mechanical work such as oil changes, minor repairs, and part replacements while preserving originality.
• Source, identify, and verify correct parts through hands-on experience and industry knowledge.
• Automotive Research & Documentation
• Trace vehicle histories, ownership records, and documentation to validate provenance and continuous identity.
• Maintain high attention to detail in compiling and organizing photographs, periodicals, and records.
• Collection Specialist
• Organize and manage the collection of books, magazines, artwork, petroliana, signage, and vehicle records.
• Catalog and archive items using best practices for historical preservation.
• Event & Travel Support
• Occasionally travel to inspect vehicles, attend events, visit restoration workshops, or accompany cars to shows and concours events.

What We're Looking For

• Deep knowledge of automotive history, including key makes, models, races, events, and individuals of note.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to conduct hands-on tasks and speak fluently about how classic cars are built, operated, and restored.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Vintage car auction houses
• Restoration shops
• Auto museums
• Vintage racing organizations
• Strong research and investigative skills with the ability to authenticate and document a vehicle's legacy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a methodical approach to recordkeeping and archiving.
• A self-motivated, independent work ethic with a high degree of trust and confidentiality.
• Experience managing archives, libraries, or artifact collections is a strong plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll become the steward of an extraordinary private collection, working in a dynamic, hands-on environment where your passion for vintage automobiles can thrive. Reporting directly to the owner and collaborating closely with our lead mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in preserving automotive history for generations to come.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.