Welcome!
This is the full-service online division of Wilkinson's Automobilia. Our retail store has been in continuous operation since October 1988, and eAutomobilia was launched in October 2000. The shop is nestled in a quiet, tree-lined street, minutes from the Vancouver downtown core. It is packed with great stuff, so much so, in fact, that it has just about reached critical mass! Shelves and display cases run from wall to wall and from floor to (12 foot) ceiling. Everything is very well organized for the simple fact that if it weren't, the staff would never find anything!! You can find both new and used items in the store, and there is fresh (and sometimes musty) stock arriving daily. It is the only store of its kind in British Columbia, and carries one of the largest diversity of automotive collectibles in North America. Wilkinson's Automobilia/eAutomobilia has it all: Scale model cars, books, shop manuals, posters, art work, current and vintage magazines, as well as pins, clothing and caps. In addition to this, you can also find some more unusual items that would round off even the most avid enthusiasts collection.
Our goal is simply to provide you with the broadest selection of automotive, racing and mortorcycle literature and collectibles anywhere. We also aim to set new standards of excellence in customer service with state-of-the-art product searchablility, super-secure online shopping and ordering, and a dedicated staff of real car and bike enthusiasts devoted to sharing your passion.
About The Staff
Ted Wilkinson
Ted was 6 years old when his older brother, Doug, came home with a yellow 1966 Mustang GT Coupe. Little did anyone know that the spark in little Ted’s eye would grow into a blaze of passion for ‘all things automotive’ years later. At the young age of 14 he learned to drive in his sister’s clapped out 1969 Volkswagen Beetle and with encouragement from his other brother, Bill, spent a good time of his youth at various car events - from taking in Formula 1 racing to watching drag racing rocket cars at Sanair in the Montreal area.
Ted’s love of automobiles and motorcycles eventually turned into a small business, selling old copies of Road & Track from his tiny apartment in Vancouver. Inevitably, he ran out of space (still a problem today), and had to open a storefront in October 1988. Ted continues his lifelong love affair with automotive literature and collectibles, and has amassed an extensive personal collection of automotive biographies. A rallyist and former mechanic, Ted has competed in local pro rallies in a well-preserved 250hp 1980
Toyota Corolla that took Taisto Heinonen to the Canadian National Rally Championship in 1980. His vehicle collection includes a 1968
Lotus Elan, a 1966 Ducati 250 Mach 1, and a 1973
250 Ossa "Mick Andrews" trials bike.
Ross Taylor
It’s quite likely Ross will be the first one to greet you at the door. Our front of house main man has been with us since July 2000. A true enthusiast, he makes an annual pilgrimage to Laguna Seca every year for the Historics, and is our in-house Formula One expert. With experience at The Driver's Den and Brian Jessel Ferrari, Ross is a customer service specialist. When not at the store, Ross can be found at various jazz and wine festivals, dining in Vancouver, or touring top down in his 2002 Porsche Boxter.
Tim Williams
Tim is the newest member of Wilkinson’s Automobilia, and is our British influence, having left England in 1991. Although only with us since 2008, Tim is no stranger to the world of automobilia. He has traveled extensively to various races in North America selling exquisite automotive artwork and autographed collectibles for over 15 years, and still disappears from Wilkinson’s Automobilia from time to time to set up his booth at the races. Needless to say, he is our in house art expert, but is also our jack-of-all-trades. Dealing with our website, ebay sales and helping customers, keeps him busy both at the front and the back of the store. Tim has owned several classic cars, including a Brabham BT15, Triumph Stag and TVR3000M. His favorite racing these days is MotoGP.
Lorraine White-Wilkinson
Ted’s better half is usually found tucked in the back of the store pushing paperwork along. She enjoys popping up front for a break from the computer and always has a smile for the customers. Although you may not have met her, she has been a part of Wilkinson’s Automobilia since day one!
Come and see our store
Store Hours:
Open 11:00 to 6:00 Tuesday through Friday. 11:00 to 5:00 Saturdays.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Driving Directions
We are two blocks west of Main, half a block south of Broadway.
2531 Ontario St. at Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5T 2X7
Phone: (604) 873-6242 fax: (604) 873-6259
e-mail: info@eautomobilia.com
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