Sayed Sima says he was around 25 years old when he began collecting vintage cars, attracted by their beauty and rarity. They were also relatively cheap. More than half a century later Sima, a nickname derived from the Egyptian slang for cinema, says he now owns hundreds of vintage cars, some of which he keep in Egypt's Media Production City where directors often rent the antiques for shows and films. Sima's oldest car is an Auburn which he acquired in the 1980s. “This is of course a very rare car, a car that is entirely a piece of antique,” he said, while sitting in the Auburn showcasing its wooden frame and steel coating. “Its original tank is still inside. It's a beautiful car. Its structure is all wood.” Sima remains fascinated by the way older cars operate. (Photo: Reuters) (Photo: Reuters) (Photo: Reuters) (Photo: Reuters) For more arts and culture news and updates, follow Ahram Online Arts and Culture on Twitter at @AhramOnlineArts and on Facebook at Ahram Online: Arts & Culture
