Gene Bernshtam

Image source: roadandtrack.com If you’ve been a car aficionado for a very long time like Gene Bernshtam, you might experience the coming of age when you find out that a car from your youthful and more energetic days is now considered a classic. That’s exactly what the Porsche Boxster 986 is today. The Porsche Boxster 986 is a mid-engine roadster produced by the German car manufacturer Porsche between 1996 and 2004. It was introduced in late 1996 at the Bologna Motor Show as a 1997 model year vehicle, followed by an updated version in 2004. From its founding in 1996, the Porsche Boxster 986 is now a classic, with over 20 years of sports car brilliance that many car aficionados like Gene Bernshtam can attest to. Recently, as Porsche UK’s way of celebrating 70 years of existence, it brought 20 freshly restored first-generation 986 Boxsters to the NEC Classic Motor Show. However, these came with a modernized flavor, as they were installed with the brand’s proprietary tech, like i...

Image source: doctorclassic.eu As far as Gene Bernshtam is concerned, there's no greater pleasure than restoring classic cars to their former glory. He is generous with his advice, especially meant for the many budding car restoration aficionados out there. Restoring a classic car requires patience, skill, and time – the ultimate labor of love for any car enthusiast. There’s the sense of achievement one feels when they to bring their dream cars back to life. But more than anything else, these restoration projects can make good profits with the right tradesmen on board. The joy of owning a classic lies in the restoration process itself, Gene Bernshtam emphasizes. Regrets arise when you see your investment deteriorating, and it's hard not to let that affect how much work needs to be done on an old machine. Image source: cars2bike.com The first step to take before committing any time or money into this hobby is finding out as much information about what kind of vehicle wo...

 Gene Bernshtam is a businessman who is passionate about all of his projects, including cars. As an avid collector, he shares three important tips about automotive restoration. When you are planning for a project car, work within a budget. A lot of people make the mistake of not making their project fit within a specific budget. If you are not so conscious about what you will be spending on such an undertaking, you’re probably looking at building a car for keeps. However, if there is even a remote possibility that you will be selling it later, you need to consider the expenses, suggests Gene Bernshtam. Buyers will likely be working within a budget, too, so you have to be able to let it go at a fair price, with a fair profit. Image source: spicercollectorcars.com Know the car’s historical elements. There’s a huge difference between rebuilding a car and restoring it. If you are rebuilding, you are not mindful of bringing the car to its original form, so long as you end u...