Theo's Microcar Motors

Theo's Microcar Motors Service and maintenance of microcars and exotic automobiles. Theo has been taking care of automobiles for over 35 years.

In 1986, after apprenticing for Ferrari & Porsche dealerships, Theo opened his own full service shop. Sitting atop the hill on 17th Street right between Newport Beach & Costa Mesa Theo continues to impress customers and passers by.

Did you know we moved? Drop by and say hi at our new shop at 1786 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 or just give us a c...
11/10/2025

Did you know we moved? Drop by and say hi at our new shop at 1786 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 or just give us a call and say hi to Theo! (949) 515-0989

1962 Peel P50A 1962 Peel P50, the smallest microcar ever manufactured. Built on the Isle of Man, it is just 132 cm long,...
03/08/2022

1962 Peel P50
A 1962 Peel P50, the smallest microcar ever manufactured. Built on the Isle of Man, it is just 132 cm long, 99 cm wide and weighs just 59 kilos.

Brakes. Yep. I can fix you up! But can you guess what these came out of?
02/07/2022

Brakes. Yep. I can fix you up! But can you guess what these came out of?

From the collection at the Peterson museum.
01/28/2022

From the collection at the Peterson museum.

Hey Gerry, where can I get that Jolly I hid in the belly of the plane worked on? Why Theo's Microcars of course!
01/26/2022

Hey Gerry, where can I get that Jolly I hid in the belly of the plane worked on? Why Theo's Microcars of course!

Can you name them all?
01/25/2022

Can you name them all?

These Multipla seem to multiply... What's your favorite Microcar?
01/15/2022

These Multipla seem to multiply... What's your favorite Microcar?

Caption this...
01/13/2022

Caption this...

The Fiat 500, known initially as ‘The Cinquecento’ was introduced by Fiat Company in July 1957, and produced under this ...
01/04/2022

The Fiat 500, known initially as ‘The Cinquecento’ was introduced by Fiat Company in July 1957, and produced under this guise until 1975.

Designed by Dante Giacosa, the Cinquecento was marketed as a cheap, functional and economical town car for post-war Italy.

Today, Theo is the world's foremost authority on restoration, and mechanical repair. He can find parts you didn't even know existed! Drop in today and see what he is working on...

Santa is coming to town! What's on your list?
12/23/2021

Santa is coming to town! What's on your list?

Can you guess the make and model? (No cheating...)
12/22/2021

Can you guess the make and model? (No cheating...)

Address

1786 Whittier Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA
92627

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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