What theme should I use for my vintage automotive collectibles site?

Store Design

Topic summary

A user seeks a Shopify theme for a vintage automotive collectibles store (photos, art, models) with specific requirements:

Key Features Needed:

  • Homepage video with audio and multi-video blocks for news content
  • Sticky header with mega menu and top-center logo placement
  • Newsletter signup banner and lightbox pop-ups
  • “Recently Viewed” and “You May Also Like” product blocks
  • In-menu promotions and ability to create custom page templates

Recommendations Provided:

  • Turbo Theme (primary suggestion): Offers most requested features including video capabilities, sticky header, mega menu, lightbox pop-ups, and product recommendation blocks
  • Prestige, Ella, and Testament themes: Alternative options with elegant, customizable designs suitable for visual-focused stores

Current Status:
The user is exploring how to access the Turbo theme demo (link provided: outofthesandbox.com) and add it to their Shopify admin for testing purposes. The discussion remains open as implementation details are being clarified.

Summarized with AI on November 19. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Struggling to find a theme that offers the following features. Inventory is a mix of vintage automotive collectibles, photos, art and models. Any suggestions most appreciated, thank you!

  • Video on home page with audio (some mute audio)
  • “Multi Video” block section
    • Above videos are news pieces and NOT product promos
  • In-menu promotions
  • “Recently Viewed” blocks on home page and product pages
  • “You May Also Like” block on product pages
  • Mega Menu
  • Sticky Header
  • Top center logo location preferred
  • Newsletter sign up top banner
  • Lightbox pop ups
  • Ability to create new page templates
  • 200+ products
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Hello @morepower ,

Based on the features you’ve mentioned, I would recommend considering the following Shopify themes that offer a range of functionalities suitable for your vintage automotive collectibles, photos, art, and models store:

  • Turbo Theme: it offers a variety of advanced features, including video on the homepage, multi-video blocks, in-menu promotions, sticky header, mega menu, lightbox pop-ups, and the ability to create new page templates. It also has options for recently viewed and you may also like blocks.
  • Testament Theme: It is designed for stores with a focus on storytelling and visuals.
  • Ella Theme: It offers a clean and modern design suitable for various product types.
  • Prestige Theme: It offers an elegant and customizable design.

Remember to explore the demos and features of each theme to see which one aligns best with your store’s aesthetics and requirements. Additionally, you can further customize these themes to match your specific branding and inventory needs.

Hope this can help.

Ali Reviews team.

3

Thanks for the suggestions! Where is the demo view of Turbo? Not seeing it on the Shopify available themes section.

4

@morepower From here you can see the demo of turbo theme : https://outofthesandbox.com/products/turbo-theme-portland

5

How do I add this theme to my admin control panel for testing purposes (like other Shopify themes)?