Meet The Team | Machina Collection
The Passion Behind Machina Collection
At Machina Collection, our team shares an unwavering passion for luxury, performance, and collectible vehicles. With decades of experience in the automotive and luxury industries, we bring unparalleled expertise, craftsmanship, and dedication to curating and sourcing the finest automobiles. From rare classics to modern exotics, our specialists are committed to providing a seamless experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re seeking an exclusive acquisition or expert guidance, our team is here to ensure every detail is handled with precision and care. Meet the experts who make Machina Collection Australia’s premier destination for luxury and collector vehicles.
Nicholas Batzialas
Founder and CEO
Nicholas Batzialas – Founder, Machina Collection
With a lifelong passion for high-performance and collectible vehicles, Nicholas Batzialas is the visionary behind Machina Collection. As an esteemed automotive expert and entrepreneur, Nicholas has played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s luxury and collector car market.
His career spans decades as a Sales Manager for renowned Holden dealerships, including Patterson Cheney, where he built a reputation for excellence in customer service and sales leadership. His deep industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit led him to become the official importer of Koenigsegg in Australia, bringing some of the world’s most exclusive hypercars to local enthusiasts.
At Machina Collection, Nicholas combines his expertise and dedication to offer an unparalleled experience for collectors and luxury car aficionados.
Manny Rovas
National Sales Manager
Manny is a lifelong automotive enthusiast whose passion for cars began well before entering the industry. For more than three decades, he collected, recommissioned, and lived with classic and collectible vehicles purely for the love of the machinery — long before they became fashionable or recognised as investments.
Like many true enthusiasts, his journey began with Alfa Romeos from the 60's, forming a deep appreciation for engineering, design, and the way an automobile should feel from behind the wheel. This hands-on experience shaped an instinctive understanding of what makes certain vehicles genuinely special, beyond badges, trends, or brand loyalty.
That enthusiast foundation defines Manny’s approach to custodianship. He understands that automobiles are more than transportation — they are an emotional connection — and focuses on ensuring each vehicle finds its way to the right next custodian, someone who will genuinely value and enjoy it.
Today, Manny remains guided by a respect for the automobile itself and a keen eye for identifying vehicles with genuine long-term appeal. His experience allows him to recognise emerging collectables and future classics early, always valuing substance, originality, and character over passing trends.