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January 2026

The Edsel…Bad Design or Poor Timing?

2026-01-27T16:06:44-05:00

In 1956, Ford introduced the Edsel, a new division that was intended to fill the gap between the mid-priced Mercury and the company’s luxury Lincoln division. Before its introduction, there was a great deal of [...]

The Edsel…Bad Design or Poor Timing?2026-01-27T16:06:44-05:00

Where Style Meets Utility: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

2026-01-22T10:25:25-05:00

Chevrolet introduced the El Camino in 1959. It was dubbed “more than a car – more than a truck.” This El Camino is a body-off restoration with a period-correct engine, and options, which include air [...]

Where Style Meets Utility: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino2026-01-22T10:25:25-05:00

The Birth of an American Icon

2026-01-22T10:27:14-05:00

SPECIFICATIONS: Engine: 428 cu.in. (7.0L) Cylinders: 8 Output: 355 HP @ 5400 RPM, 420 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM Top Speed: 127 MPH Weight: 3,472 lbs. Original Price: $4,317 No. Produced: 1,020 (just GT500) Manufacturer: Ford [...]

The Birth of an American Icon2026-01-22T10:27:14-05:00

99 Wins, 5 Championships: The Legendary Hillegass Sprint Car

2026-01-22T10:27:27-05:00

Engine: 312 cu. in. (5.1L) Cast-iron block, OHV, V-8 Output: 212 HP @ 4,600 RPM Transmission: In-N-Out No. Produced: 60 Manufacturer: Hillegass This 1956 Hillegass Sprint Race Car is a significant example of mid-century American [...]

99 Wins, 5 Championships: The Legendary Hillegass Sprint Car2026-01-22T10:27:27-05:00

Roar of the Jaguar

2026-01-12T16:05:12-05:00

Almost immediately following WWII Jaguar entered the field of motorsport racing with the XK120 which was the world’s fastest car when launched. Throughout the decades the company has continuously developed race cars that have been [...]

Roar of the Jaguar2026-01-12T16:05:12-05:00

Visit to Cartersville features Savoy

2026-01-05T12:44:14-05:00

We’re lucky to have several excellent options within a short drive, and my top pick is Cartersville—home to not one but three remarkable museums: the Booth Western Museum, the Savoy Automobile Museum and the Tellus [...]

Visit to Cartersville features Savoy2026-01-05T12:44:14-05:00

December 2025

It’s a Duesy!

2025-12-09T16:43:17-05:00

Fred and August Duesenberg began designing engines in the early 1900’s. In 1920, the brothers relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where they founded the Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Company. They produced the Duesenberg Model A and [...]

It’s a Duesy!2025-12-09T16:43:17-05:00

November 2025

Coast-to-Coast Cannonball Run Rally Celebrated at Savoy Museum

2025-11-17T09:32:29-05:00

Theshopmag.org recently ran an article about Savoy's new exhibit. Read it here! - Georgia’s Savoy Automobile Museum has opened a temporary exhibit celebrating the famed Cannonball Run. The Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea race is named for [...]

Coast-to-Coast Cannonball Run Rally Celebrated at Savoy Museum2025-11-17T09:32:29-05:00

Amazing Attractions

2025-11-17T09:30:49-05:00

Newsbreak.com recently featured Savoy on their website. Read the article here! - This unique attraction in Cartersville is a must-visit for car enthusiasts. Savoy Automobile Museum connects people to the cultural diversity of the automobile. [...]

Amazing Attractions2025-11-17T09:30:49-05:00

Small Block Muscle

2025-11-11T15:54:13-05:00

We are excited to announce our next temporary exhibit, Small Block Muscle, which opens on July 15, 2025, and runs through Nov 9, 2025. Small-block V8 engines played a significant role in shaping the golden era of [...]

Small Block Muscle2025-11-11T15:54:13-05:00
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