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American Small Cars Article

savoy2025-01-20T10:21:18-05:00

Read full article here. - The Savoy Automobile Museum has prepared a varied program of exhibitions for 2025, continuing its exploration of the world of automobile. When we think of American cars after the WWII, we think mainly of big cars, prominent fins, big V8 engines and Muscle cars. But gasoline restrictions during the war and just after, as well as the need for housewives to get around easily in the new housing suburbs that were springing up, opened up an opportunity for small cars.

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2025 shaping up to be a ‘super’ year at Savoy Automobile Museum

savoy2025-01-15T10:20:48-05:00

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2025 shaping up to be a ‘super’ year at Savoy Automobile Museumsavoy2025-01-15T10:20:48-05:00

Savoy Survivors

savoy2025-01-07T08:33:05-05:00

The definition of a survivor vehicle has slight variations among judging descriptions between various organizations. However, most agree in principle to the following requirements: the vehicle must be at least 25 years old, it may be entirely “original” or it may have certain features such as paint, chassis, upholstery, engine compartments that are essentially as delivered from factory. Please enjoy some of the selected survivors that meet this definition from The Savoy Collection. NOW ON DISPLAY · 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe · 1950 Oldsmobile 88 [...]

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Savoy mentioned on Main Street & Back Roads

savoy2024-12-19T09:57:05-05:00

Read full article here. - This is the "Museum City" after all! Did you know that Cartersville is home to not one but two Smithsonian-affiliated museums? The first one is the Booth Western Art Museum, and the other is the Tellus Science Museum. While the Savoy Automobile Museum is not a Smithsonian affiliate, its immaculate space and highly curated car exhibits definitely make it worth adding to your list!

Savoy mentioned on Main Street & Back Roadssavoy2024-12-19T09:57:05-05:00

Prominent Packards

savoy2024-12-03T15:18:12-05:00

Want to know more about a Packard? “Ask the Man Who Owns One.” For more than 60 years, Packard Motor Car Company produced some of the most sought-after, reliable, and luxurious cars on the market at the time. This exhibition features examples from the brand’s iconic production models. WAS ON DISPLAY 1924 Packard 136, 4 Passenger Coupe (On loan from the Lane Family of Madison, GA) 1930 Packard 740 Roadster (On loan from The Classic Car Club of America Museum, Hickory Corners, MI) 1931 Packard Derham Roadster (On [...]

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Prominent Packards at the Savoy – A Landmark Exhibit

savoy2024-12-02T15:39:14-05:00

Marty Steiner recently wrote the article "Prominent Packards at the Savoy - A Landmark Exhibit" for the Packard Cormorant Newsletter. Click here to read the full article.

Prominent Packards at the Savoy – A Landmark Exhibitsavoy2024-12-02T15:39:14-05:00

NASCAR club breaks ground at Charlotte Motor Speedway

savoy2024-11-06T16:04:22-05:00

Click here to read article. - CHARLOTTE — A 100-acre complex for racing enthusiasts and automotive manufacturers is set to open up beside Charlotte Motor Speedway next year. Hendrick Automotive Group CEO Rick Hendrick and Speedway Motorsports recently announced that the Ten Tenths Circuit and Motor Club will host its grand opening on April 4, 2025, for The Smith Heritage Invitational automotive experience. The exclusive facility will include a lighted road course racetrack, along with a 20,000-square foot Ten Tenths Clubhouse, members’ garage, cigar lounge, [...]

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Motorcar Festival returns to Chattanooga

savoy2024-11-06T16:02:31-05:00

Click here to read article. - An array of antiques, classics and muscle cars returned to Chattanooga Sunday as part of the annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival occurring every year since 2011. The three-day event, which welcomes luminaries from the collector car and racing world featured various events and activities but culminated in the Concours d’Elegance Sunday afternoon in the city’s West Village. The show featured more than 100 vehicles ranging from Bentleys, Duesenbergs and Pierce Arrows to Ferraris, Porsches and Jaguars. Savoy Automobile Museum Director [...]

Motorcar Festival returns to Chattanoogasavoy2024-11-06T16:02:31-05:00

Moonshine Runners

savoy2024-11-04T12:12:37-05:00

During the prohibition era, bootleggers would modify cars and trucks for power, speed, and stability to transport illegal liquors in hopes of outrunning the law. This exhibition will feature examples of these early-era hotrods. 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe (On loan from Charles & Mary Brock, Rome, GA) 1940 Ford Standard Coupe (On loan from Wayne & Janet Pugh, Loganville, GA) 1948 Ford Deluxe Sedan (On loan from Jacky Jones) 1950 Ford Business Coupe (On loan from Ricky & Joyce Lyle, Roanoke, VA) 1951 3100 Chevy [...]

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Fast Fords and North Georgia Moonshine!

savoy2024-10-28T15:48:21-04:00

The correlation between Moonshine, fast cars and the North Georgia mountains has long been the subject of legend. The Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville has a temporary exhibit entitled, “Moonshine Runners.” Hard times lead to hard liquor. It’s a unique part of Georgia culture spawning the birth of NASCAR. Almost 90 years after their assembly, these growling Fords still stir the imagination. We had a chance to motor around Bartow County in a Ford to be taken very seriously. By Jeff Hullinger at gpb.org

Fast Fords and North Georgia Moonshine!savoy2024-10-28T15:48:21-04:00