Savoy in the AJC
savoy2024-06-10T11:36:12-04:00Savoy was recently featured in the AJC! Click here to read the full article.
June 2024
Why was Wayne Kady’s favorite design the 1971 Cadillac Eldorado?
savoy2024-06-03T13:53:50-04:00Indie Auto recently published an article on Wayne Kady at a recent event at Savoy. Read the full article here. - In a recent interview, Wayne Kady was hesitant to name his favorite car design among those he had worked on during a 38-year stint at General Motors, saying that was like picking a favorite child. However, he ultimately pointed to the 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. This was partly because the second-generation Eldorado was “the first car that I was responsible for,” Kady told moderator Ken [...]
May 2024
KEEPING THE FILM INDUSTRY ROLLING
savoy2024-05-01T08:51:03-04:00Read the full article here. - Bruce Patton, curator of Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, believes the use and accuracy of historical cars while filming benefits the production as well as car enthusiasts. He explains, “While not all people watching the film may know the difference between a car from the 1930s versus one from the 1940s, it can severely impact some viewers’ opinion of the film.” He notes that for some movies, “the car actually becomes one of the stars of the film.”
April 2024
Movie Cars
savoy2024-04-30T10:53:42-04:00From automobile-museums.com - The Savoy Automobile Museum continues its eclectic exploration of automotive themes, with its new exhibition on Movie cars. However, there is no spectacular car like the Ghostbusters ambulance or a more or less faithful reproduction of the Dodge Charger “General Lee”. The originality of the exhibition is to present more classic, but authentic cars, which have actually been used in the films. For each car, a large panel presents the model and the film in which it was seen. Among the tenth [...]
14 NEW AND UNIQUE MEETING SPACES IN GEORGIA
savoy2024-04-24T16:24:57-04:00The Savoy Automobile Museum is a beautifully appointed facility with expansive grounds just a short drive from Atlanta in scenic North Georgia. The complex of approximately 65,000 square feet features a soaring Great Hall, four spacious galleries, an elegant presentation theatre with seating for 297 guests, two private dining rooms with large video screens, executive meeting spaces, and more. Read full article here.
March 2024
Wayne Carini talks to Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney on Talking Classic Cars
savoy2024-04-11T12:21:29-04:00 Wayne Carini talks to Shirley "Cha-Cha" Muldowney on Talking Classic Cars. Click the link above to watch the video on YouTube.
Garrett Smithley announces partnership with Savoy Auto Museum and Hackett truck sales for Nascar Xfinity race at Atlanta motor speedway
savoy2024-04-11T12:20:46-04:00In an exciting development for Georgia NASCAR fans, the driver, Garrett Smithley is thrilled to announce a new partnership with local companies Savoy Automobile Museum and Hackett Truck Sales for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 24th. Atlanta Motor Speedway holds a special place in Garrett Smithley’s heart, being his home track and the very place where his racing journey began. Smithley is honored to have the support of two esteemed local companies as he takes on the challenge [...]
Savoy in Simply Buckhead
savoy2024-04-11T12:20:25-04:00Savoy was recently mentioned in Simply Buckhead Magazine. Click here to read the full article! Below is an excerpt from the article: I’ve been to Cartersville before; it’s a good halfway stop to stretch your legs and grab a cup of coffee when traveling from Atlanta to Nashville. I knew its downtown had appeal, but a recent day trip had me bowled over with just how much there is to do, only 45 minutes from Atlanta’s city limits. Founded in 1850, Cartersville is known as [...]
American Dream Vette Club Treks To The Beautiful Savoy Museum
savoy2024-04-11T12:16:01-04:00The American Dream Vette Club is always looking for a reason to hit the road and explore. As luck would have it, the Savoy Automobile Museum recently unveiled an exciting new exhibit at their beautiful Cartersville facility. The new exhibit features a dozen vehicles from the personal collection of legendary car designer Chip Foose. This turned out to be the perfect excuse for this close-knit group to hit the road. It was also another opportunity for Bud & Kim to show off their event-organizing skills. [...]
February 2024
Monster trucks at Savoy
savoy2024-07-02T17:35:08-04:00Click here to read the full article. - Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville presents its newest temporary exhibit, “Evolution of Bigfoot.” The original Bigfoot began as a 1974 Ford F-250 pickup that was modified by its owner, Bob Chandler, beginning in 1975. In 1979, Chandler replaced the under assembly of the truck with one from a military-surplus top loader featuring four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering that used 48-inch (120 cm) tires. This exhibit explores the evolution of the phenomenon that is Bigfoot featuring Bigfoot #1 [...]
