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Savoy Automobile Museum features five exhibition galleries. Four are temporary rotating galleries and the fifth showcases the permanent Savoy Collection. The rotating galleries will feature specially curated exhibits showcasing automobiles surrounding a common theme. The Savoy Collection will display vehicles from Savoy’s special permanent collection. Savoy invites you to stroll through the galleries to appreciate the individual beauty and design of each vehicle while reading about its construction, production, and perhaps spark a memory or two. Come and experience Savoy!

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Moonshine Runners Exhibition
Rad Cars of Savoy

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum preserves the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. Since 1956, the museum’s collection has grown from a modest display of 12 cars to become one of the world’s premier collections of racing automobiles and artifacts—with more than 55,000 artifacts and over 300 vehicles. As they look to the future, the museum is currently closed for a complete renovation of its facilities. This has allowed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and Savoy to collaborate on a two-part exhibition. Part One features a selection of special cars that are unique enough to have found their way into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s collection.

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1912 Fiat
  • 1928 Miller 91.5 Front Drive #4
  • 1929 Bugatti Type 35-B #88
  • 1935 Miller-Ford V-8 #43
  • 1938 Stevens (Sampson V16 Special) #32
  • 1941 Wetteroth (Noc-Out Hose Clamp Special) #16
  • 1952 Ferrari Type 375 #35
  • 1957 Belond Special #9 (Winner, Indianapolis 500, 1957 and 1958)
  • 1964 Hurst Floor Shift Special #47
  • 1968 Lotus 56/1 (STP Oil Treatment Special) #60
  • 1975 Eagle (Jose Johnson Spl) #30
  • 1991 Benetton B191B Ford F1 Grand Prix Car

On display June 11 – September 29, 2024.

RADwood is an event movement in the automotive hobby world devoted to celebrating the 80s and 90s automotive lifestyle, The name RADwood, was coined by co-founder and COO Warren Madsen, and it is a take-off on The Goodwood Revival. The Goodwood Revival is the only historic motor race meeting to be staged entirely in a period theme located in England. It is an immersive celebration of iconic cars and fashion. The term “radical” was adopted by users in the 70s, which meant “at the limits of control”. During the 80s the term was shortened to “rad” and was used for “cool” or “awesome”. This exhibition showcases vehicles from the Savoy Collection that were built in the 80s and 90s.

NOW ON DISPLAY

Vehicles comprising this exhibit:
· 1981 DeLorean
· 1983 Mercedes 380SL
· 1990 Cadillac Allante
· 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
· 1999 Plymouth Prowler

On display from May 7 – August 25, 2024.

Movie Cars, which opened on April 2, 2004, is an exhibit showcasing vehicles from box office hits like “Rain Man” and “War of the Roses.” While movies tend to feature an animal, creature, or human as the star, cinema is full of iconic cars that have somehow managed to steal the spotlight away from the main characters, whether it’s because they are integral to the story, featured in the best scenes, or because they’re an important part of a character’s lore. This exhibition showcases the actual cars from the movies with most being the “hero” car. The “hero” car is the main car driven by the principal actor. Automobiles included in this exhibit include:

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1925 Chevrolet Superior Roadster – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (On Loan from Angie and Jeff Chattin, JC Picture Cars)
  • 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible – “Rainman” (On Loan from Barry Levinson)
  • 1954 Mercury XM-800 – “Women’s World” (On Loan from The Richard H. Driehaus Automobile Collection)
  • 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe – “American Graffiti” (On Loan from Ray Evernham Enterprises)
  • 1960 Morgan Plus Four – “War of Roses” (On Loan from Wayne Carini)
  • 1963 Buick Riviera “Villa Riviera” – “For Those Who Think Young” (On Loan from Piston Palace Collection, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery B. Goldstein)
  • 1964 Leslie Special – “The Great Race” (On Loan from Stahls Auto Collection of Chesterfield, MI)
  • 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T– “Vanishing Point” (On Loan from The Stephens Performance Collection, Anderson, AL)
  • 1984 Ford LTD Country Squire Family Truckster – “Vacation” (On Loan from Steve and Lisa Griswold of Canton, GA)

On display April 2 – August 4, 2024.

Moonshine Runners Exhibition

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.

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 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 Panel Truck (On loan from Bethany Worley, Ferrum, VA)
  • 1954 Ford Mainline Business Coupe (On loan from Ricky & Joyce Lyle, Roanoke, VA)
  • 1957 Ford Custom Business Coupe (On loan from Ralph Watts, Buchanan, VA)

 

On exhibit July 9, 2024 through November 3, 2024.

Savoy Collection, Savoy Automobile Museum

Savoy Automobile Museum invites you to the Savoy Collection gallery to tour some of the vehicles from the permanent collection.

Now on Display

  • 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash – Located in Entry Hall
  • 1930 Ramblin’ Wreck Ford Model A Replica – Located in Entry Hall
  • 1932 Buick Model 67
  • 1939 Lincoln Zephyr
  • 1934 Chrysler Airflow Series CU
  • 1937 Cord 812 Beverly
  • 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer
  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird
  • 1956 Continental Mark II
  • 1956 Hillegas Sprint Racecar
  • 1956 Studebaker President Classic
  • 1956 Studebaker President Pinehurst Wagon
  • 1957 Buick Roadmaster Series 75
  • 1965 Ford Mustang
  • 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT-500
  • 1987 Ralt  RT31

In addition to the vehicles on display, Savoy Automotive Museum proudly houses a remarkable collection of 30 specially curated original works of art. These beautiful pieces can be found adorning our galleries and enhancing the ambiance of our delightful Cafe. As you explore the museum, be sure to pause and appreciate the intricate details and craftsmanship of the vehicles, while also immersing yourself in the artistic creations that surround you. Stepping into the museum, you will be greeted by a diverse range of artwork, carefully selected to provide a unique blend of styles, themes, and techniques. The collection showcases the intersection of art and automotive culture.

Whether you are an automobile enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a one-of-a-kind cultural experience, the Savoy Automotive Museum offers a captivating blend of automotive history and artistic expression. Visit us today and embark on a journey that celebrates the beauty of both automotive engineering and the visual arts.

Now on Display – Here is a sampling of the art.