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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

Prominent Packards Exhibit
Moonshine Runners Exhibition

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 (Not on display effective 9/10/2024)
  • 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 (Not on display effective 9/10/24)

On display June 11 – September 29, 2024.

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
· 1953 Packard Clipper Deluxe
· 1973 Saab 96
· 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic

This exhibition will be on display August 27, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Prominent Packards Exhibit

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.

NOW 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 loan from Donald Ghareeb and his daughter Elizabeth Ghareeb, Vestavia Hills, AL)
  • 1934 Packard Super Eight Model 1104, Coupe (On loan from the estate of Harvey Knight)
  • 1937 Packard Model 120-C Convertible Coupe (On loan from the estate of Harvey Knight)
  • 1941 Packard 180 Series 2 LeBaron Sport Brougham (Savoy Collection)
  • 1941 Packard 120 4 Door Wagon Deluxe (Woodie) (Savoy Collection)
  • 1947 Packard Custom Super Eight Clipper 4-Door Touring Sedan (Savoy Collection)
  • 1948 Packard Standard Eight, Model 2201 Station Wagon (Woodie) (Savoy Collection)
  • 1949 Packard Super Deluxe Eight Victoria Convertible (Savoy Collection)
  • 1953 Packard Caribbean, 2-Door Convertible (On loan from Marion Benson)

On display August 5 – December 1, 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
  • 1937 Cord 812 Beverly
  • 1951 Volkswagen Beetle
  • 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.