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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!

A Highlight Tour is complimentary with admission and available most Wednesday – Fridays at 11:00 am.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Seven Generations of NASCAR In December 1947, Bill France, Sr. organized a meeting with drivers, mechanics, and car owners in Daytona Beach, FL, to discuss the future of stock car racing. NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, was born. Originally, cars were driven directly off the street and onto the racetrack. As safety and technology advanced, so has racecars. Since the first race in February 1948, there have been seven distinct generations of NASCAR racecars. From Stock Cars to Racecars explores the evolution from original stock cars to the high-tech modernization of today’s racing machines.

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1939 Ford Standard (On loan from the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and the Sosebee Family)
    • Pre-Generation 1: WWII Models
    • Gober Sosebee, #50 Cherokee Garage
  • 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS (On loan from Rob Kauffman/RK Motors, Charlotte, NC)
    • Generation 1: 1948-1966
    • Junior Johnson, #3 Holly Farms Poultry Industries, Inc.
  • 1974 Dodge Charger (On loan from Private Collection)
    • Generation 2: 1967-1980
    • Richard Petty, #43 STP
  • 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (On Loan from the Bill Rhine Collection)
    • Generation 2: 1967-1980
    • Butch Mock, #75 RahMoc Enterprises
  • 1985 Ford Thunderbird (On loan courtesy of the NASCAR Hall of Fame)
    • Generation 3: 1981-1991
    • Ricky Rudd, #15 Motorcraft
  • 1989 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (On loan from Hendrick Motorsports)
    • Generation 3: 1981-1991
    • Darrell Waltrip, #17 Tide
  • 1992 Ford Thunderbird (On loan courtesy of the NASCAR Hall of Fame)
    • Generation 4: 1992-2007
    • Bill Elliott, #11 Budweiser
  • 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS (On loan from Hendrick Motorsports)
    • Generation 5: 2008-2012
    • Jeff Gordon, #24 Pepsi
  • 2010 Chevrolet Impala SS (On Loan courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum)
    • Generation 5: 2008-2012
    • Jamie McMurray, #1 Bass Pro Shops
  • 2014 Chevrolet SS (On loan from Hendrick Motorsports)
    • Generation 6: 2013-2021
    • Dale Earnhardt, Jr., #88 National Guard
  • 2018 Ford Fusion (Savoy Collection, Generously donated by Mark Thompson)
    • Generation 6: 2013-2021
    • Mark Thompson, #66 Phoenix Air
  • 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE (On loan from Hendrick Motorsports)
    • Generation 7: 2022-Present
    • William Byron, #24 Axalta

On display on June 2, 2026 – September 27, 2026

 

Chrysler Corporation stunned the high-performance auto world in 1955 with the introduction of the Chrysler C-300, a sleek, race-bred coupe for the road. No one offered anything like it. The C-300 was Chrysler’s answer to the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird. But it was bigger and much more powerful. A simple and elegant two-door coupe, with clean, crisp, “Forward Look” styling by Virgil Exner and his talented team, the C-300 packed a hefty, 300-bhp FirePower Hemi V-8, with solid lifters and a racing cam, under its smooth hood. Twin Imperial grilles and checkered flag theme badges ensured passersby knew this car was something special. Wire wheels were optional. Speed was standard. And the “C” stood for cool! Not surprisingly, the 300 was an out-of-the-box hit, and Chrysler followed it up with an exciting series of what became known as “Letter Cars,” from 1955-to-1965. The first C-300, soon just called the Chrysler 300, anticipated the thrilling Muscle Car movement, with its GTOs, 409s and 442s, in the early 1960s. On NASCAR tracks, a well-tuned 300 could top 128-mph, and on the street, they were unbeatable. You could say that the Chrysler 300 inspired the winged Plymouth Road Runner, Superbird, and the Dodge Charger Daytona — and you’d be right. The exhibit will be on display from May 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026.

CARS ON DISPLAY:

  • 1955 Chrysler C-300, On loan from the McCandless Collection
  • 1957 Chrysler 300C, On loan from the private collection of Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Hallowell, III, Hershey, PA
  • 1958 Chrysler 300D, On loan from the McCandless Collection
  • 1960 Chrysler 300F, On loan from the McCandless Collection
  • 1961 Chrysler 300G, On loan from the McCandless Collection

On display May 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026

This exhibition will feature an evolution of wood-paneled automobiles from the Savoy Collection.

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1930 Ford Model A, Savoy Collection
  • 1939 Bantam Model 60, Savoy Collection
  • 1941 Packard 1901 One-Twenty, Savoy Collection
  • 1946 Mercury 69M, Savoy Collection
  • 1947 Nash Ambassador Series 60, Savoy Collection
  • 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan, Savoy Collection
  • 1948 Chrysler Windsor Town & Country, Savoy Collection
  • 1948 Packard Standard Eight, Savoy Collection
  • 1950 Packard Standard Eight, Savoy Collection
  • 1951 Crosley Super, Savoy Collection
  • 1953 Ford Crestline Country Squire, Savoy Collection
  • 2003 Club Car DS Electric, Savoy Collection

The exhibit will be on display from March 31, 2026 – August 2, 2026

The annual awards bestowed by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) are widely recognized and highly regarded within the car collecting community. Originally adopted in 1952, the AACA awards program recognizes outstanding achievement, superior contributions and participation within the hobby, and restoration excellence. The program includes three categories: National Awards, National Meet Competition Awards, and Region/Chapter Newsletter Contest Awards. In this exhibition, we are showcasing an array of national award-winning cars featured as part of the Savoy Collection.

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1934 Ford Model 40, Savoy Collection
    • 1976 AACA National First Prize
  • 1952 Oldsmobile 98 Series, Savoy Collection
    • 2000 AACA Senior National First Prize
  • 1953 Kaiser Dragon, Savoy Collection
    • 2000 AACA Senior National First Prize
  • 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible, Savoy Collection
    • 1993 AACA Senior National First Prize
  • 1963 Willys Aero 2600, Savoy Collection
    • 2021 AACA Historic Preservation of Original Features
  • 1964 Ford Galaxie 500, Savoy Collection
    • 1992 AACA Senior National First Prize

On display on March 3, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Savoy Collection, Savoy Automobile Museum
Sun-Kissed Convertibles is a special rotation of the Savoy Collection, showcasing convertibles owned by the museum during the summertime season, on display May 19 – August 30, 2026.
Early on, all cars were convertibles; economics and technology dictated this. However, there have always been owners who find something therapeutic about the sun on their face, and the wind in their hair when driving with a car’s top down; it is known as “Convertible Culture.” As opposed to being bundled up in cold weather, open-air riding is total liberation; a chance to relax as the panorama of outdoor majesty continually passes by. To celebrate this special aspect of automobile design, Savoy has dropped the top on a selection of cars from its permanent collection, allowing visitors to experience the beauty and thrill of the Sun-Kissed Convertible.

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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.