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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 from 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

In 2014, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation partnered with the U.S. Department of the Interior and Library of Congress to record and protect America’s automotive past in perpetuity by launching the National Historic Vehicle Register (NHVR). This collaboration enables the significance of automobiles and their impact on American culture to be included into the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). Since then, 38 exclusive automobiles have been added to the Register, and this first-of-its-kind exhibition showcases eight of these National Treasures.

National Treasures is presented by Charles Schwab Kennesaw | The Pefferly Family

The Vehicles on Display:

  • 1938 Maserati 8CTF “Boyle Special”
    • NHVR No. 3
    • HAER No. IN-112
    • On loan from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
  • 1918 Cadillac Type 57 (U.S. 1257X)
    • NHVR No. 4
    • HAER No. WA-225
    • On loan from Marc & Christie Lassen of Sequim, WA
  • 1920 Anderson Six Convertible Roadster (34142)
    • NHVR No. 13
    • HAER No. SC-44
    • On loan from the Collection of Kathleen & Paul Ianuario
  • 1985 Modena Spyder California (Ferris Bueller “Ferrari”)
    • NHVR No. 22
    • HAER No. MD-192
    • On loan from Bob Winegard
  • 1966 Volkswagen Deluxe Station Wagon (Esau and Janie B. Jenkins)
    • NHVR No. 26
    • HAER No. SC-45
    • On loan from Esau and Janie B. Jenkins Family of Johns Island, SC
  • 1937 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton Sedan Chassis No. 1714 (Owned by Amelia Earhart)
    • NHVR No. 33
    • HAER No. IN-120
    • On loan from the JBS Collection – Owner Jack Boyd Smith, Jr.
  • Beatnik Bandit Built by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth | 1961
    • NHVR No. 35
    • HAER No. NV-51
    • On loan from the Collection of the National Automobile Museum, Reno, Nevada
  • Dodge Deora Built by the Alexander Brothers | 1967
    • NHVR No. 36
    • HAER No. MI-441
    • On loan from the Abrams Family

The exhibit will be on display from August 4, 2026 – December 6, 2026

Having been built from necessity and evolved into commonality, experience various models that took the jeep from Wartime Hero to Weekend Warrior. Initially intended for military service, soldiers found the jeep agile and able to go almost anywhere. Postwar it became the vehicle of choice for off-road travel. Various manufacturers have used jeeps for delivering mail, as the basis for Zamboni® ice machines, farm work, cab forward pickups, family-style SUVs, and even hy-railway systems. Today, the jeep is regarded as one of the most popular American 4×4 vehicles. Now on display:

NOW ON DISPLAY

  • 1942 Ford GPW, On loan from Rich & Scarlet Howard, Toccoa, GA
  • 1950 Willys-Overland VJ-3 Jeepster, On loan from Mike & Lynn O’Hara, Winston, GA, Willys-Overland Jeepster Club
  • 1962 Willys Forward Control FC-150, On loan from Rich & Scarlet Howard, Toccoa, GA
  • 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler, On loan from Danny Norman, Allenhurst, GA
  • 1982 AM General DJ-5L Dispatcher, On loan from the Studebaker National Museum, South Bend, IN
  • 1987 Jeep SJ Grand Wagoneer, On loan from Private Collection
  • 1997 Mitsubishi J55, On loan from Rich & Scarlet Howard, Toccoa, GA

On display on July 14, 2026 – November 8, 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 Convertibles.

Now on Display

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.