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Join us on November 11, 2025, for the opening of our newest temporary exhibit, Shelby. The name Carroll Shelby holds a vaulted position in automobile history. As a race car driver, his win at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans was the pinnacle of his racing career. A heart condition forced him to retire in 1960. Shelby dreamed of building a car combining the reliability of an American made engine and the handling and balance of European cars. A deal with Ford Motor Co. [...]

Join us on July 15, 2025, for the opening of our newest temporary exhibit, Small Block Muscle. Chevrolet’s mid-1950s small block V8 engine was a game changer. Nicknamed Mighty Mouse, it was the first of the small block muscle engines to hit the market. A lighter engine, mated with performance enhancers and a light weight frame, produces a car that is more responsive and fun to drive than a big-block car. These cars will never have the raw power and speed of their counterparts but [...]

Join us on September 30, 2025, for the opening of our newest temporary exhibit, Cannon Ball Run. The Cannon Ball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Race is named for Erwin Baker who logged an estimated 5.5 million miles and set 55 different cross-country records in the early days of automobiles. The first run was in 1933 with Baker’s 53.5 hour drive from New York to LA. In 1971, to protest the new 55 MPH speed limit, Brock Yates and others revived the Cannon Ball Run to break the [...]

Join us on February 4, 2025, for the opening of our newest temporary exhibit, Locally Owned. Brought back by popular demand, Locally Owned features cars from private collectors living in close proximity to the Museum. This exhibition showcases everything from a 1925 Model T to a 1973 Ford Bronco. Toss in the George Barris built 1940 Mercury Lead Sled and not one, but two, Batmobiles, plus an assortment of cars and trucks from stock to tricked out, this exhibition has something for everyone! The exhibit [...]