tim boyd Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) A 2019 Visit to the Gilmore Auto Museum Recently my brothers Robert and Jon joined me for a trip to the Gilmore Auto Museum in Southwestern Michigan. I last visited there about 20 years ago and I was astounded to see the facility and layout - it was virtually unrecognizable due to the expansion and new facilities there. Even though much of the facility was shut during the winter months, there was still plenty to see. The feature exhibit in early 2019 involved a stunning display of Duesenbergs.....easily into the tens of millions of dollars in terms of value. We also visited the "Barn Find" section where the unrestored Alexander Brothers "Victorian" was a centerpiece, a large collection of Air-Cooled Franklins, and a stunning Lincoln Museum/Showroom that in spite of missing some personal highlights (a 1987-92 Mk VII LSC and a 1961-63 Continental) still put the adjoining Cadillac showroom to .... well let's just say the Lincoln Museum was a highlight of the visit. All this topped off with a separate building full of Model A's and period accompaniments. Very, very impressive. The verdict? Well worth a visit, even in the winter, and most certainly during any summer weekend when all the buildings are open and they have featured marque events. And of course, if you can find a way to visit with your brothers, all the better! Enjoy the coverage that follows...just under 250 pictures at this link..... TIM TIM Edited January 28, 2019 by tim boyd
Lordmodelbuilder Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Nice pics Tim! Looks like I need to put that on the bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
Muncie Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Tim, thanks for the great review. Don't hear about this museum often, but it is huge with a lot of great cars. It's the same Gilmore that sponsored several AJ Foyt Indy cars.
Rob Hall Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 It's on my to-do list..maybe this summer. I'm planning a road trip maybe in June to see some Michigan lighthouses and visit Ann Arbor--haven't been back to my grad school town in 20 years.
peekay Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Ain't gonna happen - but the pics are a good compensation. Thanks Tim!
unclescott58 Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 I've been there twice. Still the best car museum I've ever been to. And I've been to few. The Auburn-Cord-Deusenberg ranks number two. I need to get back to both museums soon. Both are well worth the trip.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now