Posting something positive: Lane automotive museum, Nashville

March 13, 2023, 12:53 PM

I was last there in the second year that they were open, now 20 years. The founder is still involved. He was there Saturday when we went, parked his Morgan out front.

If you're ever around Nashville this is worth the visit. The vehicles had almost all changed since I was there last. They ran 3 live demonstrations while we were there (uncommon).

Even the women with us who generally aren't big car people thoroughly enjoyed the museum. You will see such rarities, oddities and unique vehicles from all over the world that everyone will have something they find interesting and people will struggle to pick their number 1 favorite vehicle.

I think April 1st they are giving kids under 12 rides in micro cars, like the Messerschmitt.

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March 13, 2023, 01:04 PM

vthoky

I'd like to go visit. Thank you for mentioning it.

Here's a link, for others interested: https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/

March 13, 2023, 01:05 PM

HRK

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Lane automotive museum

Looks interesting, really like seeing these places, some folks really put together interesting collections.

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March 13, 2023, 01:28 PM

Perception

It's a pretty amazing place if you're into cars. My wife isn't- but she loved it too. They have a huge collection that they rotate out regularly and some of it's pretty quirky.

It's worth it to pay the extra for the behind the scenes tour- they take you through the basement (where they warehouse and repair everything that's not on display) and outside so you get to see the whole collection and not just the stuff they have on display at the moment.

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March 13, 2023, 01:30 PM

Tejas421

Yes, it is great fun with a lot of interesting cars. I take out of town guests there frequently.

March 13, 2023, 07:04 PM

egregore

Ooh, I love those kinds of museums. Back when I lived near there, circa mid-1990s, I visited the Petersen museum in Los Angeles. At the time I went, most of the cars on display were Duesenbergs, with the theme "It's a Duesy!"

March 13, 2023, 07:11 PM

HRK

For our two wheel enthusiasts, and frankly anyone with an interest in motorsports and world wide history of transportation, Barber Motorsports is a must stop

If all y'all get a little south of Nashville, outside of Birmingham Alabama, stop into the Barber Motorsports Museum, you won't believe the inventory including motorcycles for the most part an some race cars.

You'll see some makes that you only read about, right there, Ariel 4, 1912 Indian, 1894 Hildebrand and Wolfmuller, the list never seems to end.

Race race bike enthusiasts, oh mamma, you will jaw drop... Maybe you can get out on the circuit LOL

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March 13, 2023, 07:42 PM

dking271

I haven’t been there since 2005. I will put it on my list of things to check out as I enjoyed it my last time through.

March 13, 2023, 08:02 PM

cslinger

That place is amazing. Try to get a tour of the “basement” or all the stuff not on the floor.

Do they still do the car crush?

Even if you are not a car person it’s worth going to see some weird and interesting pieces.

March 13, 2023, 11:47 PM

flashguy

I'm sure I'd enjoy a visit.

I can recommend the Auburn Cord Duesenburg Museum in Auburn, Indiana.

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March 14, 2023, 10:22 AM

Johnny 3eagles

If you love motorcycles, Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley North Carolina is certainly worth your time. Every one of the bikes run.

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March 14, 2023, 12:44 PM

Perception

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Originally posted by HRK:
For our two wheel enthusiasts, and frankly anyone with an interest in motorsports and world wide history of transportation, Barber Motorsports is a must stop

If all y'all get a little south of Nashville, outside of Birmingham Alabama, stop into the Barber Motorsports Museum, you won't believe the inventory including motorcycles for the most part an some race cars.

You'll see some makes that you only read about, right there, Ariel 4, 1912 Indian, 1894 Hildebrand and Wolfmuller, the list never seems to end.

Race race bike enthusiasts, oh mamma, you will jaw drop... Maybe you can get out on the circuit LOL

Link

Barber has been on my list for quite a while, but it's just far enough away that I've never made it down there.