Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Sarasota
Founded in 1953, Sarasota Classic Car Museum is America's second oldest continuously operating antique automobile museum. It features a wide collection of antique cars and recounts more than 100 years of automotive history. Featuring an impressive variety of classic and muscle cars, the collection boasts immaculately restored vintage autos, among which you’ll find John Lennon's Mercedes Roadster or Paul McCartney's Mini Cooper. The museum also has photo displays, a gift shop and early arcade games on tap.
Why You Should Visit:
You’ll get lost in the yesteryear while exploring a unique collection of vintage automobiles, one-of-a-kind autos, and learning about displayed cars’ history
Tip:
Try to access the un-airconditioned section located in the back of the museum, separated by double doors. There you can also explore various cars and trucks in different states of repair and get a more comprehensive glimpse of various examples of automotive craftsmanship.
Hosted in the same building, there is a Vintage Motors classic cars store. If you are visiting the Museum on a day when the store is open, you can also explore the beautifully restored classic cars that are for sale.
Why You Should Visit:
You’ll get lost in the yesteryear while exploring a unique collection of vintage automobiles, one-of-a-kind autos, and learning about displayed cars’ history
Tip:
Try to access the un-airconditioned section located in the back of the museum, separated by double doors. There you can also explore various cars and trucks in different states of repair and get a more comprehensive glimpse of various examples of automotive craftsmanship.
Hosted in the same building, there is a Vintage Motors classic cars store. If you are visiting the Museum on a day when the store is open, you can also explore the beautifully restored classic cars that are for sale.
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Sight Name: Sarasota Classic Car Museum
Sight Location: Sarasota, USA (See walking tours in Sarasota)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Sarasota, USA (See walking tours in Sarasota)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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