On a blustery, yet sunny April Thursday, members of the Club traveled by automobile to visit the Gilmore Car Museum. A 90-acre farm near Hickory Corners, Michigan is home to this amazing museum founded by Genevieve and Donald Gilmore in 1966. It all began with 35 vehicles but over time the collection has expanded to 400 vehicles and over 190,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The first “car.”
We were graciously welcomed and after a brief history, were provided with our own docent to help us navigate the vast series of buildings housing the collection. Halfway through our tour we stopped for lunch at the authentic 1940s Blue Moon Diner. After a filling lunch that may have involved a chocolate malt or strawberry sundae, our docent Mark picked us up to continue the tour.
The attention to detail was amazing! Music from the era was playing as we moved through the buildings and clothing and other artifacts rounded out the displays. Of particular interest were the one of-a-kind enlarged movie set from the 1967 Disney feature film, “The Gnome-mobile” and the vast display of automobile mascots.
Their dedication to telling the history of America through the automobile is fascinating and educational. We would certainly recommend you take a “Day Away” and experience the magic and memories at the Gilmore Car Museum.
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Gilmore Car Museum
Wendy, Kathleen, and Wendy by the “Gnome-mobile” set
Muscle Cars
Luxury vehicle
