Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed announced recent acquisitions and loans are now on display at the museum. Over 10 vehicles and engines are now on exhibit.
“Every time you visit our museum, there is always something new and exciting to see,” said Tim Matthews, curator at Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed. “We are continually adding to the collection and are excited to announce new acquisitions and loans that are now available for viewing.”
The new vehicles that are now on display include a '57 Corvette, a ’57 Bel Air, a '98-Mile-High Corvette, and a '57 Daytona Corvette.
"Our restoration team is always hard at work preserving historical vehicles and artifacts,” Matthews added. “We are so excited to partner with Joe Trybulec to display his extremely rare ‘57 Daytona Corvette. It is a miracle that it survived without being changed other than being hidden under a coat of gold paint for so many years.
"Joe is contemplating having the gold paint meticulously removed by conservators here to reveal the white original livery, which is still intact underneath. We are so excited to be involved with the process and feel like the Museum of American Speed is a perfect place for such an important vehicle to be viewed by the public.”
The new engines that are now on display include the Italimeccanica Flathead crank, the GM 396, and the Chrysler Slant 6.
Recognized last year as the No. 1 attraction for car lovers in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice awards, Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is currently home to over 150,000 square feet of display space over three levels. The museum was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive racing engine and speed equipment development, and to preserve, interpret, and display items significant in racing and automotive history.
The museum’s collection results from “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith’s personal involvement in racing and hot rodding, and their family’s lifelong passion for collecting and preserving racing and automotive history.
The museum also features many other unique displays, including the largest collection of vintage pedal cars, gas-powered miniature race cars, automobile-themed toys, automotive art, lunchboxes, and more.
Last fall, the museum announced an expansion project that will add another 90,000 square feet to the museum. The first phase of the expansion is currently underway and is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
For more information about Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed, museum hours, or displays, visit www.museumofamericanspeed.com.
