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Historic General Motors collection goes to auction in Florida

A substantial General Motors collection of extremely rare and sought-after muscle cars is about to go to auction in Florida, USA.


The Muscle Car City Museum – owned by real estate mogul Rick Treworgy – is set to permanently close its doors on January 17, 2021, and the circa-200 vehicles on display will go to individual auction on January 22-23 with no set reserve price.

Located inside a decommissioned Walmart department store, the museum also comprises a workshop, secondary car showroom, gift shop, and a 1950s-style diner.

 

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Chevrolet Corvettes make up the bulk of the collection, with 80 examples on display, about 20 of which are 1967 Stingray variants.

Chevrolet Camaros are also well represented, and sit alongside Chevrolet Impalas, El Caminos, Chevelles, and Novas.

According to the museum’s website, interested parties will be able to bid in person, via phone, or over the internet.

 

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However, buyers keen to get their classic machines on the road will need to wait, as the auction documents reveal most of the vehicles require considerable work to become roadworthy.

It is unclear why the facility is closing down, however multiple outlets have cited the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic as a key factor in the decision.

William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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