Contemporary Automobile Gallery and Event Venue Where
"The Automobile Is The Art"
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June 2021 Edition
A newsletter for the car enthusiast!
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From the Desk of Darrel Burnett
Executive Director
As we launch into the month of June and look back on the month of May, I hope you had a relaxing and blessed Memorial Day weekend while keeping those who gave their lives for our country foremost in your thoughts. For that reason, my years covering the Indianapolis 500 are among my most cherished. There isn’t a feeling that remotely comes close to being on the track right before the green flag drops and witnessing the chills and tears from even the toughest of personalities when our military who made the ultimate sacrifice are honored. That tradition remained intact again this past Sunday despite a limited crowd of 135,000 due to COVID.
I hope you had the opportunity to read my Steering Column in May when I wrote about The Automobile Gallery’s 2001 Dallara Indy Car. Its rich history extended to this year’s 105th running of the Indy 500. 20 years ago, Mark Dismore started the 85th running of the Indy 500 on the inside of Row 2. Ed Carpenter, who was the last to race our Indy Car in competition, duplicated that feat when he put his modern version of the #20 Sonax Indy Car on the inside of Row 2 for this year’s race as he chased his first win at Indy.
Carpenter ran with the leaders until stalling during a pit stop on lap 33 left him fighting his way back from back of the pack. Carpenter’s more than respectable 5th place finish was overshadowed by Helio Castroneves’ record-tying 4th Indianapolis 500 win. Fired just one year ago by Penske Racing, Castroneves roared back with a new team and a new vengeance to stand alone at the top of the racing world. Congratulations to one of racing’s greatest champions and ambassadors.
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As the month of June races ahead in its own right, mark your calendars because we are just 18 days away from our 4th annual Cars & Guitars Car Show. Thanks to you and our wonderful friends in the car hobby, the month of June promises to be quite a ride!
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Don’t miss Darrel Burnett’s Steering Column coming to an inbox near you June 15th. This month The Back to the Future DeLorean travels Back to…The Library of Congress!
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There was a monk in the 1200s who predicted the existence of cars. Roger Bacon was a Franciscan friar who lived from around 1214-1292. In one of his documents he wrote: “Cars can be made so that without animals they will move with unbelievable rapidity.” He also predicted airplanes, steamships, submarines and scuba diving suits! |
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4th Annual
Cars and Guitars Car Show
June 19, 2021
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Our 4th Annual Car Show is less than a month away!
All of the details are in place for this amazing family-friendly car show on June 19th from 8am until 2pm.
This isn't your run of the mill car show! Sure, we are planning on having 300 classic cars for you to admire but, in addition to all those wonderful cars, you will be able to drink in a true family festival atmosphere!
At 10am Johnny Wad will be performing, right in the middle of all of the action!
We have a new expanded Kid's Zone area where there will be face painting, lawn games, photo opportunities and wooden cars for the kids to paint and take home.
Food and beverage will be available in our back lot featuring burgers, hot dogs and fun treats from Fun Fest Foods Truck. Our front lot will feature more choices from our Food Truck friends Bay Burger, Taco Tone's and Captain Quesadilla. Come early and kick off the morning with coffee and doughnuts.
You are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item and we will be donating all to Paul's Pantry and NEW Community Shelter!
Don't worry we still have space available for you to register your car or truck too! It is only $10.00 to pre-register your car/truck and that includes two meal tickets per car. , OR you can register the day of the show for $15 per car, which also includes the two meal tickets!
Come enjoy this free, family fun event on June 19th!
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Amazing Rates From Our
Presenting Sponsor of Cars and Guitars
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union
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Looking for something special to give the man in your life for Father's Day..OR just because? How about an Automobile Gallery gift basket? Admission Tickets to the gallery? Look no further, we have you covered!
All items can be purchased online and mailed to you, or picked up at our front desk.
They are also available for purchase at the front desk! We are open daily from 9-3pm!
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Have you been seen activity close to the buildings of The Automobile Gallery recently? Well, your eyes haven't deceived you, we are expanding!
When William "Red" Lewis purchased the former Denil Cadillac building, which is now The Automobile Gallery, he also purchased the neighboring buildings in hopes that we would one day be able to expand, and that is exactly what is happening! Another 8500 square feet of display area is scheduled to open at the end of July.
Our first expansion was completed in 2018, which we fondly refer to as The Automobile Gallery's Truck Garage. The building next to it, an old Packard Dealership and pictured above, will be home to larger events and more of the Gallery's fabulous collection.
We are looking forward to its unveiling!
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The Automobile Gallery
is a proud member of
Blue Star Museums
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The Automobile Gallery is proud to be part of Blue Star Museums, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share with them America’s cultural treasures.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. During the summer months, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members
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Rawhide Boys Ranch '65 GTO |
Congratulations to our friends at Rawhide Boys Ranch. The Rawhide ’65 GTO that we enjoyed having on display in 2020 went across the block in front of a national audience at the Mecum Auction in Indianapolis May 15th. The hammer price was $72,000 with all proceeds going to fund the wonderful programs for the young men at Rawhide. |
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Weddings at The Automobile Gallery |
Weddings at The Automobile Gallery are unique! Check out our wedding video to see for yourself! Give us a call today! We still have 2021 and 2022 dates available!
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Memberships at
The Automobile Gallery
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Start the year off right with a membership to The Automobile Gallery!
We have memberships for individuals, couples, families, and corporations!
All memberships include:
- Unlimited visits to the Gallery for one year
- Discounts on all gift shop purchases
- Discounts on Special Event Tickets
- Early ticket sales for special openings and special events
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The Automobile Gallery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of our visitors and community. Becoming a member of The Automobile Gallery helps support its mission, which in part is to educate, inspire and share the passion of the automobile with others. Through the generosity of memberships, donations, admissions and event income, The Automobile Gallery will continue for generations to come as one of the finest galleries of its kind in the country. |
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You may support The Automobile Gallery by making a gift to our endowment fund. This endowment will provide funding in perpetuity for the Gallery to serve the community through various educational programs, exhibits, and interactive learning environments to teach the history of the American Automobile. |
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Joyce-Lyn & Steve Altieri
Brent Baker
James Bednarowski
Christopher Boland
Ann & Steve Bradford
Kaleb Cieslewicz
Grant De Broux
Joe Griffiths & Family
Michael Sullivan &M2Logistics
Keith Obermiller & Family
Tom & Dawn Olejniczak
Jeff & Cheryl Tyndall
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Contemporary Automobile Gallery and Event Venue Where
"The Automobile is the Art"
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Gallery open 9:00am - 3:00pm daily, hours subject to change.
*Prepurchase Tickets and Gift Certificates Available*
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