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'''Old Car Heaven''' is an | '''Old Car Heaven''' is an event venue and vintage automobile exhibit located in a warehouse at 3501 [[1st Avenue South]], near the [[35th Street Viaduct]]. It opened on [[December 31]], [[2008]] and is owned by [[Indian Springs]] attorney [[Stewart Dudley]]. | ||
The venue houses the remaining treasures from Dudley's extensive automobile collection, including dozens of Chrysler's as well as other models, including long-gone manufacturers and | The 80,000 square-foot venue houses the remaining treasures from Dudley's extensive automobile collection, including dozens of Chrysler's as well as other models, including long-gone manufacturers and rare exotic cars. The venue, which also features a performance stage, cocktail bar and recording studio, held its grand opening for New Year's Eve with a party featuring music by [[Oteil Burbridge]] and [[Carlos Pino]]. | ||
Much of Dudley's car collection was sold at an on-site auction in June [[2009]]. The auction raised $3.4 million. A 1961 Chrysler 300 G won the highest bid of $137,500. The lowest-priced sale was $990 for a 1954 Dodge Coronet. The remaining collection features at 1930s Brewster | Much of Dudley's car collection was sold at an on-site auction in June [[2009]]. The auction raised $3.4 million. A 1961 Chrysler 300 G won the highest bid of $137,500. The lowest-priced sale was $990 for a 1954 Dodge Coronet. The remaining collection features at 1930s Brewster limousine, a 1915 Packard, and one specimen of every Plymouth convertible produced between 1941 and 1965. The cars are kept in working order and Dudley has envisioned the museum as a place where some visitors could actually sit in the driver's seat or even take a spin. Other possible plans include adding a drive in cinema. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Thomson, Keith (October 2008) "[http://gardenandgun.com/article/old-car-heaven Old Car Heaven: An Alabama attorney wants to put you in the driver's seats of his classics]" ''Garden & Gun'' | * Thomson, Keith (October 2008) "[http://gardenandgun.com/article/old-car-heaven Old Car Heaven: An Alabama attorney wants to put you in the driver's seats of his classics]" ''Garden & Gun'' | ||
* Tutor, Chris (December 19, 2008) "[http://blog.al.com/engine-block/2008/12/old_car_heaven_where_old_cars.html Old Car Heaven: Where old cars go to live forever]." | * Tutor, Chris (December 19, 2008) "[http://blog.al.com/engine-block/2008/12/old_car_heaven_where_old_cars.html Old Car Heaven: Where old cars go to live forever]." {{BN}} | ||
* Harvey, Alec (December 19, 2008) "Old Car Heaven opens on New Year's Eve with Oteil Burbridge." | * Harvey, Alec (December 19, 2008) "Old Car Heaven opens on New Year's Eve with Oteil Burbridge." {{BN}} | ||
* MacDonald, Ginny (June 20, 2009) "Classic vehicle lovers make bids for history on wheels." | * MacDonald, Ginny (June 20, 2009) "Classic vehicle lovers make bids for history on wheels." {{BN}} | ||
* Potter, Jody (June 24, 2009) "More Old Car Heaven auction results." | * Potter, Jody (June 24, 2009) "More Old Car Heaven auction results." {{BN}} | ||
* Crowe, Christina (April 15, 2010) "Roadworthy: Local vintage car enthusiasts have their pick of collectibles to ogle." ''Black & White'' | * Crowe, Christina (April 15, 2010) "Roadworthy: Local vintage car enthusiasts have their pick of collectibles to ogle." ''Black & White'' | ||
Revision as of 10:23, 6 June 2014
Old Car Heaven is an event venue and vintage automobile exhibit located in a warehouse at 3501 1st Avenue South, near the 35th Street Viaduct. It opened on December 31, 2008 and is owned by Indian Springs attorney Stewart Dudley.
The 80,000 square-foot venue houses the remaining treasures from Dudley's extensive automobile collection, including dozens of Chrysler's as well as other models, including long-gone manufacturers and rare exotic cars. The venue, which also features a performance stage, cocktail bar and recording studio, held its grand opening for New Year's Eve with a party featuring music by Oteil Burbridge and Carlos Pino.
Much of Dudley's car collection was sold at an on-site auction in June 2009. The auction raised $3.4 million. A 1961 Chrysler 300 G won the highest bid of $137,500. The lowest-priced sale was $990 for a 1954 Dodge Coronet. The remaining collection features at 1930s Brewster limousine, a 1915 Packard, and one specimen of every Plymouth convertible produced between 1941 and 1965. The cars are kept in working order and Dudley has envisioned the museum as a place where some visitors could actually sit in the driver's seat or even take a spin. Other possible plans include adding a drive in cinema.
External links
- Old Car Heaven website
References
- Thomson, Keith (October 2008) "Old Car Heaven: An Alabama attorney wants to put you in the driver's seats of his classics" Garden & Gun
- Tutor, Chris (December 19, 2008) "Old Car Heaven: Where old cars go to live forever." The Birmingham News
- Harvey, Alec (December 19, 2008) "Old Car Heaven opens on New Year's Eve with Oteil Burbridge." The Birmingham News
- MacDonald, Ginny (June 20, 2009) "Classic vehicle lovers make bids for history on wheels." The Birmingham News
- Potter, Jody (June 24, 2009) "More Old Car Heaven auction results." The Birmingham News
- Crowe, Christina (April 15, 2010) "Roadworthy: Local vintage car enthusiasts have their pick of collectibles to ogle." Black & White