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'''Old Car Heaven''' | '''Old Car Heaven''' was 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 was owned by [[Indian Springs]] attorney [[Stewart Dudley]]. The business closed in December [[2017]]. | ||
The 80,000 square-foot venue housed the remaining treasures from Dudley's extensive automobile collection, featuring dozens of Chryslers as well as other models, including long-gone manufacturers and rare exotic cars. The venue, which also featured 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]]. | 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 featured 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 had 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 included adding a drive-in cinema. | ||
Dudley filed for personal bankruptcy in [[2017]] and his assets, including Old Car Heaven and its associated car collection, were auctioned off by a trustee to settle his debts on [[December 2]]. The property was sold in January [[2018]]. | |||
==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 | * 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'' | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Former museums]] | ||
[[Category:Auto culture]] | [[Category:Auto culture]] | ||
[[Category:Former event spaces]] | |||
[[Category:1st Avenue South]] | [[Category:1st Avenue South]] | ||
[[Category:35th Street South]] | [[Category:35th Street South]] | ||
[[Category:2008 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:2017 disestablishments]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:14, 29 January 2024
Old Car Heaven was 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 was owned by Indian Springs attorney Stewart Dudley. The business closed in December 2017.
The 80,000 square-foot venue housed the remaining treasures from Dudley's extensive automobile collection, featuring dozens of Chryslers as well as other models, including long-gone manufacturers and rare exotic cars. The venue, which also featured 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 featured 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 had 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 included adding a drive-in cinema.
Dudley filed for personal bankruptcy in 2017 and his assets, including Old Car Heaven and its associated car collection, were auctioned off by a trustee to settle his debts on December 2. The property was sold in January 2018.
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