Holly Classics

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Welcome to the Holly Classics Experience!

With over 40 vehicles in this 8,000-square-foot venue, there is something for everyone. As a one-of-a-kind Classic Car and Motorcycle Museum, Holly Classics offers far more than beautifully preserved machines. Although these classics are well vetted and stunning in every way, it’s the stories behind these two- and four-wheeled creations that truly make Holly Classics a virtual petri dish of learning and enjoyment. Visitors come for the Classic Car and Motorcycle Exhibits, but stay for the unforgettable history woven into each display.

For instance, you will learn about Sylvester Roper, an inspiring inventor of the first automobile in 1863 and the first motorcycle in 1867. And at Holly Classics, you will see both of these vehicles up close and personal, discovering how Roper met his demise on one of them. Experiences like this are what make Holly Classics a favorite Educational Car Museum for Auto Enthusiasts who want to connect with stories that shaped transportation as we know it.
Curious about the woman who introduced the first gasoline automobile to the world in 1888? It was none other than Bertha Benz of Mercedes-Benz, and her love story with the famous Karl Benz is revealed alongside the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen at Holly Classics.
Speaking of women and famous cars… meet Alice Ramsey, a gritty pioneer of a lady who drove the first car across the nation in 1909. Piloting her Briscoe Maxwell Special through America’s countryside, Alice made this auto company famous while driving where there were no streets yet. You will see Alice standing proudly next to her 1909 Maxwell at Holly Classics.

If racing cars are your fixation, we have some of the best. Everything from open-wheel dirt racers and sprint cars to the famous 1965 Shelby Cobra and championship cars driven by icons like Denny Hamlin, a three-time NASCAR Daytona winner, and Michael Andretti, the all-time winner of IndyCar races at his retirement. Michael and Mario Andretti are perhaps the two most famous race drivers in the world. Their father-son story is told next to their 240Mph Championship car at Holly Classics, solidifying the museum as a true Race Car History Museum for fans who crave speed, heritage, and emotion.

Carroll Shelby, one of the pioneers in perfecting stylish, fast cars, is also featured at Holly Classics. Not only will you taste his famous chili, but you will hear how he overcame countless obstacles to beat Team Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. This race was made even more famous in the movie Ford v Ferrari. Shelby’s 1965 Cobra and his memorabilia are proudly on display at Holly Classics.
Meet the Amphicar — the car that swims! There were 3,600 of these German-built Amphicars produced between 1961-1968. Famous for its novelty as a convertible car that could drive on land and float in water, it used twin rear propellers to achieve 7 knots in water and could exceed 60 mph on land. President Lyndon B. Johnson made the Amphicars famous, splashing it into his ranch lake in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was known for terrifying his passengers when he would veer down a ramp to the lake shouting, “the brakes just gave out…!” Come see one of the original Amphicars at Holly Classics!
Back in the 1960s, the most highly paid and celebrated actor was the legendary Steve McQueen. McQueen known as the “King of cool” was famous for his 15 big-screen movies as well as his racing accomplishments in both cars and motorcycles. You will see the 917K Porsche that McQueen made famous in the movie “The 24 Hours of Le Mans”, as well as the 1961 Triumph Motorcycle he made iconic when jumping the German chain-link fence in the movie “The Great Escape.”
And while there are over 20 motorcycles to view at Holly Classics, perhaps the highlight is the one driven by actor Peter Fonda in the 1969 movie Easy Rider. With its flag-striped gas tank, polished chrome motor, pipes, and bars, it stands as a rolling piece of history. Although Fonda’s movie achieved a cult following because of the motorcycle, his character’s story was one of turmoil and regret. Yet it remains a powerful part of American cultural history, and you can see his motorcycle right here at Holly Classics.

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