Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery is home to Shelby Mustangs this fall and winter. The display of vintage Shelby Mustangs is presented by the Shelby American Automobile Club. The exhibit includes three… [Read More]
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Forgotten Features: Classic & Cool Discontinued Options
Today’s cars focus on convenience, comfort, and technology. Although this is not a flawed approach for the current consumer climate, some contend they lack the creativity and artistry of bygone… [Read More]
Plymouth Showroom
A Plymouth exhibit is planned for the Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery. The display, presented by the Plymouth Owners Club, features a 1936 Plymouth, P2,1939 Plymouth, Rumble Seat Convertible, and a 1954… [Read More]
Vintage Bicycles: Enjoy the Ride
Vintage bicycles are generally defined as bikes produced between the 1920s and the 1990s. Introduced at the beginning of the nineteenth century, bicycles enabled people to travel significantly further in… [Read More]
Ollie’s Bang for the Buck Exhibit
The museum and Ollies Bargain Outlet have teamed up to present an exhibit focused on “Good Stuff Cheap.” The “Bang for the Buck” exhibit highlights great automotive deals. Pacers, Mavericks,… [Read More]
Carlisle Events 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Can you believe it’s been 50 years since friends Bill Miller, Jr. and Chip Miller had an idea that forever changed how automotive enthusiasts visit and participate in classic and… [Read More]
Husqvarna: “Get Your Husky On”
Our Husqvarna exhibit continues throughout the Fall. Husqvarna (Husky) Motorcycles has established itself among the most recognizable brands in the world of motorized vehicles. Husqvarna, a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor… [Read More]
Professional Vehicles: 100 Years of Service
Beginning in May 2024, the museum presents Professional Vehicles: 100 Years of Service spotlighting transportation alternatives that powered the efforts and determination of American service industries. For 100 years, specialized… [Read More]
Legacy Series: Dodge Challengers Then & Now
To coincide with our featured exhibit, “Muscle Cars: Past & Present,” we’re presenting our first legacy series display. In our Members 1st Gallery, the exhibit contrasts 1970 and 2019 Dodge Challengers, comparing… [Read More]
Austin-Healey
A display of vintage Austin-Healey cars is presented in the Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery by the Austin-Healey Sports and Touring Club. Founded in 1976 by five Austin-Healey owners in the Harrisburg/York… [Read More]
Muscle Cars: Past and Present
From the golden era of muscle cars of the ’60s and ’70s to today’s high-performance machines, the roar of an engine still ignites the passion of car lovers of all… [Read More]
Early Cadillacs
Our 20th Anniversary “going back in time” theme continues in the William-Clyne Showroom Gallery with a display of early Cadillacs. As a premier marque beginning in the early 1900s, Cadillac… [Read More]
Tucker 48 75th Anniversary Exhibit
As Preston Tucker’s “car of tomorrow” turns 75, the museum presents a special exhibition highlighting the achievement of this monumental milestone. This short-term exhibition anchors the “Tucker 48 75th Anniversary… [Read More]
The Liberty Car: Great War Cadillac US1257X
In 2005 Marc Lassen, a lifelong automotive enthusiast, discovered The Liberty Car—Cadillac US1257X—in a shed in Spokane, WA, with its WWI military history having been lost to time. Since its… [Read More]
BMW Motorcycles Centennial
2023 marks 100 years of BMW motorbike history! We’re ushering in the milestone by presenting our “BMW Centennial” exhibit in our lower-level motorbike gallery.
A Celebration of 20 Years: Going Back in Time
Our upcoming exhibit, opening in May 2023, marks the museum’s anniversary milestone by presenting “A Celebration of 20 Years: Going Back in Time.” For this unique anniversary exhibit, the museum’s… [Read More]
Cars, Christmas & More!
Get into the spirit of the holiday season. Join us for our annual celebration, Cars, Christmas & More! As the outside temperature falls, the Museum welcomes you indoors for warmth… [Read More]
Corvettes Celebrate 70!
The museum’s Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery is the home of the Allentown Area Corvette Club’s historic Corvette display. America’s Sports Car celebrates 70 years of production – 1953 through 2023 (and… [Read More]
Racing to the Finish Line
Revving the engines, speeding to the finish, waving the checkered flag. All of these bring to mind the adrenalin of racing and the thrill of victory. Our “Racing to the… [Read More]
The Jenkins 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Microbus
National Historic Vehicle #26. The Jenkins 1966 Volkswagen Type II Deluxe Station Wagon Microbus is now on display at the AACA Museum, Inc. Although at a glance the vehicle may… [Read More]
AMC Through the Decades
The American Motors Owners Association presents AMC Through the Decades in our Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery. The club plans a three-phase presentation highlighting the AMC legacy. April 27- June 29 –… [Read More]
ATVs: Off-Road Adventure
Our fun and fast ATV exhibit is here through October 22nd! Guest Curators Justin Wenrich & Jared Kauffman focused this exhibit on 3-wheel and 4-wheel ATV machines from the 1970’s,… [Read More]
Pedal Cars & Go-Karts
Automobile enthusiasts come in all ages and sizes. Likewise, the same is true for cars made for children. Many kids got their first set of wheels at a very early… [Read More]
Orphan Cars: Vehicles from Discontinued Marques & Brands
Exhibit Sponsors Beginning in mid-May, the galleries of the Museum will be filled with “automotive orphans.” Known as “Orphan Cars,” this collection of cars, buses, and motorcycles represent discontinued marques… [Read More]
“Something Special” Coast to Coast
Tom Cotter, author of 18 car- and racing-related books, including 10 in the “barn find” series, chronicled his experiences driving coast-to-coast in a 1926 Model T Ford Speedster in his… [Read More]
Packard Showroom Exhibit Presented by Keystone Packards
This fall, our Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery is the home of Keystone Packards’ historic Packard display. The company was considered the preeminent luxury car before World War II. Owning this renowned… [Read More]
Survivors: Unrestored Classic Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles
There is debate about the definition of the term “survivor car.” Here is our simple definition: “A survivor vehicle is a classic vehicle that has not been altered in any… [Read More]
Iconic Chevrolets
Iconic Chevrolets grace the Williams-Clyne Showroom presented by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. The club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all Chevrolets… [Read More]
Hershey’s History: Before & After Chocolate
The exhibit, presented by the Hershey History Center, focuses on various aspects of that history including the era before Mr. Hershey built his chocolate business; various pieces that were part of the… [Read More]
Keep on Truckin’: Light-duty Trucks
Pickup trucks are an American institution. Now driven by people from all walks of life for all kinds of purposes, that was not always the case. Our “Keep on Truckin’”… [Read More]
Highlights of Our Collection
As we reopen to the public on Saturday, June 27, we’re genuinely grateful to everyone who supported the Museum during our prolonged closure. To show appreciation for our members, donors,… [Read More]
Saluting First Responders and Frontline Workers
To show our appreciation for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 national emergency, our reopening features our “Salute to First Responders and Frontline Workers” exhibit. Whether health care… [Read More]
“Yes, We Drive These Cars!” Brass Era Cars
The Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA) exists to preserve, maintain, and document the earliest automobiles, from the inception of the horseless carriage to 1915. Central to the mission of… [Read More]
Herbie, The Love Bug
We were lucky enough to have a famous Herbie staying with us for a while! Meet Herbie #10: This Volkswagen is one of eleven original cars built by Walt Disney Studios… [Read More]
International Thunderbird Club Exhibit
May 18 – October 14, 2018 The Williams-Clyne Gallery here at the AACA Museum, Inc. will be home to some fabulous Thunderbirds! Our friends at the International Thunderbird Club (ITC)… [Read More]
Yeah, It’s Got a Hemi!
Most people associate the word “Hemi” with Mopar/Chrysler vehicles; however, there are many more vehicles that have a “Hemi” engine that might surprise you! The term “Hemi” refers to hemispherical… [Read More]
The Enduring Appeal of Road Maps
Years ago, oil companies used road maps to promote their brands of fuel and to assist the traveling public. Billions of road maps were given out at gas and service stations. The “They gave me… [Read More]
To Protect and Serve: Pennsylvania State Police Museum Exhibit
Honoring a rich tradition For over 100 years, the Pennsylvania State Police has lived up to its motto of “Honor, Service, Integrity, Respect, Trust, Courage, Duty.” We’re proud of their… [Read More]
Minibike Mania
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see Minibike Mania, there’s still time. The exhibit has been extended! Whether young or old, a minibike placed the freedom and luxury of… [Read More]
Mustangs: Six Generations of America’s Favorite Pony Car
This exhibit caters to the serious Mustang hobbyist as well as the general public, including a story-line of how the Mustang concept was developed along with some unusual models.
Colonial Chapter, National DeSoto Club Display
Highlighting stunning styling, flash, and fins, the Museum’s Williams-Clyne Gallery features DeSoto. The display, guest curated by the Colonial Chapter of the National DeSoto Club, features vintage vehicles, along with… [Read More]
1911 Oldsmobile Limited
Original and unrestored, this car is one of 159 seven-passenger Touring Limiteds built for 1911 and is believed to be the only completely unrestored and original example known to exist…. [Read More]
Age of Aquarius: Cars of the Counterculture and Beyond
The Museum’s “Age of Aquarius” harkens back to the era of tie-dye and muscle cars. Times were changing. So were the vehicles manufactured and marketed from 1967 (the release of… [Read More]
Land Yachts: Postwar American Luxury Convertibles
This exhibit showcases the beauty and the glamour of the full-size American convertibles built from the immediate post-WWII years through 1976 when Cadillac produced what was then believed to be… [Read More]
Dodge Brothers Vehicles from the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Dodge Brothers Club
Four different Dodge Brothers vehicles are on view in the Williams-Clyne Gallery courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Dodge Brothers Club. Dodge Brothers manufactured vehicles from 1914 – 1938 and… [Read More]
Raymond Loewy: A Retrospective
Raymond Loewy: A Retrospective exhibit is on view in cooperation with Hagley Museum & Library located in Wilmington, Delaware and the Raymond Loewy Estate. Raymond Loewy, (November 5, 1893 – July 14, 1986)… [Read More]
Studebaker Cool: 114 years of Innovation
“Studebaker Cool: 114 years of Innovation” will explore South Bend, Indiana’s contribution to wheeled transportation in the World. While the exhibit will discuss the Studebaker Brothers humble start as a wagon… [Read More]
Harley-Davidson History, Mythology, and Perceptions of America’s Motorcycle
Join us during the summer of 2019 for a remarkable journey on America’s Motorcycle! The story of Harley-Davidson serves as a parallel narrative of 20th century American culture and history. The… [Read More]
Pontiac-Oakland Club Keystone State Chapter Exhibit
The Keystone State Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International exhibit will feature several different types of these iconic GM brands over the next six months. From the early Oakland to… [Read More]
Buses and their Impact on the Civil Rights Movement
The backdrop of this exhibit featured two buses from the Museum of Bus Transportation collection, the 1956 GM PD 4014 and the 1955 Flexible VL-100, both were in service during the… [Read More]
