Classic-car collector Guy Mace plans to open a Route 66 Car Museum on June 15 at 1624 W. College St. (aka Route 66) in Springfield, Missouri.
According to a news release from the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Patrons can see two Rolls Royces, the 1926 Hudson used in the 1939 movie “The Grapes of Wrath,” a 1955 BMW that is all original except for the fabric on the seats and a 1967 Healey that is one of only 125 ever made that were painted golden beige. His collection also features eight Jaguars built between 1954 and 1974, the Zombie Protection Truck from the movie series “Resident Evil,” a one-cylinder 1907 REO, a Gotham Cruiser and many other unique vehicles in excellent condition.
Mace, who began collecting cars in 1990 as investments, shows them off by driving each of them. He decided that wasn’t enough and it was time to share them with others more often by opening the museum.
Strolling through the aisles, he tells stories about each automobile, explaining their history, how and why he acquired them, and details about their engines, paint colors and more.
“I enjoy cars,” Mace said. “I enjoy showing the cars. I think it’ll be a great boon to Route 66.”
Admission to the museum to see the 67 cars will be $15. Discounts for veterans and children will be available.
Mace and his son were participants in the 2015 Hemmings Motor News Great Race that took place on Route 66, driving a 1932 Ford Roadster.
(Images of Guy Mace’s cars via the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau)