bob mcdorman automotive museum

I was heading back home after a trip to Columbus, OH and took a route i don't normally take. On Route 33 East I saw a small sign for this museum. It is a couple miles form 33 in the little town of Winchester, OH. It houses a ton of signage and memorabilia and about 40 cars now. Many Corvettes from serial number 60 of a 1953 to a new 2015 and everything in between. There is even a couple 53 Buick Skylark convertibles. If you are a car guy or gal at all check this out. There web site is http://bobmcdormanautomuseum.com/. Details about hours and prices are there. Mr. McDorman even has his office there - the ultimate man cave. A very nice man.Enjoy.

I just visited this amazing place this week and was so glad I did! Only 10 minutes from downtown Columbus Ohio, its a MUST SEE for anyone that has a love for classic cars especially Corvettes. Its a great Saturday afternoon trip. Take the drive out to Canal Winchester, have lunch out there and visit the museum. You will be glad you did!

Located in the village of Canal Winchester, the Museum is a monument to the legacy of one of area’s most well-known Chevrolet dealers. Bob McDorman began his career in car sales in 1953. The first Corvette was also released that year, sparking McDorman’s lifelong fascination with America’s sports car. After he became a Chevrolet dealer in his own right in 1965, Corvettes formed the backbone of his own car collections. He was inducted into the National Corvette Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2012, in recognition of his contributions to both collecting and promoting the Corvette brand. The Museum isn’t enormous, but it has plenty of rarities and mint-condition originals. The 1957 Cameo on display is the only truck produced in that color combination for that model year. My Grandson’s favorite was the 1960 Corvair Monza Club Coupe on display. A 10,000 mile unrestored original, the car is also one of McDorman’s favorites. There are several other mint 50s Chevrolets nearby. They might be the finest unrestored originals of their kind, including a delivery-mileage ’53 Corvette. Mr. McDorman has started his project of creating “original” window sticker for every car on display. The autos on display will be rotated so you may want to visit more than once, although the $10.00 adult admission fee, might prohibit visiting as often as you might like.Although there are plenty of fantastic cars in the museum, they aren’t the only reason that you should go to it; Mr. McDorman himself is the most compelling part of the exhibit. He is also one of the nicest and most personable individuals you could ever meet. His huge office contains his desk in the museum and is flanked by the first 1978 Corvette Pace Car released to the public and the last one off the line. Vintage gasoline pumps, toy cars and other memorabilia line the walls of his office. Eighty-two year old Mr. McDorman was there and ready to talk to any visitor, whenever the museum is open (usually Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 10 am to 5 pm). He has a genuine approachability and affable disposition that must account for some of the endless number of customer satisfaction and GM dealer awards that carpet the walls. Mr. McDorman told my 14 year old grandson that he’s “just a car guy” and I can’t think of any words more fitting. Mr. McDorman told my 14 years old “car guy” to come back and see him when he’s 18. Mr. McDorman has been an asset to his community and a supporter of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and seems like a grand champion of a guy.Visit the museum to see the fabulous auto, neon signs, and other memorabilia, but STAY to enjoy the real gem ~ Mr. McDorman himself.