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ALLENTOWN, PA<\/strong> \u2013 American On Wheels Museum announces its next exhibit opening October 27 through March of 2022. The Gary Hiller Collection; One Man\u2019s Collection \u2013 From Boyhood to Manhood<\/strong>. Incorporating model designs from 1931 to 1951, it follows the obsession of one youngster with his first car, a 1930 Ford – Model A Cabriolet that he saved from the junkman in 1954 when he was twelve years old, lovingly restored it until he was old enough to drive it, and the story continues up until his purchase of a 1933 Auburn Boattail Speedster in 2021. Along the way, Mr. Hiller acquired five Buicks, another Ford, and a Chrysler.<\/p>\n The uniqueness of this exhibit is in the details: how young Gary got his first car for $37, stored it in his grandmother\u2019s backyard for four years, working on it until he was old enough to actually drive it. And how he purchased a 1936 Buick Roadmaster, \u201cOld Blue,\u201d in 1965, which started Gary\u2019s love for Buicks. When he purchased this car (for $32) in Hempstead, NY, it had 55,785 miles on the odometer. Today, \u201cOld Blue\u201d has 60,360 miles on the odometer.\u00a0 The car had been in a garage for 24 years. The oil had not been changed since October 14, 1941 \u2013 he left the original oil change stickers on the door.<\/p>\n Museum Executive Director, Linda Merkel, states this exhibit is certainly one of kind to view.\u00a0 There will be storyboards explaining the timeline of Mr. Hiller\u2019s outstanding collection for all to view.<\/p>\n At America On Wheels, you can see all the automobiles and learn their fascinating stories, including seeing the one that almost got away, and the one that won the Nicola Bulgari Choice Award at the National Buick Club Anniversary Show held in Allentown in 2016.<\/p>\n Sneak preview of the cars on display:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Visit www.americaonwheels.org<\/a> for Museum hours of operation.\u00a0 Adults $12, Seniors $9.00, Children 12 and under FREE every weekend.\u00a0 Seniors FREE the first Thursday of each month.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: ALLENTOWN, PA \u2013 American On Wheels Museum announces its next exhibit opening October 27 through March of 2022. The Gary Hiller Collection; One Man\u2019s Collection \u2013 From Boyhood to … Continue reading A Boy\u2019s Hobby Becomes a Museum Exhibit – New Exhibition to Open at America On Wheels<\/span> \n
\nLinda Merkel
\nExecutive Director
\nAmerica On Wheels Museum
\n5 North Front Street
\nAllentown, PA 18102
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