About
Jeff Lane
President and Board Member
David Yando
Secretary and Board Member
Erik de Widt
Board Member
Kevin Millen
Board Member
Bob McKeown
Board Member
DISPLAYING, GIFTING, OR SELLING A VEHICLE
Are you considering displaying, gifting, or selling a vehicle or other automotive-related material to Lane Motor Museum?
Car enthusiasts donate because they wish to share in our mission of collecting and preserving automotive history for future generations. Any vehicle or artifact offered will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. The assessment to determine acceptance includes many factors: historical engineering/design elements, the impact the vehicle may have had on the industry, how it compares to vehicles currently represented in the Museum, and if it fills a significant gap in the collection.
DISPLAYING A VEHICLE AT LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
At this time, Lane Motor Museum is not accepting vehicles for display. We recognize that many car enthusiasts have vehicles that deserve to be seen by the public, but we are still in the process of finalizing our display space. When we are ready to begin accepting vehicles, we will post information here and the Museum bulletin board.
GIFTING A VEHICLE OR AUTOMOTIVE-RELATED MATERIAL
TO LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
Lane Motor Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Donating a vehicle may provide substantial tax savings for you. If you have a car, motorcycle, or automotive-related object that you would like to donate, please let us know by completing the form.
SELLING A VEHICLE TO LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
If you have a vehicle that you believe would be a good addition to the Lane Motor Museum collection, please complete the form, attach a picture of your vehicle, and return both to:
Mr. Jeff Lane
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
USA
Click here to download the GIFTING or SELLING a vehicle form.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE CURATOR ANSWERS... (Click on any question to read answer.)
How long has it taken to build the collection?
What is your smallest and largest vehicle?
What age are the cars in the collection?
What is the weirdest car at the Museum?
Where did you find these cars?
What is the fastest car?
Does Lane Motor Museum really have cars from A to Z?
How many cars are in the collection?
Do they all run?
Is there anything you want for the collection that you don’t already have?
How long has it taken to build the collection?
The foundation was based on a donation of 70 vehicles in 2002. The majority of
the cars have been acquired by the Museum since that time.
What is your smallest and largest vehicle?
Our smallest vehicle is a Peel P50. It is listed in the Guinness World Records as
the “Smallest Street-Legal Car” and it is 53” long, 39” wide, and 53” high. The
vehicle was built by Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man, U.K. from
1962 until 1965. A single passenger car capable of speeds up to 40 mph.
The largest is the amphibious LARC-LX. It is the width, length, and height of
three semis parked side by side. Built for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era,
the tires are 9 feet tall. The vehicle is powered with 4 engines that drive each of
the wheels.
What age are the cars in the collection?
We have two French cars built in 1924. The Citroën 5 CV “Trefle” has a torpedo
style body with three seats in a cloverleaf formation. The Sima-Violet is a 500cc
cyclecar with a plywood body.
The latest model is a 2003 Smart Car by Mercedes. The micro compact car is 8
feet long and 5 feet wide. The Smart Car is extremely popular in Europe as it can
squeeze into the tiniest of parking spaces and gets more than 60 miles per gallon
of gas.
What is the weirdest car at the Museum?
Weird?!?! We like the word “unique”. I would say the Helicron. This one-of-akind
vehicle was constructed in 1932 in France and has a wooden body.
What makes it unique are the four foot propeller and wooden guard on the front
of the vehicle. The engine drives the propeller which pulls the vehicle down the
road! Yes, it carries a Tennessee license plate and has been driven. We like
cars that make people smile.
What is the fastest car?
The 1975 Maserati Bora. It goes 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and the top speed is 165.
The Caterham Blackbird may go 0-60 faster (4 seconds), but it doesn’t have as
high a top speed (130).
Does Lane Motor Museum really have cars from A to Z?
Okay, here we go: Amphicar, Berkeley, Citroën, DKW, Fiat, Georges Irat, Honda,
Ifa, Jensen, Kawasaki, Lotus, MG, NSU, OTAS, Porsche, Renault, Scootacar,
Tatra, Ultra Van, Voisin, Weidner, Xtreme Motor Co., Yamaha, and Zündapp.
Well, you caught us. We are missing E and Q, but we are working on those.
How many cars are in the collection?
Over 300 vehicles are in the collection. Lane Motor Museum rotates its collection
on a regular basis to keep the exhibit floor fresh for returning guests.
Do they all run?
On a good day. Seriously, I would say 90% of our collection runs. A few cars are
going through major restoration. There is always maintenance to be done on a
collection this large – a brake job here, an electrical problem there. The vehicles
receive annual tune ups and oil changes.
Is there anything you want for the collection that you don’t already have?
Of course, we would like a Leyat saloon. This car has a huge airplane propeller
at the front to propel it. Lane Motor Museum is interested in any propeller
powered car. Also add to our list a Mathis 333 – a 3 wheel, 3 seat vehicle.
Lane Motor Museum is looking for your help! If you are interested in supporting the Museum as a volunteer while also having fun – we are looking for you! As a volunteer, you would need to be available one to two days each month on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon. Volunteer shifts will be for 3-4 hours per shift.
Responsibilities will include:
- Information support for guests
- Available to give tours (Saturdays and Sundays)
- Air-up tires
- Assisting with dusting vehicles and general cleanliness of the Museum
- During slower Museum hours – you would be welcome to read magazines and books from the Museum library.
Museum volunteers will have an information booth located on the Museum floor and chairs will be provided. All volunteers will receive an initial 3 month Museum membership. You must continue to support the Museum at least one day per month in order for the membership to continue on a monthly basis. Memberships include free admission for you and a guest, Museum newsletter, and a 10% discount in the gift shop. If you are currently a Museum member and would like to volunteer, we will extend your membership for free as long as you are an active volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call Vicki Garrison at (615) 742-7445 for more information.
Become a Member of Lane Motor Museum
Your membership helps share in our mission of collecting and preserving automotive history for future generations.
Membership entitles you to:
- Unlimited free admission to Lane Motor Museum for member and one guest for one full year
- Subscription to the Lane Motor Museum quarterly newsletter for one full year
- 10% discount in the Lane Motor Museum gift shop
Annual membership dues are $50.
Click here to download a printable membership application form.
For more information call:
(615) 742-7445
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