Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Transport museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
Description
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum is a transport museum housed in a historic Hudson dealership building. The collections feature classic automobiles, vintage vehicles, and industrial artifacts that trace automobile development over time.
History
The building housed the last operating Hudson dealership, which closed in 1958 when Hudson merged with Nash Motors to form American Motors. This merger signaled the end of an independent Hudson era.
Culture
The museum honors Hudson vehicles and their role in the community's industrial past. The collection reflects a period when the city was known for automobile manufacturing and innovation.
Practical
The museum is easy to navigate on foot with distinct exhibition areas to explore. Visitors should allow plenty of time to view the vehicles and workshop facilities at their own pace.
Did you know?
An active restoration workshop operates within the building where specialists repair and maintain Hudson vehicles. The workshop serves collectors from across North America.
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