
The Car That Started It All: Our 1955 Buick Special Riviera
Every great collection has a beginning, and for the Midwest Dream Car Collection, that beginning was a beautiful 1955 Buick Special Riviera. Long before the museum opened its doors to

Every great collection has a beginning, and for the Midwest Dream Car Collection, that beginning was a beautiful 1955 Buick Special Riviera. Long before the museum opened its doors to

From Doug’s desk As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, it is worth reflecting on the many innovations that helped shape our nation. While automobiles have existed

THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF AUTOMOTIVE CRUISE CONTROL From Doug’s desk Few modern driving features feel as effortless as cruise control, yet its origins trace back to a surprisingly human frustration.
In 2026, one of America’s most legendary highways reaches a remarkable milestone. Route 66—affectionately known as the “Mother Road”—celebrates its 100th anniversary. For a full century, this ribbon of pavement

Saving the Stick Shift: Why Fewer Young Drivers Know Manual — And Why It Still Matters From Doug’s Desk If you’ve spent any time around car shows, cruise nights, or

By Doug Meloan, Curator In the early 20th century, winter could isolate rural communities for weeks at a time. Roads were rarely plowed yet mail still had to be delivered
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