Towards the end of June, my husband and I, along with friends, had the opportunity to visit a fascinating establishment named the Vehicle Vault. This contemporary and chic museum showcases a collection of rare and one-of-a-kind automobiles from various countries. The Vehicle Vault is situated at 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway in Parker, Colorado.
As stated on their website:
"The Gallery Collection features permanent and rotating exhibits of cars from every decade since the turn of the 20th Century. These automobiles aren’t simply old and rare, but offer historical significance, are often numbered and unique in their low mileage condition, feature original equipment or have been restored using only the best practices. Great care is taken to find only the most worthy cars for our permanent collection."
We had a tour guide who told us cool stories about the car owners and fun facts about each car as he accompanied our group around the large warehouse facility.
Visiting the Vehicle vault was a walk back in automotive history!
Click on all the following photos to enlarge each grouping and read the informational placards that were in front of each car...
The collection spans from 1906 to the modern era
The Vehicle Vault can also be rented as an event center venue for corporate or private social events.
I asked my husband to pick out a car he'd most enjoy driving and this Italian Fiat 500 -- nicknamed the "Topolino" (Little Mouse) was his pick! Of all the cars I showed what would be the car that you'd like to take for a drive?
My husband and I are really not car enthusiasts. If it runs well, is mid-price, has dependable safety features, and drives well in the Colorado snow then that's the car for us, but we really enjoyed seeing the collection of cars at the Vehicle Vault and learning about their history.
For Skywatch Friday:
Parker, Colorado is a bustling area in Douglas County, situated just 20 miles from Denver. Despite its high population, many parts of Parker still maintain a serene and spacious prairie atmosphere, as showcased in this beautiful photo I captured on the way back home.
You can also find me on
Mosaic Monday, Blue Monday, Through My Lens Monday, Hearth, and Soul Link Party, You Are the Star Blog Hop, Inspire Me Monday, Nature Notes, Home Matters Linky Party, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Good Random Fun, Happiness Is Homemade, Ruby Tuesday, Tuesdays With A Twist, Wordless Wednesday on a Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday, Wednesday My Corner of the World, Wonderful Wednesday, Little Things Thursday, Thursday Encouraging Hearts and Home, Thursday Favorite Things, Skywatch Friday, Friendship Fridays, Pink Saturday, Saturday Sparks, Saturday Critters, Sunday on Silverado
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful tour and exhibit, the cars are all beautiful.
Take care, have a great day and happy week!
My Dad would have loved to visit such a place. He loved to work on cars in his younger days. Always excited to see the latest releases in the 50s and 60s. Back when each maker had their distinct look. Thank you for sharing the lovely autos.
ReplyDeleteMy pick would be any of the convertibles, especially the 1965 Lincoln. Always enjoyed the convertibles.
I'd like to take the Bentley for a spin! So many great cars. I'm with you, give me a car that is reliable, quiet and comfortable and I'm happy.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting place with so many antique vehicles. I spotted the 55 Desoto that I learned to drive in and the Karmann Ghia that my husband drove when we dated. Fun to see all these oldies, Pat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab place interesting too thanks for taking us around with you :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a vaulttastic week 👍
This spot looks like it would be such fun! We have an Oldsmobile museum in our town but it would be fun to see the cars from other makers in early generations. Great photo ops, too. I love your pix!
ReplyDeleteVery cool collection #ThruMyLens
ReplyDeleteSo many beautyful cars
ReplyDeleteI could spend hours and hours looking at these cars! So glad you shared your photos at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/08/on-road.html
ReplyDeleteNice cars find, Millie. I would like to visit it if I ever get to Denver again. I have a great-nephew and family who live there. My sister and Hub aren't able to go there, age and health. I would choose a known brand car in the 30's to 80's. I have two old Mustangs, a 1974 and a 1998, just turned a Texas Classic at 25 years old. It is a black GT Convertible, the 74 is a Ghia model, green with a white vinyl sunroof'd top. Both are in good condition, original. Mom's '74 has 67K miles and has never been driven in snow or mud, always been garaged. I am the only one in the family who wants it.
ReplyDeleteSearch my blog for "Mustang" and you will see it and read of them.
..
I am from the Denver area, too, and I have been wanting to visit here! What a great travelogue. :) It looks like such a fun place. Those cars are really amazing! I had no idea REO Speedwagon was anything but an 80s band. ha How interesting! Visiting from Happiness is Homemade.
ReplyDeleteThose vintage cars are something else all right.
ReplyDeleteFascinating!
ReplyDeleteOh I love old cars..Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cool place. Very cool. I would love to visit there.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing collection of cars.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Wow... a friend collect old things like musicboxes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Thank you again for sharing, dear blogfriend and being part of
MosaicMonday
Wish you a wonderful weekend, hugs by Heidrun
Love the vintage cars.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool collection!
Happy Thursday, Pat
Wow, what beautiful antiques, I can imagine the value in that Vehicle Vault. Thanks for sharing at the #SSPS Linky visiting from #7, 8 & 9 ~ Julie Syl
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly event and feast for any car enthusiast.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your various links with us at #274 SSPS Linky. Hope to see you again next week.
My husband and oldest son would love this place. They have dragged us to so many car museums through the years.
ReplyDeletenice
ReplyDelete