Love Cars? New Tennessee Museum Lets Visitors See Classic Muscle Cars and Motorcycles Dating Back to 1911
If you love classic cars, a new museum in Tennessee has hundreds to check out. Clarksville Throttle opens in Clarksville on Oct. 3 with classic cars, vintage motorcycles and plenty of old memorabilia.
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development recently included the museum on its list of new attractions opening this fall. The collection includes classic American muscle cars and motorcycles dating back more than 100 years.
General Manager David Gordon told NewsChannel 5 that the museum has between 300 and 400 cars and motorcycles inside. Owner Billy Rae spent years collecting the vehicles before deciding to open them to the public.
Clarksville Throttle also has a dealership and an antique store filled with things like old signs, oil cans, and toy cars.
Some of the Motorcycles Date Back to 1911
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According to Clarksville Throttle, some of the oldest motorcycles include a 1911 Singer, a 1912 Harley-Davidson and a 1916 Flying Merkel.
The museum also has classic vehicles from Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet. NewsChannel 5 got a look inside before opening day and spotted a 1969 Chevrolet C10 custom pickup, a 1963 Chevrolet Nova II and a California Boss Hoss motorcycle with a V8 engine.
You Can Buy Some of the Cars Too
Clarksville Throttle also operates as a dealership, so some of the cars and motorcycles are for sale. Its current inventory includes everything from classic Chevrolet models to newer motorcycles.
Many of the vehicles are still operational. The museum will also have a children’s area, and kids will be able to climb inside some of the vehicles.
Clarksville Throttle Opens Oct. 3
Clarksville Throttle is located at 181 Stone Container Drive in Clarksville. The museum officially opens to the general public on Oct. 3.
As of the latest local report, the team was still finalizing regular hours and museum admission prices, so visitors may want to check the Clarksville Throttle website before heading over.
