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Floyd Garrett
We lost Floyd today. I’ve known him since childhood and I’ll miss him greatly.
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1962 Biscayne O-21669 MKIV/M-22 1962 Bel Air Sport Coupe 409/1,000 |
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Was just on the fb page and they closed the museum....
It is with mixed emotions that we inform you that as of October 31st, 2021, Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum will close permanently. It has been 25 years ago that Floyd had the vision of having a first class American Muscle Car Museum. That dream of his has been fulfilled. He would like to thank each of you for your patronage throughout these years and will always be thankful for the friendships he’s acquired. To all of the museum’s followers, thank you for your kind words of encouragement via Facebook. Best wishes to all and may God bless each of you. Thank you, Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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So sorry we lost Floyd. He was a real gentleman. I remember he had a car at MCACN at the same time a certain Hemi Cuda convert. was displayed and the owner was pitching a fit because his car up front was not displayed to his satisfaction. Floyd took his own car down off of his display pedestals and had us put the Cuda up on them to make the owner happy. My preference was to show the owner the door but Floyd was just plain calm class. Miss you Floyd.
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So sad to hear this, he was a pioneer collector.
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, under resto. 68 Charger R/T, Bullitt Replica 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth www.vancouverclassiccars.com |
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From the old Super Chevy Sunday days - Indy. He sure knew how to make a hotel entrance!
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1962 Biscayne O-21669 MKIV/M-22 1962 Bel Air Sport Coupe 409/1,000 |
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When I was growing up I didn't even know that you could have collections like he had.
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'63 LeMans Convertible '63 Grand Prix '65 GTO - original, unrestored, Dad was original owner, 5000 mile Royal Pontiac factory racer '74 Chevelle - original owner, 9.85 @ 136 mph best |
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That was the year I first met him. We had the only 68 SS427 Z24 at the Super Chevy show and his driver showed up with his 69 and 67 Z24 cars. I am thinking this was 1983? I was looking over the 67 Impala and realized I had restored the engine compartment in that very car around 1981 when the car had 25,000 miles on it. Floyd removed the vinyl top from the car after that. Class guy for sure.
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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I remember his cars in Musclecar Review when I was a kid. Always said I was going to get to see his museum in Sevierville someday, but it still hasn't happened
I was lucky enough to meet him at MCACN one year, what a loss. Just a a great hobbyist who loved sharing his knowledge and his cars with everyone.
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