Dream Cars & Drive-In Nights: Inside the Gilmore Car Museum’s 60th Anniversary Season (04-19-26)

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Phil Tower interviews Nick LaCasse about the Gilmore Car Museum's 60th anniversary and its new exhibit showcasing automotive design.

In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Nick LaCasse, Executive Director of the Gilmore Car Museum. From classic cruisers to futuristic dream cars, the story of the automobile is as much about design and imagination as it is about engineering—and this season, that story is on full display in West Michigan. Nick LaCasse, Executive Director of the Gilmore Car Museum, gives Phil a close-up look at what’s ahead for one of the premier automotive destinations in North America. As the Gilmore celebrates its 60th anniversary, Nick shares details on the museum’s exciting new year-long exhibit, Defined by Design, which explores more than a century of automotive innovation. At the heart of the exhibit is a rare and remarkable showcase of GM Motorama “Dream Cars” from the 1950s and ’60s—visionary concept vehicles that helped shape the future of automotive design. The conversation also highlights a full calendar of upcoming events—from classic car cruise-ins and collector showcases to unique experiences like Corks & Crafts and the Vintage Boat & Travel Trailer Rally—all set across the Gilmore’s expansive 90-acre historic campus. With more than 400 vehicles on display and a deep…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Tower

Guest: Nick LaCasse

Topics covered

• vintage automobiles
• automotive museums
• Michigan tourism destinations
• automotive design
• automotive history

Keywords

• Gilmore Car Museum
• automotive innovation
• classic cars
• dream cars
• car events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gilmore Car Museum

Places: West Michigan

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