Lane Motor Museum

Overview

Tucked into a former bakery warehouse in South Nashville, the Lane Motor Museum houses over 500 vehicles—the largest European car collection in the United States. Founded by collector Jeff Lane, the museum specializes in the quirky, the experimental, and the forgotten side roads of automotive history.

Highlights

• Microcars: Dozens of Messerschmitts, Isettas, and other postwar miniatures.
• Amphibious vehicles: Several cars that double as boats, including a working Amphicar.
• Vault tours: Guided basement tours reveal an additional 200+ cars not on public display.

History

Jeff Lane began collecting unusual cars in the 1990s. The museum opened in 2003 in a 132,000-square-foot former Sunbeam Bread bakery, choosing the industrial space for its practical floor loading and character.

Visitor Tips

• Vault tour: Book the underground tour in advance—it's the best part and costs only $5 extra.
• Closed Sunday and Monday.
• Duration: 1.5 hours.