Enhance the Collections and Programming: Donate a Car

Why Donate a Car?

When you donate a car to the Museum you preserve history, enhance the collections, and improve and public programming. The collections become better because of your generosity.

  • Your donation is tax deductible.

  • You receive four free docent tours for a year and public recognition on the display panel, website, and social media.

  • The Museum cannot accept aircraft, bikes, boats, or motorcycles.

Dr. Glenn Hamilton donated this remarkable 1914 Model 4-48 Runabout. It has a 525 cu. in. Straight Six engine. 82 BHP @ 1720 rpm. 3-speed sliding gear transmission. Rear-only mechanical drum brakes. 125.5” wheelbase. $4,650 when new.

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What Cars are Accepted

  • The legal owner must have a clear title with no liens and the vehicle is in good condition.

  • The car must be donated to America’s Packard Museum with no conditions.

  • Non-Packard vehicles are sold to raise funds for collections and programming and they will not be added to the permanent collection.

  • Packards are accepted if they fit the collection scope.

  • Please note, America’s Packard Museum cannot buy cars.

  • By IRS rules, the Museum cannot provide a value of the car for donation, nor can we provide the name of an assessor.

How to Donate Vehicles

If you have a vehicle you want to donate, please send a detailed description, with photos if possible, to info@americaspackardmuseum.org. After careful consideration, staff will direct you for further action. The entire team at America’s Packard Museum thanks you for thinking of us!