Tonight at 6:00: Robert Jacob on Jean Lafitte, 6:00 PM. Call 727-953-8356 to register
Welcome
The Collection on Palmetto
Museum of antique automobiles and
farm and field power.
Beauty, industry, and innovation realized.
About The Collection on Palmetto
Our Collection
At the Collection on Palmetto, we trace the evolution of the automobile from its inception. With a focus on American cars from the Brass Era, our succinct, chronological display illustrates the development of technologies, designs, and methods of production at the turn of the century in our country.
Expertly curated by our founders, the collection represents the fine workmanship, ingenuity, and fierce competition that was present among iconic American automobile manufacturers, as well as their lesser-known counterparts.
The social history of the automobile is revealed through large-scale print advertising reproductions, carefully selected artifacts, fashion, and literary material. An updated audio tour provides additional information about each and every automobile, with period-correct music selections and personal narratives told in the voices of our museum's founders, their friends and family, and board members.
The Collection on Palmetto is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to increase the awareness and understanding on the part of adults and children, of the amazing progress in factory power, field power, and automotive transportation, which occurred during the early part of the 20th century.
DISCOVER THE AUTOMOBILES OF THE COLLECTION ON PALMETTO
1886 Benz Motorwagen, first modern car
1901 Curved Dash Olds, first mass-produced automobile
1902 Locomobile, early steam car
1904 Cadillac, early one-cylinder automobile
1904 Pope-Waverley, early electric
1906 Winton Model K, exemplary Brass touring car
1906 White steam car, on-demand steam
1907 Northern, horizontally-opposed engine
1908 Locomobile Model E, four speed transmission with chain drive
1908 Schacht high wheeler, Cincinnati, Ohio
1910 Stanley Model 70 steam car, "Little Green"
1910 Stanley Model 85, seven-passenger touring car
1911 White GE-75, quality touring car with newly developed shaft drive to rear end
1913 Stanley Model 64, fan favorite
1912 Model 73, freshly restored Stanley
1913 Cole Roadster, six-cylinder engine with dual ignition and electric lighting
1913 Pierce Arrow, high-end touring car
1914 Ford Model T, assembly line car with extremely high production numbers
1914 FIAT Tipo 55, historically important FIAT made in Poughkeepsie, NY.
1915 Peerless, one of the "Three Ps of American Motordom"
1915 Stanley Mountain Wagon, twelve-passenger steasm vehicle
1917 Dodge, steel body touring car and photo op car
1925 Stanley SV, condensing steam car
1927 Pierce Arrow Model 36, "Cupid"
1952 Allard J2X, British race car
1954 Jaguar XK120, six-cylinder, twin overhead cam sport car
1969 Jaguar XKE, naturally aspirated
2014 Lamborghini Aventador, 218 mph supercar
THE COLLECTION ON PALMETTO
Our Collection
Observe the beauty and power of early twentieth century automotive design and engineering. From the fist modern car, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, to the 1952 Allard J2X, the British car with an American engine, we've got unique cars here. But vintage automobiles are just the beginning. Experience live steam and discover how our country steered bravely toward industry on the wheels of innovation.
Our Programs
Teachers, drive into a world of hands-on excitement with one of our education programs. Your students can build an electric circuit, race a solar-powered car, participate in an assembly line or ride on a 1/8th scale steam train. Programs meet Florida Standards in Science and Social Studies.
Our Mission
It is the mission of The Collection on Palmetto Foundation to increase understanding about the amazing progress made in engineering in factory and field power, along with automotive transportation, which occurred during the early 20th century.
Our Saturday Speaker Series Resumes this spring
Robert Jacob
Jean Laffite
Master Pirate & Master Spy
The pirate fun continues long after Gasparilla ends! Visit the museum Saturday, March 21st at 6:00 pm for a pirate-themed presentation by pirate interpreter Robert Jacob!
Jean Laffite is perhaps among the most famous pirates of all time. Starting as a French privateer, he became the master pirate of N
Jean Laffite
Master Pirate & Master Spy
The pirate fun continues long after Gasparilla ends! Visit the museum Saturday, March 21st at 6:00 pm for a pirate-themed presentation by pirate interpreter Robert Jacob!
Jean Laffite is perhaps among the most famous pirates of all time. Starting as a French privateer, he became the master pirate of New Orleans.
From there, he established a new base on Galveston and assisted the Mexican Revolution against Spain, all the while serving as a spy for the Spanish. Learn the stunning truth about America’s most famous pirate. Suggested donation: $10.