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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY

keeping you up to date on what is going on IN THE ELLIOTT MUSEUMS GARAGE!

What is going on!

The Elliott Museum is a hub for car lovers!

From classic car collectors to curious visitors, the museum attracts a passionate community of automotive enthusiasts who truly appreciate the beauty, history, and craftsmanship of our collection. There’s always excitement in the air — and something new to discover for those who love all things on wheels!

Monthly Updates 2025

JULY - Featuring the 1930 Cadillac

A Classic Beauty That Defined an Era

Beat the summer heat and step into cool automotive history! For the month of July, the Elliott Museum proudly features a stunning 1930 Cadillac on display in our automotive gallery. This vintage gem is owned by local car enthusiast Jim Serra, who has generously allowed us to showcase his prized vehicle for all to admire.

The 1930 Cadillac is more than just a car—it’s a symbol of craftsmanship, luxury, and innovation from the dawn of the Great Depression. This model was part of Cadillac’s legendary Series 452 line, known for its introduction of the V-16 engine—an engineering marvel that represented the pinnacle of pre-war American automotive design.

This particular Cadillac, lovingly restored and maintained, features:

  • A classic red and black two-tone finish with elegant chrome trim

  • Period-correct whitewall tires and full woodgrain dashboard detailing

  • A powerful V-8 engine that was ahead of its time for performance and reliability

  • An interior that reflects the luxurious styling Cadillac became famous for—perfectly appointed with vintage gauges, leather seats, and signature trim

Whether you’re a gearhead, history buff, or just someone who appreciates beauty in motion, this Cadillac offers a glimpse into the golden age of automobiles. It’s a fantastic reason to visit the museum and spend time browsing our broader collection of classic and rare vehicles.

Do YOU Want to Be Featured?

Do you have a car that turns heads and tells a story? Want to see your pride and joy featured inside the Elliott Museum?

We’re now accepting applications for upcoming Monthly Featured Cars and would love to highlight more community-owned treasures! If you own a unique, rare, or historically interesting automobile and would like to be considered, contact Jim Ferrare at 305-878-7795.

Join us in celebrating automotive history one classic car at a time!

OUR MONTHLY EVENTS:

  • Cars N Coffee on the second Saturday of the month (7/12/25)
  • Garage tours every Thursday at 11 AM

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions and note, Events will be canceled for lightning or steady rain. Please call us before coming out to confirm at (772) 225-1961

Jim Ferrare

Car Curator

Historical Society of Martin County
Elliott Museum
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum

(772) 225.1961 Ext. 111
Jim’s EMAIL

JUNE - WANT TO SEE YOUR CAR IN THE SPOTLIGHT?

Starting this July, we’re kicking off a brand-new tradition at the Elliott Museum — every month, we’ll feature a vintage, classic, or unique car from passionate car enthusiasts and collectors like YOU!

We’re on the lookout for standout vehicles to showcase in our Monthly Featured Car display. Whether it’s a lovingly restored beauty, a rare model with a story, or a head-turner that captures attention, we want to hear from you!

You never know what might be on display next — and it could be YOURS.

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:

✔️ Share your love of cars
✔️ Celebrate automotive history
✔️ Have your vehicle admired by thousands of museum visitors

Interested? Call me Jim Ferrare at 305-878-7795 to learn how your car can be part of an upcoming feature.

Let’s keep the spirit of automotive history alive — one incredible car at a time.

OUR MONTHLY EVENTS:

  • Cars N Coffee on the second Saturday of the month (3/9/24)
  • Garage tours every Thursday at 11 AM

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions and note, Events will be canceled for lightning or steady rain. Please call us before coming out to confirm at (772) 225-1961

Jim Ferrare

Car Curator

Historical Society of Martin County
Elliott Museum
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum

(772) 225.1961 Ext. 111
Jim’s EMAIL

MAY - Enjoy cars & Coffee with mom!

From the desk of the Car Curator, Jim Ferrare

Car events for this month include:

  • Cars N Coffee on the second Saturday of the month (3/9/24)
  • Garage tours every Thursday at 11 AM

Tap this link to our Car Events Calendar for more details

Guests can take a cruise in one of our classic cars

(minimum donation required)

Use of the museum garage and tools.

You can bring your classic car or daily driver into our garage for simple repairs or maintenance ( appointments only, donation required)

Come and see our 1923 Nero-Car motorcycle. This motorcycle has many unique features.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions and note, Events will be canceled for lightning or steady rain. Please call us before coming out to confirm at (772) 225-1961

Jim Ferrare

Car Curator

Historical Society of Martin County
Elliott Museum
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum

(772) 225.1961 Ext. 111
Jim’s EMAIL

 

Who is Jim Farrare?

Introducing Our Car Curator

The Historical Society of Martin County introduces Jim Ferrare as its car curator of the Elliott Museum, one of two museums that the nonprofit organization oversees.

Ferrare’s responsibilities include managing the Elliott’s antique car collection of some 100 cars dating back to the early 1900s and utilizing the museum’s car assets to involve the community by participating in car shows and other car-related activities.

“This will allow us to bring membership and donors into the museum forefront, and to let the community know we have an excellent car collection and other activities so we can grow the museum and participate in community activities,” said Ferrare.

Ferrare has had a lifelong interest in cars and motorcycles and has volunteered as a docent at the Elliott Museum for over five years.

His interest in high performance cars has included driving them on the track, which evolved into a teaching job and teaching high performance driving at different race tracks and teaching at professional driving schools qualified by Motorsports Safety Foundation, level 1.

“I’ve always had an interest in cars … actually raced motorcycles when I was younger, but I moved away from that and started doing the tracks with cars, which is significantly safer,” said Ferrare.

His personal car collection features a 1966 Corvette Coupe, a 2018 McLaren, a 2020 McLaren 600 LT Spyder, and a 2017 Audi R8.

Ferrare’s career spans 35 years working for FPL at its Turkey Point Nuclear station where he served as an engineering supervisor for 25 years and a maintenance department head for five years. He also spent 10 years in the United States Navy on a nuclear submarine.

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Questions? Contact Car Curator, Jim Ferrare, at 772-225-1961, ext. 111 or email jferrare@elliottmuseumfl.org.