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Rev Up Your February at Graffiti USA’s Star-Powered Exhibit!

Nostalgia roars to life this winter as Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum shifts into high gear with an extraordinary tribute to cinematic history. Car enthusiasts and movie buffs can cruise into a free exhibition showcasing perfect recreations of two show-stopping stars from “American Graffiti”—the legendary 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe driven by Paul Le Mat as John Milner and the scene-stealing 1955 Black Chevrolet piloted by Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa.

Also on view now, a new permanent exhibit at Graffiti USA showcases the power of community collaboration. Through the dedicated efforts of local partners and volunteers, the museum has re-created a stunning display featuring a beautifully restored Texaco sign. Dave Kamrar donated the original six large “TEXACO” letters, while Graffiti USA Founding Board Member John Sanders and Advisor Scott Denney carefully restored the vintage piece—removing old neon tubes, cleaning, and buffing the sign. Sign Designs voluntarily contributed their craftsmanship by creating custom bevels for the letters, and Matt Paine from Collins Electrical Co. designed a state-of-the-art LED lighting system. The result is a shining testament to both automotive heritage and community giving.

In a drive to give back to the community, the museum continues to offer free admission to all visitors, with special kids’ activity pages available all month to spark enthusiasm among future drivers throughout February.

Accelerating Dreams: 2025 Community Match Challenge Launches!

Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum launches its first fundraising campaign of 2025! Thanks to the generous support of Beard Land Development and Pat & Allan Ramsay, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $75,000. This means your $50 donation doubles to $100, and $500 becomes $1,000.

The money will help build the Museum’s new Welcome Center. “This is a great chance for our supporters to make twice the difference and help build a fantastic entrance area for our visitors,” says Cecil Russell, the Museum’s Executive Director.

Want to be part of history? Anyone who donates more than $1,000 will have their name permanently displayed in the Museum when the project is finished.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—experience Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum every Friday (3 PM–7 PM) and Saturday (9 AM–1 PM) throughout February. This is one pit stop you won’t want to miss!