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Midwest Dream Car Collection

A car museum showing classic, exotic and performance cars, from a 1937 LaSalle to a 1966 Mustang once owned by Cher.

3007 Anderson Ave · Manhattan, KS

About Midwest Dream Car Collection

This Manhattan museum displays classic, exotic and iconic cars, with featured vehicles such as a 1937 LaSalle, a 1966 Ford Mustang that belonged to Cher and a 2019 COPO Camaro. Informational placards sit at each car and a self-guided audio tour fills in the stories. Children are welcome and the gift shop sells light snacks. Grown-ups can also pour beer or wine at a self-serve tap wall.

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