Hello Simon! I am really sorry to hear I missed your return to Mt.Dora. I had met so many wonderful people, like you, from all parts of the World, thanks to TripAdvisor. Yes indeed, I totally retired now, 10 years past due, and am enjoying finally getting a chance to drive (often) some of these great old cars. Thankfully, I still have the memories of visiting your Great Country, as well as the others, and the antiques I brought back with my, now, ex-wife. After 20 years in Mt.Dora (including construction), I truly miss the Old Museum and all the wonderful times I spent there. I kept this listing active as I continue to sell-off the overflow items from the Museum (phone #'s listed). I sincerely wish you and yours "Happy Trails" and infinite Good Health ! Kindest Regards; Kerry Bogard

"MonsterMom" (jeanettey) This listing was left active as a courtesy to the folks who were trying to find us. Had you bothered to actually READ the Last 4 Reviews, they clearly note, after almost 20 years, it is indeed "Closed". Therefore, there was really no reason to post this negative,"1 Star " review... unless it was mean spirited in nature. The remaining Antiques and Automobilia are for sale ( by Appointment) to ANYONE interested. The hours are posted, and I am located just a few blocks from this address.

Thank YOU Anthony for your kind words! The Museum is still posted to sell -off the remaining displays and antiques. I 'retired' and was lucky enough to sell many of the cars and truckloads of my personal Automobilia (auto antiques) to other Museums and Private Collections. I Loved sharing a 40 yr. collection w/ folks from all over the World (thanks to TripAdvisor) but, "timing was perfect" , as 1 man bought 5 cars at once, and the building sold in 8 days. The remaining cars have been moved to another location (Classic Dreamcars) but, yes, the Museum is no longer open. Thanks to all, for the incredible success, and helping me live a Lifetime Dream for 20 years. Peace: Kerry Bogard, Owner-Curator ~ Mount Dora Museum of Speed

Thank YOU 'valliam13' for your kind words. I'm sorry to have missed you. I've been busy selling off the HUGE collection of my privately owned antiques and Automobilia so, feel free to come-by and add to your collection. Several Museums and multiple Collectors have taken a boatload home already but, I had Thousands of Items on display to choose from. There's no longer any admission fee so, as they would say on 'Price is Right',..."Come'on Down" and see me. Doors close by the end of August. Can't wait to RETIRE- Whoopeee! Once again, Thanks. Kerry Bogard, Curator and CEO, Mount Dora Museum of Speed

Thank you Mr. 'Northlake76' for your kind review. I enjoyed meeting you on your recent visit(s). Yes, It's a fact...I am finally closing the Museum after 30 great years (20 at this location). For the record :) I'm not 'going out of business' as some have queried. What finally motivated me was 10 of my best Classic Cars had offers "I couldn't refuse'' in a short amount of time, coupled with the State of FL building a new super highway direct to Mount Dora, ... it was the perfect time to market it. The 'capper' was the last negative reviews in which a handful of folks acted so "entitled", especially without even crossing my door step ! I never promised 'The Mouse' it was really a solo effort. LOL .... it WAS a Labor of Love. I've TRULY enjoyed the wonderful people I've met, literally, from all over the World. This great web site was responsible for incredible results, reaching so many from all across the Globe. I was always impressed the effort TripAdvisor goes to post 'real reviews'. So, despite a record gate, especially the last several years, I decided to close and finally retire by Sept.1. The Classic Car store will continue at a different location while I ratchet back my efforts. Thanks again for your review. Kerry Bogard, Pres.& Curator, Mt. Dora Museum of Speed.

Thank you so much for your kind response. I'm so sorry to have missed you and your Family. We all have 'bucket lists" we never seem to get too, LOL. I'm right there with you. Mine is the "Gilmore Museum". I will re-open soon, to sell off the huge collection of antiques/ automobilia and, will keep the Classic Car Store going a few more years, as I still have about 16 cars left. Once again, I am sorry to miss you. Kind Regards; Kerry Bogard (owner/Curator Mount Dora Museum of Speed)

Mrs "Liz....buhl " All I can say is "wow"!. You must be angry because you live, literally, minutes away from the Museum, in Sorrento, and must have driven past it for 20 years... NOW, you're mad because you waited till now to come in ?? I am sorry but, you have all your facts wrong: You drove-in the property, past a gate posted "closed" ( not to mention- I have been closed on Sundays since inception), you read the door sign which said " CLOSED Thanks for 19+ Great Years, I am Retiring", and then still called me to give me a ration... because you didn't get what you want?? Your claim that I said, " I should have closed at 55" is a complete fabrication???, and the "neon sign" in the lobby is a 4 ft. Midget Race Car, not a "OPEN" sign. I Am closed during the removal & organization of a bunch of the antiques from the ceiling & walls, road art and gas pumps to offer them for sale. Then, I'll re-open to sell whats left. I am sorry you were having a bad day. Life is filled with disappointments.

Forgive me "NanaAnne", I was on a ladder 26 ft.above the floor, balancing a heavy porcelain sign, when you called. You told me you were outside the gate and read the (2) signs posted there. Those signs stated we were temporarily closed (while I prepared to sell the antiques and balance of classic cars). and, Yes, as I also told you : TripAdvisor, and other websites, logically, Do Not Permit "temporary notification of closures or seasonal closures" to be posted. Sadly, I can't redraft their rules. Seems there are folks that refuse to take 'no' for an answer. I am sorry. The temporary closure is posted on social media, the phone machine, the gate and the front door. I will re-open once thousand's of Antiques, Automobilia, Gas Pumps, Neon and Road Art is removed from the ceiling , walls, floor displays and organized for sale. I am sorry you missed us.

Thank you 'Northlake76' for your glowing review. I can't tell you how much it's appreciated. Since it's not possible to post this message on the regular website, I will use this opportunity to announce: I AM CLOSING THE MUSEUM TO THE PUBLIC MAY 1, 2019 I have really enjoyed sharing my Automobilia & Rare Classic Cars with the Public for almost 19 years at this location (30 years total). The Car Dealership will continue operating in just a few weeks, after rebooting the inventory, but, ~RETIREMENT BECKONS~ ! Thanks to all for the "kind" remarks & heartfelt reviews over the years. I enjoyed making ALL of YOU happy! It was indeed a Reciprocal Romance few of us hope to achieve, and I couldn't have done it without your input. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the stellar business in the last 2 years! . Kerry Bogard, owner, curator & janitor.