Donate Vehicles

Why Donate a Car?

Donating a car to the Museum will enhance the collections and programming.

  • Your donation is tax deductible.

  • You receive four free docent tours for a year and public recognition on the display panel, website, and social media.

  • The Museum cannot accept boats or motorcycles.

  • You help our mission to educate present and future generations about the Packard Motor Car Company, its products, and philosophies.

What Cars are Accepted

  • The legal owner must have a clear title with no liens and the vehicle is in good condition.

  • The car must be donated to America’s Packard Museum with no conditions.

  • Non-Packard vehicles are sold to raise funds for collections and programming.

  • Packards are accepted if they fit the collection scope.

  • The Museum cannot buy cars.

  • By IRS rules, the Museum cannot provide a value of the car for donation, nor can we provide the name of an assessor.

If you have a vehicle you want to donate, please send a detailed description, with photos if possible, to info@americaspackardmuseum.org. After careful consideration, staff will direct you for further action. The entire team at America’s Packard Museum thanks you for thinking of us!

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