About Merrick Auto Museum
The Merrick Auto Museum was incorporated in 1992 by Jim and Richard Merrick. The Merrick’s were avid automobile enthusiasts with a passion for both the hobby and history of the industry.
They started the collection with 11 fully restored antique automobiles. Over the years they grew the collection to include 100+ automobiles, with a full research library, and automobile memorabilia.
In 2019 the car collection and memorabilia were sold at RM Sotheby’s Auction.
Today the Merrick Auto Museum holds the world’s largest collection of automobile literature, ranging from the 1800’s to present day.
In 2020 the museum purchased Walter Millers literature collection in its entirety, growing the museums library to include a wide range of present-day literature.
Research services
The Merrick Auto Museum library contains a large collection of automotive research material including sales literature, owner’s manuals, illustrated parts books, automobile magazines, and other promotional information.
Our library staff can perform research for restorers and enthusiasts with photocopies and/or reports provided. Fees for this service are $15 per hour (min. 1 hr.). Photocopies will be charged at $0.35 per 8-12”x11 page. We accept Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.
Museum Hours
The Merrick Auto Museum Library is currently only open to the public by appointment only. Group tours are available weekends by special arrangement. The Auto Museum is open for Monday through Friday from 8AM – 5PM.
