VOLO — Volo Auto Museum executives say they are well known for collecting and exhibiting Hollywood cars and that when it comes to curating cars, though, the appeal is mutual. “Hollywood seeks us out, too,” said Brian Grams, director of the museum at 27582 Volo Village Road, where famous TV and movie cars are among the venue’s many attractions. In fact, one of the museum’s most recognizable Hollywood cars soon will return with significantly souped-up star power. On loan to Stephen King himself is the museum’s red 1958 Plymouth Fury, bet...

The Volo Auto Museum attracts 250,000 visitors a year. The population of Volo in 2013 was 3,634. If you build it, they will come” is a line immortalized in “Field of Dreams.” That was a fantasy. The Volo Auto Museum is a real slice of heaven located about two hours from Chicago, proving that when it comes to one-of-a-kind attractions, accessibility is way overrated. The name is a misnomer. The auto museum is much more than a museum and displays much more than cars. It comprises an antiques mall featuring 500 dealers. There is an impressi...

VOLO – When the Grams family ran across a robotic pirate show on eBay, the Volo Auto Museum founders had no idea the odyssey that lay ahead. They just knew their visitors would love it, and they had to have it.   For $3,500, museum Director Brian Grams bought the item – a former amusement park amenity that features life-size animatronic pirates, a piano and a talking, squawking parrot all on an elevated, red velvet-curtain-enveloped stage. “We went and picked it up in Indiana. As it turned out, making it functional was not as inexpens...

VOLO – Participants in an upcoming charity walk not only will benefit a great cause, but also will enjoy a first-ever after-hours glimpse of an area landmark.   Costumers With a Cause is hosting a Night at the Museum at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Costumers are donating their time, and museum officials are providing the setting free of charge, so every penny raised goes to the charity. At least 44 superheroes, comic book characters, princesses a...

Illinois’ Volo Auto Museum has a new addition to its “Cars of the Rich and Famous,” collection. It's none other than Elvis Presley's custom pink Cadillac — a vehicle that many believed to have disappeared into a private collection forever. What Is the Elvis Presley Cadillac Station Wagon? Back when the King was playing gigs for millions of screaming fans, Elvis Presley placed a custom order with one of his favorite automakers, Cadillac. The King had somewhat of an odd request. He wanted Cadillac to produce a station wagon, which was some...