Remembering Ben Jones: Two Historic General Lees Preserve The Dukes of Hazzard Legacy at Volo Museum
Remembering Ben Jones: Two Historic General Lees Preserve The Dukes of Hazzard Legacy at Volo Museum Volo Museum joins The Dukes of Hazzard family and fans around the world in mourning the passing of Ben Jones, who died on August 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Best known as Cooter Davenport, the loyal mechanic […]
Win Tickets to the Volo Museum Movie World Premiere
Win Your Way Into the World Premiere of “Not What We Planned: The Volo Museum Story” For more than six decades, the Volo Museum has been a place where history, automobiles, pop culture, family, and imagination come together. Now, for the first time, the remarkable story behind it all is coming to the big screen. […]
We Solved the Energy Crisis… Sort Of.
Did Brian and Jim actually create a solution for rising fuel costs? Keep reading to find out… Every time gas prices climb, people start looking for alternatives. Some drivers begin researching electric vehicles. Others wonder if it’s finally time to invest in a hybrid, while a few ambitious people convince themselves they’re going to ride […]
Rock-afire History Comes Alive: The Rock-afire Extravaganza at Volo Museum
June 6, 2026 will be remembered as one of the most important days in animatronic entertainment & Rock-afire Explosion history. From the moment the gates opened, it was clear this was more than a typical museum event. Fans lined the barriers hours before showtime. Families, longtime collectors, former ShowBiz Pizza enthusiasts, YouTubers, content creators, and […]
Fast & Furious 7 Car Guide: The Wildest, Most Insane Vehicles in the Film
Furious 7 Cars: Guide to Every Iconic Vehicle in Furious 7 (2015) Furious 7, originally released on April 3, 2015, isn’t just another high-octane action film—it’s a full-blown showcase of automotive excellence. As one of the most memorable entries in the Fast & Furious franchise, the movie blends emotional storytelling with some of the most […]
The Coolest Kids’ Cars from Movies, TV, and Pop Culture
Some of the most iconic moments in kids’ movies and shows aren’t just about the heroes or villains—they’re about the vehicles that helped define them. From cartoon chaos to superhero tech, these rides became characters of their own, instantly recognizable and deeply tied to the stories they came from. Take the Cat in the Hat car, […]
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Celebrating 65 Years With a Dream Come True
2025 marked the 65th anniversary of The Volo Museum, and we knew we had to celebrate in a way that truly honored our love for classic cars—and the people who love them just as much as we do. So we did something extra special. We gave away a 1960 Buick LeSabre – Movie Car! Not […]
The Holy Grail of the General Lee: Car Number Six
Hi, I’m Brian Grams, museum director for Volo Museum, and today I want to share the remarkable story behind one of the most significant cars in our collection and in television history: the General Lee from the iconic TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. Over 41 years later, the car still has a massive fan base. […]
Guide to Elvis’s Car Collection
Known for transforming the music landscape in the ‘50s, ’60s and ’70s, Elvis Presley was a once-in-a-lifetime star. With songs like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis made waves when he burst onto the scene in the early 1950s, shimmying and hip-swinging like no one had before. While he […]