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Lane Motor Museum's unique cars

Jeff Lane sits in his 1955 MG TF-1500, which was his first car and is now on display at the Lane Motor Museum.
Jeff Lane sits in his 1955 MG TF-1500, which was his first car and is now on display at the Lane Motor Museum.
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Jeff Lane started the Lane Motor Museum after his hobby of collecting cars ballooned and he found himself with 75 unique vehicles scattered around Nashville garages.
Jeff Lane started the Lane Motor Museum after his hobby of collecting cars ballooned and he found himself with 75 unique vehicles scattered around Nashville garages.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
A 1958 DKW Auto Union 1000, far left, a 1958 DKW Monza, center, and a 1962 Auto Union 1000SP are on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1958 DKW Auto Union 1000, far left, a 1958 DKW Monza, center, and a 1962 Auto Union 1000SP are on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
About 34,000 people from all over the world visit the Lane Motor Museum each year to check out the 170 vehicles displayed on the 42,200-square-foot exhibit floor at any given time.
About 34,000 people from all over the world visit the Lane Motor Museum each year to check out the 170 vehicles displayed on the 42,200-square-foot exhibit floor at any given time.
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A 1948 MG TC is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1948 MG TC is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
A 1958 DKW Monza is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1958 DKW Monza is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
A 1947 Tatra T-87 is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1947 Tatra T-87 is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
A 1919 Leyat Helico (replica) is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1919 Leyat Helico (replica) is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
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A 1964 Peel P-50 microcar replica is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
A 1964 Peel P-50 microcar replica is on display at the Lane Motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
The Gyro-X, which has been restored, is at Lane motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
The Gyro-X, which has been restored, is at Lane motor Museum on Jan. 23, 2018.
Alan Poizner / For The Tennessean
Steve Richardson, owner of the Shocar Auto Detail, works on the 1964 Citroen Bijou at the Lane Motor Museum.
Steve Richardson, owner of the Shocar Auto Detail, works on the 1964 Citroen Bijou at the Lane Motor Museum.
Jae S. Lee / The Tennessean
Jeff and Susan Lane sit in the 1957 BMW Isetta (300) at the Lane Motor Museum.
Jeff and Susan Lane sit in the 1957 BMW Isetta (300) at the Lane Motor Museum.
Jae S. Lee / The Tennessean
Most cars used to have hood ornaments, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one as elaborate as the one on this 1936 Voisin C28 in Jeff Lane's collection.
Most cars used to have hood ornaments, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one as elaborate as the one on this 1936 Voisin C28 in Jeff Lane's collection.
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A 1947 Tatra T-87 from Lane Motor Museum
A 1947 Tatra T-87 from Lane Motor Museum
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The 2001 Caterham Blackbird
The 2001 Caterham Blackbird
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The 1932 Helicron car
The 1932 Helicron car
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