Who we are
Durant enthusiasts building a museum
The Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation Inc. was founded by eleven Durant enthusiasts who wanted to establish a brick-and-mortar museum to celebrate the rich history of William C. Durant and his automobiles.
Our mission
A museum of the highest quality
Our passion drives us to establish a museum of the highest quality to showcase the life of William C. Durant, from his beginning in the carriage business in Flint, through his acquisition and management of Buick, on to his creation of General Motors. Included is his creation of Chevrolet, later bringing it into the family of General Motors, and finally the formation of Durant Motors, Inc. after he struck out on his own from managing General Motors.
We the officers and board of directors believe in connecting people with the past, inspiring future generations to learn about William C. Durant, his history and life, as well as the automobile companies he touched.
What the museum will include
Cars, exhibits and the stories behind them
The museum will include automobiles, interactive exhibits, photographs, factory items and advertising associated with Durant Motors, such as Durant, Star, Flint, Rugby, and Locomobile, and the story of the French Mathis car that Durant planned to build in Lansing.
Showcased in the museum will be stories and vehicles of other automobile companies too, which were spinoffs of Durant Motors after it ended production in the United States in 1931. Cars such as DeVaux, Frontenac and Continental will be shown along with their histories and their ties to Durant.
Currently there is not a museum that sufficiently celebrates Durant’s contribution to the automobile industry. Help us make this dream to build one a reality!
Let’s build one to honor a very important person and part of early American automotive history. Join us in preserving this legacy and fueling your love for early American automobile history.