The museum is housed in a building originally constructed in the 1920s to manufacture hand-loomed wool products.
The collection includes a 1913 American LaFrance fire truck.
It features a 1923 Ahrens-Fox fire engine, often considered the 'Rolls-Royce' of fire apparatus.
The facility is situated within the historic Grovewood Village, which was established by Edith Vanderbilt in 1917.
Many of the vehicles on display were collected by Harry Blomberg, the founder of the museum and a prominent Asheville businessman.
The Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum houses a private collection of vintage automobiles dating from the early 20th century. It is located on the historic Grovewood Village estate, formerly the site of Biltmore Industries. The collection features rare American-made vehicles, including several models manufactured during the Brass Era. Displays are preserved in a rustic, converted building that maintains the original industrial character of the estate. The museum highlights the evolution of early automotive technology through restored examples of luxury and utilitarian transport. It serves as a dedicated archive for local automotive history within the broader context of the Grovewood property.
The front grille area of the 1920s-era fire engines provides the most distinct photographic composition.
Combine your visit with a tour of the adjacent Biltmore Industries craft studios and galleries.
Walk the grounds of Grovewood Village to see the historic workshops and gardens.
Check the official website before visiting, as the museum occasionally closes for private events.
Do not assume the museum has the same operating hours as the nearby Omni Grove Park Inn; they are managed independently.
Open daily, but may be closed for private events; check the official website for current holiday closures.
Maintain a respectful distance from the vehicles; touching the antique paint or upholstery is prohibited.
