McCandless Collection, Burlington

About McCandless Collection

The McCandless Collection is a museum in Burlington dedicated to preserving classic cars and automotive history. Visitors walk through exhibits featuring vehicles from the Forward Look Era, spanning 1955 to 1961, when distinctive automotive design and racing innovation defined the period. The museum displays cars alongside vintage automotive memorabilia from that era, including detailed examples like a 1970 HEMI V8 Challenger R/T that was converted into a full-race machine for NHRA Super Stock competition. The collection showcases the engineering and performance capabilities of classic Mopar vehicles, documenting the stories of the drivers and racing heritage behind them. All items are properly preserved and displayed for viewing. The museum suits automotive enthusiasts and history buffs interested in American car culture, engineering, and racing heritage. A visit involves a walk-through of the preserved vehicles and memorabilia that tell the story of classic American automotive design and performance.