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I Just Had My Mind Blown By A Car Museum In The Middle Of Nowhere Built By A Scrap
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Key Points:
- Okoboji Classic Cars, located in the small town of West Okoboji, Iowa, surprised visitors with its unique and immersive 1950s and 1960s-themed indoor mural and classic car collection, despite being in a rural area with a population under 400.
- The museum features a stunning 28,000-square-foot mural created by Jack Rees over 28 months, depicting a replica of nearby downtown Spencer and Arnolds Park, using 400 gallons of custom-mixed paint and intricate details like a drive-in theater and car hop service.
- The collection and mural were developed by Toby Shine and his wife Sylvia, with Toby dedicating significant time and resources to the project before his passing eight months ago; Sylvia continues to guide tours and share their passion for classic cars.
- Toby Shine was also a respected scrap-metal industry innovator and family business leader, known for his creativity and dedication, earning a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Scrap Metal Recycling Industries in 2015.
- The museum serves as a heartfelt tribute to local history and car culture, blending artistic craftsmanship with automotive nostalgia, making it a standout attraction in rural America.
