Lake County Journal

The museum even supplies cars to movie studios. In fact, the Duesenberg driven by Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Great Gatsby" was purchased from the Volo Auto Museum, as was a car used in the 2013 Superman movie "Man of Steel," portions of which were filmed in Chicago. Bringing in the Hollywood cars has definitely given the museums attendance a boost,... Grams said. Prior to that, our attendance here was men, no women or children," he said. "Now we see more families. Over the years the museum has expanded to feature other exhibits including snowmobiles, tractors, motorized cycles, boat and marine memorabilia, vintage arcade games and kiddie rides, Disney and Looney Tunes displays, a military museum and much more. Special events are held throughout the year. A Camaro show will be held July 23, with a Mustang show scheduled for Sept. 3. Haunted train tours are offered in the fall, as some believe the museum grounds are haunted by the spirit of a dead Civil War soldier whose family once owned the property. Any day now, the History Channel will begin filming at the Volo Auto Museum for a six-show series about car treasure hunting, to air in the fall or by the first of the year.Grams, who will star in the show, said hes been trying to market the museum for such a show for 10 years.Read More