National Parts Depot (NPD) Car Collection

I recently had the opportunity and honor to view the fabulous car collection of National Parts Depot (NPD). We all know this company has a great collection of parts for most any collector car or truck out there. However, did you know they also have one of the best car collections you will ever see if you are into the muscle car era? They don’t have a big fancy museum and they don’t charge you to look but don’t let that distract you from the quality of the cars. Not only is this a very high quality collection it is very eclectic. You will find everything from pickup trucks to Lincoln Continentals. Heck, there is even a Ford Prototype included.
The one common thread that most of the cars in the NPD collection share is that most are extremely low miles. This 1969 Fairlane has less than 1,500 original miles!
How about the 100 Millionth Ford!
This one is not very interesting until you discover it is an all fiberglass, pre-production prototype.
The only door on the car that is rear is the driver’s door. Note how the back driver’s side door simply has a black band painted on to represent the door opening!
Interesting note on the windshield: “This car don”t exist was destroyed in 1984.”
This is a special Mercury Cougar that was used to promote “Cougar Awareness” back in the 80s. This was to help protect the four legged Cougars and not the more common two legged ones we hear about today! This car has autographs all over it from celebrities of the day.
Here are the signatures of Mary Tylor Moore and others from her hit TV Show of the day.
Cars are currently parked in the NPD warehouse with hardly enough room to walk between them.
Right next to the collection is a workshop for everyday maintenance of the collection. Many of the cars are driven regularly.
Where is the collection located, and what are the requirements to view the cars? Any admission charges?
Thank you.
National Parts Depot, 900 S.W. 38th Ave, Ocala, Fl 34474,~ Sales ~352-861-8700 ~ Toll-Free ~ 800-874-7595
There was no charge when I toured the facility in 2011.
Does NPD ever sell any of their cars?