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Ferrari — Torque Motor Suites will be located at the intersection of Barber Motorsports Parkway + Innovation Way in Leeds. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Birmingham is well-known for its rich history and impressive restaurant scene, but did you know there’s also a thriving community of car collectors here in The Magic City?

We attended a recent Birmingham-area car show to find out more about this unique local community. Plus, we got a sneak peek at an exciting new addition opening near Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds next year.

Meet the “MOB” in Birmingham

MOB POSING Birmingham's car collector community is revving up for an exciting new project in 2025 — Car culture can be a family affair. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Hosted by MOB INC., or “Motorists of Birmingham in Nice Cars”, the most recent car show at Inverness Parkway featured dozens of vintage, high-end and rare vehicles.

It’s not just about showing off their luxury rides–for these car owners, it’s a celebration of history, culture and a passion for automotives.

Inside Alabama’s hidden collector community

car owner at car show — Check out some of Birmingham’s vintage + luxury cars. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

mob car show — Check out some of Birmingham’s vintage + luxury cars. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Did you ever hear the story about the man in Warrior, Alabama, who quietly kept a million-dollar car collection in a barn?

Let me fill you in: way back in the 1960s, Alabama resident Earl Trammell began working on cars from his own garage. Over several decades, Trammell acquired an extensive collection of rare, hardly-used vehicles.

After he passed in 2022, at least 20 vehicles were discovered in Trammell’s backyard barn valuing roughly $1M—including a 1998 Indy Pace Car with only 23 miles on the odometer.

Exciting news for Alabama auto enthusiasts

MOB MERCEDES Birmingham's car collector community is revving up for an exciting new project in 2025 — What a country club is to golf devotees, Torque Motor Suites is to car enthusiasts. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

For collectors who are looking for something a little more upscale than a barn, Torque Motor Suites, coming soon in 2025, is providing car enthusiasts a fully-customizable way to store their vehicles.

Garages starts at 1200 sq. ft., with the option to join multiple units for additional square footage. Each condo has an 18’ minimum height, giving you room to install a mezzanine level or a lift for working on or stacking vehicles.

The best part? Every luxury suite at Torque Motor Suites is privately owned, giving you full creative freedom on layout, design and additional amenities, like:

First-floor bathroom + plumbing
Full bar area
Security system
Specialty lighting + flooring

Plus, you’ll be minutes away from Barber Motorsports Park, offering easy access to the track, museum and a variety of exciting events.

(Pssst… All new owners will also receive a free two-year membership to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.)

Check out available units + reserve yours.

Keep an eye out for Torque Motor Suites in 2025

MOB CROWD3 Birmingham's car collector community is revving up for an exciting new project in 2025 — Torque Motor Suites breaks ground in Leeds early 2025. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Torque Motor Suites is set to break ground at the intersection of Barber Motorsports Parkway and Innovation Way in early 2025, with plans to open by Summer 2025.

Check out a map of the future site of Torque Motor Suites: